Teacher of English

Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy, London, E9 7HD

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  6 May 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: 40 hours per week, 52.143 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Teachers main pay scale + Mossbourne allowance £1600 / UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful applicant will be passionate about teaching English and about developing students as curious learners who will become fluent in the technical complexities of English grammar, spelling and vocabulary. They will inspire students to appreciate the richness and diversity of our language and its history. They will be well organised and willing to go the ‘extra mile’. They will hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), have a proven track record of successful English teaching across different key stages and believe that all students can succeed in English language and literature.

Working for the Mossbourne Federation Academy means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners. Colleagues are warm, welcoming, and supportive of each other. As one of the country’s leading federations, staff expectations are high. The Mossbourne Federation engages with, and supports its workforce, thus creating an inspirational working environment which nurtures the development of personal and professional excellence.

What the school offers its staff

Federation staff are rewarded through the comprehensive package of benefits listed in our Federation Recruitment Brochure, including:

The Mossbourne Allowance (T&Cs apply)

Free lunches (T&Cs apply)

Tea, coffee and refreshments provided for staff throughout the week

Benenden health membership, to support health and wellbeing, fully paid by the Federation

Early finish on Friday – secondary academies

Free staff fitness classes

Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes

Discounts at local restaurants

Discounted gym membership with the ability to spread membership costs

Saturday and holiday paid programme

Special leave scheme

Staff appreciation awards and events

First rate professional development and career opportunities

Financial support for career development (T&Cs apply)

‘Introduction Bonus’ for current staff (T&Cs apply)

Remuneration for exam board marking (T&Cs apply)

Commitment to safeguarding

The Mossbourne Federation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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.

Federation-Employee-Experience-Brochure.pdf - 1.22 MB (opens in new tab)

Teacher of English JD - March 2025.pdf - 407 KB (opens in new tab)

Federation Recruitment Brochure (1).pdf - 2.12 MB (opens in new tab)

About Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 836 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@mossbourne.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mossbourne-victoria-park-academy

At Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (MVPA) we continue to build on The Mossbourne Federation ethos to provide an exceptional education for all pupils in our care. With learning at the heart of everything we do, MVPA continues to raise expectations and achievement in Hackney and its neighbouring boroughs with the belief that all students can fulfill their true potential. Our staff deliver excellent lessons; our pupils enjoy a vibrant enrichment programme and have access to debate, speech making and presentation training through our oratory specialism. Our excellent teaching staff work in a rewarding environment where everyone pulls together for the same thing; the best possible deal for our pupils.

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