Teacher of English TLR with possibility of Head of Year
| Posting date: | 09 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 October 2025 |
| Location: | Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1LR |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | f485b943-fd61-4426-a9b9-956065cb3186 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Teacher of English with possibility of Head of Year & TLR
Join our thriving Church of England secondary school in the heart of Derby
The Role
We’re seeking a passionate and skilled Teacher of English to join our successful English Department. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a growing school that opened in 2018 and now serves over 1,200 students across Years 7-13.
Key Responsibilities:
• Delivery and development of KS3 / KS4 and KS5 English
• Contribution to departmental and curriculum development
• Support for enrichment activities, extracurricular programmes, and academic interventions
What the school offers its staff
Derby Cathedral School is the Diocese’s first Church of England Secondary school, housed in a state-of-the-art building since September 2021. Our curriculum and FAITH values create a foundation for outstanding personal development and academic achievement.
Our Department: The English Department delivers a diverse and engaging curriculum across KS3, KS4, and KS5. We are passionate about delivering our breadth of offer and wider enrichment opportunities to prepare students for both further study and careers in the Science sector.
What We Offer
• Modern, purpose-built facilities in Derby city centre
• Free on-site parking
• Free on-site gym
• Westfield Health employee assistance programme
• Annual flu jab
• Supportive professional development
• Opportunity to shape a growing department
Location:
Derby offers an exceptional quality of life, situated just 15 minutes from the M1 and on the doorstep of the Peak District National Park. The city combines urban amenities with easy access to stunning countryside, making it one of the UK’s top places to live.
Our brand-new site within the City Centre provides abundant parking and a new, modern working environment.
Further details about the role
Please note that all candidates must have a right to work in the UK in order to be able to work at our Trust. Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for international job applicants.
To apply please submit completed applications forms to hr@derbycathedralschool.org.uk by the closing date.
We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms. Please note that we will not consider CVs as part of the shortlisting.
Start Date: 1st January 2026
Closing Date: Midday 20th October 2025
Interviews are scheduled for w/c 20th October 2025
We only accept applications made on DDAT Application Forms
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.
Teacher of English with possibility of Head of Year & TLR
Join our thriving Church of England secondary school in the heart of Derby
The Role
We’re seeking a passionate and skilled Teacher of English to join our successful English Department. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a growing school that opened in 2018 and now serves over 1,200 students across Years 7-13.
Key Responsibilities:
• Delivery and development of KS3 / KS4 and KS5 English
• Contribution to departmental and curriculum development
• Support for enrichment activities, extracurricular programmes, and academic interventions
What the school offers its staff
Derby Cathedral School is the Diocese’s first Church of England Secondary school, housed in a state-of-the-art building since September 2021. Our curriculum and FAITH values create a foundation for outstanding personal development and academic achievement.
Our Department: The English Department delivers a diverse and engaging curriculum across KS3, KS4, and KS5. We are passionate about delivering our breadth of offer and wider enrichment opportunities to prepare students for both further study and careers in the Science sector.
What We Offer
• Modern, purpose-built facilities in Derby city centre
• Free on-site parking
• Free on-site gym
• Westfield Health employee assistance programme
• Annual flu jab
• Supportive professional development
• Opportunity to shape a growing department
Location:
Derby offers an exceptional quality of life, situated just 15 minutes from the M1 and on the doorstep of the Peak District National Park. The city combines urban amenities with easy access to stunning countryside, making it one of the UK’s top places to live.
Our brand-new site within the City Centre provides abundant parking and a new, modern working environment.
Further details about the role
Please note that all candidates must have a right to work in the UK in order to be able to work at our Trust. Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for international job applicants.
To apply please submit completed applications forms to hr@derbycathedralschool.org.uk by the closing date.
We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms. Please note that we will not consider CVs as part of the shortlisting.
Start Date: 1st January 2026
Closing Date: Midday 20th October 2025
Interviews are scheduled for w/c 20th October 2025
We only accept applications made on DDAT Application Forms
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.