Teacher of English

The Kimberley School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2NJ

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): Open to Full-Time and Part-Time candidates
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: M1 - UPS3: £32,916 - £51,048 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Kimberley School is an exciting place to work. Our aim is for every child to achieve or surpass their academic and social potential and we achieve this through providing an outstanding quality of education, underpinned by a strong programme of care, guidance, support and enrichment.

All students take English Literature and English Language at GCSE and many go on to study English Literature or English Language & Literature at A-Level.

This is an opportunity to join our outstanding, high performing, English Team. We are looking for someone who can teach English at Key Stage 3 and GCSE. There may also be opportunities for candidates with suitable experience to teach A-Level in our highly successful Sixth Form. The ability to teach Drama at Key Stage 3 would be advantageous. This post is suitable for experienced candidates who are looking to work with an outstanding team; or for Newly Qualified Teachers. As a lead partner in the East Midlands Teacher Training Partnership, and an early adopter of the Early Career Framework, we are well placed to support teachers at the start of their career.

If you have a passion for teaching English, then we want to hear from you. You will be part of the English Faculty and you will be working with a team of professionals who have an excellent track record of success and focus relentlessly on ensuring that students enjoy learning and make outstanding progress. As part of East Midlands Education Trust, there will also be the opportunity for you to learn from the very best and prepare you for the next stage of your career.

What the school offers its staff

On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.

If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion about the post please contact Wendy Watson, Leadership Support Team Leader, by emailhr@kimberleyschool.co.uk

The successful candidates will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

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.

Application Pack - Teacher of English May 26.pdf - 451 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Kimberley School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1384 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Kimberley School website
• Email address: hr@kimberleyschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 0115 938 7000
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-kimberley-school

Arranging a visit to The Kimberley School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@kimberleyschool.co.uk.

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