Teacher of English

Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6UA

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  August 2026

• Closing date

  10 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 Annually (Actual) TLR 2

Teacher of English job summary

You will work closely with the English team and play an active role in the ongoing development of high-quality teaching and learning within the department. You will contribute to wider departmental planning and support the delivery of extra-curricular and enrichment opportunities that enhance students’ engagement with English.

This role would suit a skilled and reflective classroom practitioner who is committed to delivering engaging lessons, securing strong outcomes for pupils, and developing their practice within a supportive and ambitious department.

You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with English colleagues across the Trust, contributing to shared practice and benefiting from high-quality professional development. As a through-school, we are continuing to develop a cohesive English curriculum across all key stages, and you may have opportunities to work alongside primary colleagues to support smooth transition and strong foundations in literacy.

The chosen candidate will need to:

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner
• Have high expectations of all pupils and a commitment to inclusive practice
• Be passionate about teaching English and inspiring a love of learning
• Be committed to continuing professional development
• Engage positively with research and evidence-informed practice
• Be committed to continuous improvement
• Be excited by the opportunities of working within a Multi Academy Trust

How to make an application:

To apply, complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, your motivation for making an application and how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leicester.

The vacancy closes on Sunday 10th May 2026 at midnight.

Interviews to take place on Friday 15th May 2026

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact Stacey Nicholls, PA to the Principal on 01162780232 or at snicholls@samworth.tgacademy.org.uk

Website: www.samworth.tgacademy.org.uk

School Address: 50 Trenant Road, Leicester, LE2 6UA

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

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

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 16
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 1009 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tudor-grange-samworth-academy-a-church-of-england-school

Tudor Grange Samworth Academy one of a family of academies with a shared ethos, common values and collective goals. We are working together in a model of meaningful, focused collaboration to achieve excellence in our schools.
We are driven by four key values:
Our children will live ‘Happy, fulfilling lives’
Outstanding teaching and learning is our core focus
Outstanding Governance supports our schools
Leadership and professionalism drives continuous improvement

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