Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)

Longfield Academy, Darlington, DL3 0HT

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  13 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - Up to 31st August 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPR1 to MPR6 (£31,650 to £43,607)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a passionate Teacher of English?

We are a good school and continually improving.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our English Department. You will be a creative, adaptable and dedicated specialist with high aspirations to enable you to deliver creative lessons to inspire pupils. In addition, you will have a demonstrable track record as an excellent classroom practitioner to ensure pupils meet or exceed expected progress.

For further information or to discuss the post please contact Mrs Angela Sweeten, Head Teacher on 01325 380815 or by e-mail to asweeten@longfield.nalp.org.uk

Information for applicants, including the job description and person specification for this role and an on-line application form, can be viewed at https://nalp.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies If you have any difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact Sam Recruit on 01924 907319 or the Schools HR Team on schoolshr@nalp.org.uk

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children.

Commitment to safeguarding

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give the Trust consent to check their status if they are registered with the Update Service.

An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with KCSIE. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern at interview.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher of English - JOPS, April 25.docx - 280 KB (opens in new tab)

About Longfield Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 793 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Longfield Academy website
• Email address: asweeten@longfield.nalp.org.uk
• Phone number: 01325380815
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/longfield-academy

Arranging a visit to Longfield Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email asweeten@longfield.nalp.org.uk.

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