Teacher of English

Orion Coopers, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 5PS

13 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  10 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £37,870.00 - £56,154.00 Annually (FTE) Outer London Salary Scale, MPS 1-UPS 3 £37,870 - £56,154 (dependant on experience)

Teacher of English job summary

About our School

Orion Coopers is a welcoming and thriving secondary school located in Chislehurst. It is part of Orion Multi-Academy Trust. Set in 33 acres of beautiful parkland it offers extensive educational facilities. Orion Coopers is a community that inspires ambition, resilience and success for all. In Orion Coopers we have high expectations of all members of the community; we push each other to be the best versions of ourselves. This is best demonstrated in our ambitious curriculum for all pupils which matches and exceeds what is expected nationally. We have a strong team of creative and enthusiastic teachers who support and stretch pupils in their learning. We have a shared understanding of what great teaching looks like and support this through bespoke training and coaching. As a teacher at Orion Coopers you will receive exceptional professional development to enable you to develop your skills set and progress. We are committed to developing opportunities for our staff to grow in their roles and into roles within the school and across the Trust.

We have clear behavioural expectations that ensures our school is calm and orderly and learning comes first. Clear systems mean that pupils are rewarded and encouraged whilst behaviour that does not meet expectations is consistently challenged. Working alongside our classroom teachers, we have a dedicated pastoral team that support within each year group and across the school. Our recent Ofsted in 2023 commented that “Pupils are safe around the large school site. They know that bullying is not tolerated, and that staff swiftly intervene to resolve any issues. Staff build positive working relationships with pupils and listen to any worries that they may have. Pupils are kind and respectful to others, including to new arrivals to the school. Sixth-form students act as role models for their younger peers.”

Our pastoral and associate staff teams are key in delivering our educational goals. As a community we are committed to the professional development of all staff. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive Associate Staff programme of training and development which allows members to enhance their experience and skills through a broad range of opportunities.

Joining Orion Coopers now means that you will be part of our exciting journey on this next stage of our development. We look forward to welcoming you into our community.

Please note: Orion Education reserves the right to make changes to or withdraw this vacancy at any stage of the recruitment process.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Orion Coopers

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1318 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Orion Coopers website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/coopers-school

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