20 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    13 May 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    23 April 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

English

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible Class Teacher to join a team of dedicated staff who are committed to providing an excellent learning environment and become part of a successful team in a busy working environment.

The successful candidate will:

  • Have outstanding classroom practice, with a proven track record in teaching and learning in English. A strong understanding of the new GCSE requirements, as well as Functional Skills qualifications will be advantageous.
  • Have a passion for reading and be proactive in promoting
  • Have a strong understanding of, or willingness to learn about, alternative provision and have experience of working across the secondary age range.
  • Have the desire to support our young people with the vision and confidence to motivate, challenge and support.
  • Be passionate about children’s learning and welfare, putting them first in everything they do.
  • Be highly effective in communicating and making relationships with parents and other stakeholders.
  • Be calm, positive, open-minded and professional, actively supportive of the ethos, vision and values of the school.
  • Have a strong commitment to raising all pupil achievement.
  • Be an active, flexible member of the school team and share in the development of the school.
  • Be committed to and champion inclusion for all children.
  • Have a commitment to continually improve their own practice.
  • Reflect on their practice and lead by example where appropriate.
  • Be efficient, hard-working, organised and adept on managing self in a busy school environment.

In return we can offer the successful candidate:

  • A thriving school with a strong team ethos and a commitment to staff wellbeing.
  • A through induction process and welcome package.
  • Individually tailored career development and CPD opportunities.
  • A network of support and experienced subject specialists.
  • A dedicated, professional and friendly staff team.

What the school offers its staff

Nottingham HOPE Academy - Working together to nurture life-long learners

Are you ready for a once in a career opportunity? Our Secondary Pathways team at our stunning new city centre location has a rare vacancy for an outstanding Teacher of English.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced teacher to join our team in Secondary Pathways to ensure our pupils are offered the best opportunities to maximise their development and outcomes in English and Literacy. The role is full time and suitable for an experienced, qualified teacher with compassion and drive. Experience of alternative provision and outreach work is desirable; a passion for reading is essential.

Nottingham HOPE is a four-site school based in Nottingham, which caters for pupils and young people with a range of medical, emotional or mental health needs. Each site works with a unique cohort of young people with differing experiences and needs. Our sites are located at The Children’s Hospital School, The Lookout Education Centre, Primary Pathways, and Secondary Pathways & NEST. Due to the nature of our Secondary Pathways provision, many pupils remain dual registered with their own school whilst they are with us.

Part of the NEXUS Multi-Academy Trust, we are an aspirational school who work proactively across national, local and city-wide networks. We are dedicated to developing every pupil to reach their full potential and every practitioner to be their best. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented professional with an interest in inclusion, not only within education but also within society in preparation for adult life.

You will be responsible for ensuring high quality teaching of English and Literacy interventions at Key Stages 3 and 4 for our learners in Secondary Pathways and, potentially, across our school. You will role-model and support quality first inclusive teaching and good practice. Working closely with young people, their parents/carers, local agencies and other professionals, you will be passionate about fostering a love of learning and forming positive, inspiring relationships. You’ll be expected to be proficient in adaptive teaching strategies and up to date with SEN best practice in teaching and assessing students. You will be an excellent team player.

The role is full time, 5 days a week.

What you can expect from us

Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility

  • Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.
  • Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services
  • Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career
  • An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm
  • The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team
  • Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects
  • Flexible working policies
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff


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.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

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

About Nottingham HOPE Academy

School type
Academy, ages 4 to 19
School size
No information available
Age range
4 to 19
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report

Arranging a visit to Nottingham HOPE Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hope.hr@nexusmat.org.

School location

Similar jobs nearby

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Nottingham