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  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    1 May 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    10 April 2025

Job details

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Subject

English

Working pattern

Part time, full time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS/UPS

Teacher of English (with the possibility of teaching Drama) job summary

Teacher of English

Start Date – September 2025

1 year maternity contract

MPS/UPS

Full/part time hours considered

Possibility of teaching drama

We are excited to invite applications for a passionate and driven Teacher of English to join our thriving, collaborative department at Arrow Vale. Starting in September 2025, this is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who is committed to inspiring a love of English and who shares our belief in the power of education to transform lives.

At Arrow Vale, our mission is rooted in social justice - we are dedicated to creating a learning environment where every student can thrive, regardless of background. We’re looking for someone who shares this vision and who is eager to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our young people.

You’ll be joining a successful, cohesive team that is proud of the progress and outcomes achieved by students across all groups. For the right candidate, there may also be opportunities to broaden your teaching experience beyond English, including the chance to teach drama.

As part of the Central Region Schools Trust, you’ll benefit from an exceptional range of professional development opportunities through our comprehensive CPD program. We are deeply committed to teacher development at every stage of your career, offering a supportive infrastructure that promotes continuous growth and collaboration across the trust.

This is a chance to shape your career in a direction that excites you, while working with a dedicated, experienced English team known for its expertise in mentoring and coaching.

We welcome applications from teachers at all stages of their careers, including ECTs.

Interested candidates who wish to have an informal conversation about this role are welcome to contact Nikki Jones – DLS English: nijones@arrowvaleacademy.co.uk

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

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About Arrow Vale High School

School type
Academy, ages 13 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
866 pupils enrolled
Age range
13 to 18
Ofsted report
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Outstanding Ofsted rating, excellent CPD opportunities and highly experienced and supportive departments - just some of the reasons why RSA Academy Arrow Vale is the place to work...

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