Teacher of English

The Grove School, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 1HF

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (770)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): FTE
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR1-UPR3

What skills and experience we're looking for

PURPOSE

To ensure quality first teaching gives every child the skills to achieve in a caring environment.

MAIN ACTIVITIES TO THE PARTICULAR DUTIES:

• Teach English at Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5,
• contribute to other areas of the curriculum as and when necessary,
• provide cover for the lessons of other teachers as and when required, whilst maintaining teachers PPA allocation,
• take part in extra-curricular activities,
• be responsible for a tutor group,
• be a part of a duty team and undertake the responsibilities desired.

TEACHING AND LEARNING

• adhere to Teaching Standards
• maintain behaviour for learning in accordance with the Academy’s procedures and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework
• contribute to the development of schemes of work, assessments, resources and displays
• keep up to date with marking, assessments and data entry
• keep an accurate teaching record

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

• contribute to the team responsibility for a subject or aspect of the school’s work and develop plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and/or preservation.
• contribute to whole school’s development activities

STANDARDS AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

• uphold department, school and Trust procedures, policies and plans
• represent the department in cross-curricular working parties
• attend Department, Year Team meetings and events to fully support the department, the school and the Multi-Academy Trust
• attend relevant INSET courses and meetings within the Trust and with outside agencies
• take a professional approach to all aspects of the work
• respect confidentiality: all confidential information should not be released to unauthorised persons

COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITIES

• ensure effective dialogue with parents in accordance with school policies
• attend and support community events as required

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

• take part in the Academy’s staff development programme by participating in arrangements for further training and professional development
• continue personal development in relevant areas including subject knowledge and teaching methods
• ensure effective and efficient deployment of classroom support
• contribute to the delivery of relevant training programmes
• work as a member of the department team to contribute to positive effective working relationships within the Academy Trust

What the school offers its staff

well-equipped classrooms with a variety of facilities

• an enthusiastic and supportive department team
• strong home/school partnerships
• excellent professional learning and support at every stage in your career, with opportunity for continued personal development through our talent pathway

• career development opportunities including funded NPQ’s
• a full extra-curricular programme with opportunities for enrichment activities for all
• a core belief in staff wellbeing and work life balance for all, evidenced in policy and practice
• benefits including funded counselling, physiotherapy and GP and other medical support

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.

Additional documents

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

Teacher of English -Recruitment pack.pdf - 1.18 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Grove School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 856 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Grove School website
• Email address: joanne.malone@gro.mmat.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-grove-school-market-drayton

Arranging a visit to The Grove School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joanne.malone@gro.mmat.co.uk.

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