Teacher of English

Morpeth Chantry Middle School, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1RQ

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2, Key stage 3
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: 1.0 fte - 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 - UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Empathise and understand the needs of students in accessing the curriculum - be able to support and challenge all students

Excellent organisational and personal management skills

An ability to work effectively as part of a team

An ability to develop good working relationships with students, parents, staff and directors

Effective time management and ability to make deadlines

Proficient ICT skills

Excellent standard of written and verbal communication

Good Literacy and Numeracy skills

What the school offers its staff

• A caring, nurturing, supportive, dedicated and hardworking team of individuals with a common vision and set of goals.

• Delightful children who are eager to learn and exceptionally well behaved.

• A strong school and Trust which is outward looking and forward thinking.

• A strong commitment to your continuing professional and leadership development.

• A challenging and exciting professional opportunity in a highly successful school.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Teacher of English Chantry Middle School Recruitment Pack .pdf - 1.26 MB (opens in new tab)

About Morpeth Chantry Middle School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 9 to 13
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 556 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 13
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: s.hall@nms.cheviotlt.co.uk
• Phone number: 01670 512874
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/morpeth-chantry-middle-school

Arranging a visit to Morpeth Chantry Middle School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.hall@nms.cheviotlt.co.uk.

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