Third In English

Lord Derby Academy, Liverpool, Merseyside, L36 6DG

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  14 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 32,916.00 - 51,048.00

Third In English job summary

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic third in english to join our dedicated team at Lord Derby Academy

The core purpose of the role will be to drive the school forward as we continue to accelerate progress in all key areas through our high standards and expectations. The successful candidate must have Qualified Teacher Status. Teaching and Learning Responsibility: Main responsibilities include supporting the head and deputy head of faculty in assuming overall responsibility for English, managing and securing a high quality of education in year 7 English. Please refer to the TLR2B Job Description document. 

Key responsibilities:

To plan and deliver engaging English lessons at both Key Stage 3 and 4, ensuring that the learning experience for all pupils is well matched to their educational needs.

● To set high expectations for pupils’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining an excellent standard of discipline through focused teaching and through positive and inclusive relationships.

● To create a stimulating learning environment for teaching and learning, using a variety of teaching methods which are appropriate to pupils’ needs and to the requirements of the curriculum. ● To make effective use of assessment information and analysis to inform planning to maximise pupils’ progress.

● To mark and monitor pupils’ classwork and homework, providing constructive oral and written feedback and setting appropriate targets to maximise pupils’ progress.

 

For more information about the role please contact Lucy Matthews on lucymatthews@thedeantrust.co.uk

Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust. We look forward to hearing from you.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.

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 Lord Derby Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1078 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lord Derby Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lord-derby-academy

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