7 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    19 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    12 May 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

English

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M1 to U3 (£32,916 to £51,048)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a candidate who is:

  • An inspirational teacher with high expectations of students and themselves, who is determined to secure good outcomes for students.
  • Able to teach English across the curriculum.
  • If possible, has A level experience.
  • Willing to generously give their time outside of lessons to students and colleagues.
  • Actively supportive of the learning culture and values of the school.
  • Committed to their professional development
  • Resilient, has presence, boundless energy and a good sense of humour.

The English team are all highly skilled, enthusiastic and supportive, who work together as a well-established team – sharing good practice, resources and team spirit.

At the core of the English curriculum is the belief that every student has the potential to succeed. The teams review and revise the delivery of the curriculum in response to student voice, work scans, lesson observations. We are led by research and are continuously striving to improve to give our students the very best chance of achieving their best.

Year 7 to Year 11 are taught in ability groups and classes are set according to ability to support adaptive teaching and provide appropriate challenge and support for all.

The team employ the appropriate use of new technologies to support learning.

We pride ourselves on our enrichment opportunities for all students including well-established trips across both departments.

Continued professional development is strong within the English team, with a CPD period on every teacher’s timetable.

What the school offers its staff

Rewards and Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We recognise that every school and every individual is of equal importance, we respect and have tolerance of all, and we ensure that everyone feels known, appreciated and valued.

We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, investing in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring and a wide range of top-quality training programmes at every level.

You will have opportunities to learn from colleagues who are highly experienced, knowledgeable, and committed education practitioners to support your development and career with the trust.

You will have the autonomy to evolve your school’s vision, values, performance and culture, but you will never be alone, you will have continuous support from the wider trust.

You will also have full access to our rewards package:

Learning and development

We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities including structured qualifications, and you will be able to access support, coaching and mentoring by senior members of staff from across the trust.

Competitive pension scheme

Teaching and School leadership staff are part of the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS). You receive a guaranteed pension through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. This is a defined benefit scheme, via a career average arrangement; benefits are accrued each year based on 1/57th of your pensionable salary including overtime.

Employee Assistance Programme

We have partnered with Legal and General to offer free and confidential to advice to our staff. This is available 24 hours, 7 days per week for you and your immediate family. Some of the services include support with family, financial information, legal advice, stress and anxiety, and bereavement. You will also have access to ‘in the moment’ counselling sessions.

Flexible working

We offer various flexible working arrangements, and all staff are encouraged to submit applications for flexible working to suit their individual circumstances.

Discounts on shopping, leisure, and travel

Through our Legal and General EAP our staff have access to a wide range of offers and discounts on high street and supermarket shopping, leisure facilities such as cinema and gym, and travel options such as holidays and hotel stays.

Reduced gym membership at ‘The Barony’ fitness centre in Nantwich.

Flu vaccinations

All staff have the option to access a free annual flu vaccination via a local pharmacy.

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.

To apply, please visit 'The Cornovii Trust' vacancy page and apply via our online recruitment platform.

We are looking to recruit a candidate who can start in SEPTEMBER 2026.

Please include, with your application form, a concise letter describing the qualities and experiences that will enable you to be an excellent teacher of English. You should include some of your experiences of gaining successes with students and staff, making it clear how you were able to have impact.

The closing date for all applications will be TUESDAY 19TH MAY 2026 at Noon. INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY 22ND MAY.

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.

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Additional documents

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

About Malbank School and Sixth Form College

School type
Academies, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
Up to 1384 pupils
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01270 611009

Arranging a visit to Malbank School and Sixth Form College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email n.clarkson@thecornoviitrust.org.

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