English Teacher | Outstanding Secondary Academy | Liverpool

The Opportunity

Liverpool is a city with a peerless literary and lyrical soulfrom the poetic grit of the Mersey Poets to its status as a global stage for world-class drama and storytelling. We are seeking an intellectually inspiring English Teacher to join an Ofsted-rated Outstanding secondary academy. In this role you will tap into the citys rich cultural heritage to foster a profound love for language and literature helping students find their own voices in a city that has always had plenty to say.

The Department & Literary Culture

• You will join a high-performing English faculty where the study of literature is treated as a vital exploration of the human condition.

• The department follows a knowledge-rich curriculum that spans the canon from the complexities of Shakespearean tragedy to the sharp relevance of contemporary post-colonial voices.

• As an Outstanding setting we prioritize the disciplinary literacy approach ensuring students master the sophisticated vocabulary and critical frameworks required for elite academic success.

• We maintain active links with the Everyman & Playhouse Theatres and local university literature departments providing students with enriched opportunities for performance and workshops.

Core Responsibilities

1. Exemplary Instruction: Delivering high-challenge English Language and Literature lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 with opportunities for A-Level instruction for suitably qualified candidates.

2. Textual Analysis: Guiding students through the rigorous interrogation of prose poetry and drama fostering the ability to synthesize complex themes and authorial intent.

3. Writing Mastery: Training students in the art of rhetoric and creative expression ensuring they can produce high-quality analytical essays and compelling original narratives.

4. Data-Driven Progress: Utilizing the academys sophisticated feedback systems to provide granular guidance ensuring students exceed their targets in both terminal exams and internal assessments.

5. Oracy Leadership: Promoting a culture of debate and public speaking helping students develop the confidence to articulate their ideas with clarity and conviction.

The Successful Candidate We are looking for a subject specialist who believes in the transformative power of the written word. Requirements include:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a strong honours degree in English Literature or a closely related discipline.

• Proven Track Record: Evidence of delivering exceptional learning outcomes at GCSE with a deep understanding of AQA or Edexcel assessment objectives.

• Instructional Clarity: The ability to demystify complex structural and linguistic devices for students of all abilities.

• Cultural Ambition: A teacher who is eager to go beyond the specification introducing students to diverse voices and challenging texts that broaden their horizons.

Why Join Us

• The chance to work in an Outstanding environment where student behaviour is exemplary and English is viewed as the cornerstone of the curriculum.

• Unrivalled professional development pathways including leadership training and collaboration with lead practitioners across the Liverpool City Region.

• The opportunity to work in Liverpoola city offering a legendary cultural scene world-class architecture and a famously warm community spirit.

• A prestigious professional community that values innovation intellectual rigor and the holistic development of every student.

How to Apply

Please submit your current CV to begin the application process.