English Teacher Derby January 2026
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Job Summary
The Opportunity
A well-established 1118 academy in Derbyshire is looking for an engaging and ambitious English Teacher to join its department from January 2026. This full-time permanent position will involve teaching across Key Stages 35 (GCSE and A-Level) and contributing to the development of English provision across the school.
What Were Looking For
We are seeking a candidate who:
- Holds QTS PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification
- Demonstrates strong subject knowledge in English literature language and writing
- Is confident teaching GCSE and ideally A-Level English
- Crafts lessons that balance challenge depth and accessibility
- Uses assessment feedback and questioning to promote student progress
- Works collaboratively and can contribute to department innovation
Experience in leading enrichment (reading clubs school magazine debating creative writing) or mentoring less confident writers would be a plus.
About the School
This academy caters to around 1400 students (aged 11 to 18) with a vibrant Sixth Form programme. The school operates across two closely situated sites: one main campus and a dedicated Sixth Form centre allowing a focused environment for older students. Recent facility upgrades include a new teaching block expanded student dining and sports changing rooms reflecting the schools ongoing capital investment.
The schools recent performance is strong: at A-Level the average points per entry is approximately 44 (B) with a 100% pass rate in vocational GCSEs 63% of students achieved a grade 4 in both English and Maths and 44% achieved a grade 5. The Sixth Form routinely outperforms student targets achieving on average one-third to half a grade above expectations.
The English Department is well-resourced intellectually ambitious and committed to supporting both high performers and those needing extra scaffolding. The department also collaborates with the schools library literacy strategy and cross-curricular initiatives to promote reading writing and critical thinking across the curriculum. Students regularly engage in literary trips theatre visits writing competitions and publication opportunities helping language and literature come alive beyond the classroom.
Teaching staff cite a supportive professional environment leadership that listens and a genuine focus on balancing challenge with wellbeing.
Whats on Offer
- Salary on the MPS / UPS scale with potential for responsibility allowances
- Access to high-quality CPD subject leadership pathways and mentoring
- Modern facilities well-equipped classrooms and departmental support
- On-site parking and strong infrastructure
- Opportunity to contribute to curriculum design enrichment and cross-school literacy strategy
The Role in More Detail
You will deliver English lessons across all year groups including planning assessment and exam preparation. Youll guide students in reading writing speaking and critical analysis encouraging them to engage with texts in creative and meaningful ways. Youll manage coursework mentor students and help shape departmental schemes of work assessments and cross-curricular projects.
You may also lead or support extra-curricular activities such as creative writing clubs poetry slams debating or book fairs and coordinate student publications or community writing initiatives. Collaboration with other departments (e.g. humanities media drama) is encouraged to build cross-textual links and literacy across the school.
How to Apply
If you are a motivated English Teacher eager to join a high-achieving close-knit school community we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV. Early applications are welcomed as interviews may be scheduled before the closing date.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Adult Education
- Teaching
- Tutoring
- Curriculum Development
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- Experience with Children
- Writing Skills
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