Teacher of English/Second in English
Breckland School, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0PE11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st January 2026
Closing date
20 October 2025 at 1am
Date listed
9 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS 1 - UPS3 (fte £32,916 - £51,048 per annum) + TLR2b £5,875
Additional allowances
TLR2b
Teacher of English/Second in English job summary
Breckland School
Teacher of English and Second
Start date: January 2025
Contract type: 1.0 FTE Full Time
Salary: MPS/UPS (fte £32,916 - £51,048 per annum) + TLR2b £5,875
Contract term: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Breckland School, Crown Street, Brandon, IP27 0PE
Breckland School is seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher of English to join our team of passionate and driven subject specialists.
We are looking for a colleague who is proactive, confident to try new methods and reflect on how they can improve.
A person who wants to share their experiences with and learn from their colleagues at a time of positive change in the department, and who will put our students and their best interests at the heart of their teaching.
At Key Stage 4 we enter students for the AQA GCSE over a two-year KS4. At Key Stage 3, we are implementing an exciting new curriculum which celebrates a wide range of texts drawn from the traditional canon to newly published literature from a diverse range of authors.
Our curriculum aims to develop a love of reading and writing, an excellence in communication skills and a detailed understanding of the power of language, both through the skill of analysis and the joy of creative writing.
There are opportunities to develop and plan collaboratively in our supportive team as we continue to develop and enhance our curriculum.
We are seeking a Second in Department who is passionate about teaching and ready to play a key role in shaping the future of English at Breckland School. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is collaborative, reflective, and committed to raising standards in literacy across all key stages.
You will work closely with the Curriculum Leader to embed a culture of reading and writing for pleasure and purpose, helping to design and implement strategies that improve literacy outcomes for all students.
You will support the development of our evolving curriculum, contribute to whole-school literacy initiatives, and lead on areas such as reading interventions, writing moderation, and the promotion of diverse texts.
As a visible and supportive leader, you will model outstanding practice and help drive forward innovation in teaching and learning.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and help move the department forward during this exciting phase of growth, we would be delighted to hear from you.
If you want to work in a supportive, progressive department, where you can teach your passion, and where your contributions are sought and valued, we wish to hear from you.
You can view a full list of requirements and further information about the school and Trust in the candidate pack. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply as we may be able to support you in any areas for development or we may have alternative roles that are a good fit for you. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
At Unity Schools Partnership our objective is to smash through barriers to make remarkable change happen. We pride ourselves on being an educational organisation that puts children first, going the extra mile for the vulnerable and disadvantaged, and every one of us has an impact on unlocking our students’ potential. We are committed to providing a working environment where our employees can grow and thrive. We value collaboration, wellbeing, diversity, equality and work-life balance. Throughout our diverse family of schools and within our vibrant central hub we nurture talent, whether you are at the beginning of your career or looking to grow your expertise.
We would encourage applicants to arrange a visit to our school, please contact Mrs Gemma Price, Assistant Headteacher gprice@brecklandschool.co.uk or via school reception on 01842 819501. For more information and to apply, please visit https://unitysp-careers.co.uk/
Closing Date: 9am on Monday 20th October
Interviews: w/c 20th October
Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.
In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.
We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we’ll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We’re keen to ensure we’re designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
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View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Breckland School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 613 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Breckland School website
11-16 Secondary School in Brandon, West Suffolk.
Ofsted Good.
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