7 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    19 May 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    9 May 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

English

Working pattern

Full time, part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£31,650.00 - £49,083.00 Annually (FTE) M1 to UPS, equates to £31,650 to £49,083

Teacher of English job summary

The English department provides an exciting curriculum for all KS3 and KS4 students in the Academy. In Years 7 - 9 students study a wide range of texts and genres before progressing to the AQA GCSE courses in English language and literature from Year 10. At Sixth Form, the department currently offer A level English Language and English Literature.

The department is led by the Head of Department, supported by coordinators for each Key Stage

Do you have the vision and commitment to work in a highly inclusive school which seeks to raise achievement and provide students with broad and rich experiences, setting consistently high standards for yourself, your team, and your students.

What we are looking for

  • - A passionate and highly motivated Teacher of English
  • - Vision and commitment.
  • - Previous experience of teaching English and a committed professional.
  • - Able to build strong and effective relationships with colleagues at all levels and act as a role model to our students.

This post and is advertised at an exciting time in the Academy’s development of its English curriculum for all KS3 and KS4 students in the Academy.

The King's Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Where the post is engaged in regulated activity, and/or an opportunity for contact with children the position will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, and in accordance with statutory guidance, we may carry out an online search (for publicly available material) to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened which we may want to explore with shortlisted applicants at interview.

Salary and benefits

M1 to UPS, equates to £31,650 to £49,083

Additional benefits as set out below:

  • Defined benefit pension scheme ( Teacher Pension)
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free parking
  • Access to our exclusive Benefits Hub
  • Employee centred and family friendly policies and practices that support you in and beyond the workplace
  • Enhanced sick pay, maternity leave and paternity leave (dependent on length of service)
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Funded eye tests and glasses for DSE users (subject to T/Cs)

Further information

If you believe you have the vision and commitment to work in a highly inclusive school which seeks to raise achievement and provide students with broad and rich experiences, setting consistently high standards for yourself, your team, and your students, please do contact us.

Background information about The King’s Academy and the work of the English team and the job description and person specification for the role can be found in the Recruitment section of our website.

If you would like to discuss the role informally prior to application, please contact Ms Diane Crossley (HR Officer) to make arrangements.

Closing date and recruitment timeline

To be considered for the role please complete our online application form (accessible through the Recruitment section of the Academy website), on My New Term by 9am on Monday 19 May 2025. if you need further information, please contact dcrossley@thekingsacademy.org.uk or call 01642 577577.

Interview date:

We expect to conduct interviews on Thursday 22 May 2025 subject to availability.

No agencies.

Commitment to safeguarding

The King’s Academy takes its responsibility for safeguarding children very seriously and successful applications will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS, along with standard pre-employment safeguarding checks.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

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About The King's Academy

School type
Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1387 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
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