Teacher of English
Staindrop Academy, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3JU13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 April 2026
Closing date
16 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
3 February 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916 - £45,352
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Exhibits the highest of expectations.
• Demonstrates exceptional listening skills and outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.
• Displays outstanding expertise in organisational and time management skills, ensuring efficiency and
effectiveness in all tasks.
• Exemplifies the values and ethos of the Trust as a positive role model.
• Displays an ability to lead and motivate a team and foster a culture of collaboration.
• Collaborates as a team player, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to contributing actively to a full
program of extra-activities.
• Exhibits excellent people management skills.
• Work within the National Conditions for Employment of School Teachers (STPCD).
• Uphold and observe the Professional Code for Teachers (GTC) and meet the National Standards for
Qualified Teachers.
• Promote the school’s stated ethos and support the school’s policies in pupil leadership and management.
• Support and encourage colleagues at all levels within the school.
• Contribute to and implement the annual School Improvement Plan and agreed policies.
• Teach as directed throughout the school, subject to appropriate training.
• Expect, monitor and improve progress in pupil learning.
• Contribute to the personal and social development of all pupils.
• Participate in the pastoral management and delivery of the schools Personal Social Health Citizenship and
Enterprise Education programme (PSHCEE) as requested.
• Take part in quality assurance and performance management procedures outlined in an agreed school
policy.
• Take responsibility for personal development.• Take full responsibility for ensuring a scheme of work is delivered to pupils in their allocated classes.
• Plan lessons using a range of strategies to meet pupil’s individual learning needs understood from
attainment and supporting data.
• Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of their subject, its teaching and place in the National
Curriculum and that of the school.
• Use the models set out in School Policies for delivery of lessons.
• Set homework according to school and department policies.
• Mark, assess, record and report on pupil’s achievements, setting appropriate targets. Keep to deadlines for
reporting, marking, submission of coursework and assignments.
• Prepare pupils for examinations when required, taking part in standardising and moderating activities
required by departments and examination boards.
• Contribute to the development of schemes of work, school and department policies as appropriate.
• Attend and contribute to appropriate meetings and professional development activities.
• Take an active part in the school’s self-evaluation process, including the completion of appropriate
documentation, and contribute to this process within the subject area. Undertake whatever other duties
might reasonably be requested by the Head Teacher or Subject Leader.
What the school offers its staff
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory
enhanced DBS check and appropriate references. Successful candidate will
be subject to safer recruitment including digital footprint.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Staindrop Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 469 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Staindrop Academy website
- Email address
- reception@staindropschool.com
- Phone number
- 01833660285
Staindrop Academy is a very well regarded, high achieving and popular school at the heart of a rural community. Set on the western edge of the historic village of Staindrop and overlooking rolling fields and farms, Staindrop is without doubt one of the most attractively situated schools in the region.
Staindrop Academy is recruiting a number of staff due to the rapid growth we have seen over the past two years. While we are delighted with this growth, we remain a small school, working closely with our local community and partner primary schools.
Staindrop is a highly successful, inclusive school where we strive to ensure all students make exceptional progress whilst focusing on their personal development, safety and wellbeing. We have high expectations, ensuring that every student, regardless of their starting point can be ‘Happy, Valued, and Successful’.
We live out our Ethos of ‘Your Child is our Child’ and greatly value the strong relationships between staff and students but equally we work closely with parents, carers, governors and the wider community to ensure the success of our students. We are incredibly proud of our caring school, the kindness of our students and the positive relationships which are at the core of our community.
Our students are encouraged to develop a thirst for learning through a range of exciting and challenging opportunities both within and outside the classroom. We provide a purposeful and stimulating learning environment where excellent behaviour, hard work, independence, personal responsibility and student participation are central to everything we do.
We aim to inspire confident learners who will thrive in an ever-changing world, equipping every student with the personal skills and aptitudes to flourish and academic results of which they can be proud.
We are determined to provide an outstanding education for all, to care and support individuals and stretch and challenge every student so that they achieve their very best and fulfil their aspirations.
Staindrop Academy is a member of the Advanced Learning Partnership Trust, providing a wealth of opportunities across County Durham and Darlington for professional development and collaborative working.
Arranging a visit to Staindrop Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email reception@staindropschool.com.
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