Teacher of English + TLR with possibility of Head of Year
Derby Cathedral School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1LR12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
20 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of year or phase
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS + TLR
Additional allowances
TLR
What skills and experience we're looking for
Teacher of English with possibility of Head of Year & TLR
Join our thriving Church of England secondary school in the heart of Derby
The Role
We’re seeking a passionate and skilled Teacher of English to join our successful English Department. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a growing school that opened in 2018 and now serves over 1,200 students across Years 7-13.
Key Responsibilities:
- Delivery and development of KS3 / KS4 and KS5 English
- Contribution to departmental and curriculum development
- Support for enrichment activities, extracurricular programmes, and academic interventions
What the school offers its staff
Derby Cathedral School is the Diocese’s first Church of England Secondary school, housed in a state-of-the-art building since September 2021. Our curriculum and FAITH values create a foundation for outstanding personal development and academic achievement.
Our Department: The English Department delivers a diverse and engaging curriculum across KS3, KS4, and KS5. We are passionate about delivering our breadth of offer and wider enrichment opportunities to prepare students for both further study and careers in the Science sector.
What We Offer
- Modern, purpose-built facilities in Derby city centre
- Free on-site parking
- Free on-site gym
- Westfield Health employee assistance programme
- Annual flu jab
- Supportive professional development
- Opportunity to shape a growing department
Location:
Derby offers an exceptional quality of life, situated just 15 minutes from the M1 and on the doorstep of the Peak District National Park. The city combines urban amenities with easy access to stunning countryside, making it one of the UK’s top places to live.
Our brand-new site within the City Centre provides abundant parking and a new, modern working environment.
Further information about the job
Please note that all candidates must have a right to work in the UK in order to be able to work at our Trust. Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for international job applicants.
To apply please submit completed applications forms to hr@derbycathedralschool.org.uk by the closing date.
We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms. Please note that we will not consider CVs as part of the shortlisting.
Start Date: 1st January 2026
Closing Date: Midday 20th October 2025
Interviews are scheduled for w/c 20th October 2025
We only accept applications made on DDAT Application Forms
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
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Derby Cathedral School
- School type
- Free School, Church of England, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1145 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Derby Cathedral School website
- Email address
- hr@derbycathedralschool.org.uk
An 11 – 19 secondary school which opened in September 2018, Derby Cathedral School was established by Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) and Derby Cathedral to help meet the need for additional high-quality secondary places in the Derby area. The school has had a successful start and is currently over-subscribed for every year group. We currently have 1015 students across Years 7 to 12 following the opening of our brand new sixth form provision in September 2023.
Derby Cathedral School is the first ever Church of England Secondary school in the Diocese and after being in our temporary school for the first three years, moved to our new state-of-the-art building in September 2021. This is located close to the city centre.
The school equips students with skills and qualifications that will enable them to access high-quality careers in and around the city of Derby and beyond. The curriculum offer is broad and balanced and is enhanced by strong links with the Cathedral. The curriculum and our character values, based on the acronym FAITH, are a key part of the school vision and represent a platform from which we build high levels of personal development, well-being and achievement from Year 7 onwards.
Location:
Just on the edge of the beautiful Peak District National Park, Derby is just 15 minutes from the M1 junction 24 and accessible via the A6, A50, A38 and A52. With a variety of family friendly amenities in the City and quick and easy access to the surrounding countryside, Derby is ideally placed and identified as one of the top places to live in the UK.
Our brand-new site within the City Centre provides abundant parking and a new, modern working environment.
• Free on-site parking
• Free Westfield Health employee assistance programme
• Free annual flu jab
• Free on site gym
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