Teacher of English
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2026 |
| Location: | Durham, DH7 7NG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7da05f81-832b-41c4-ab3f-e3ef3273eb20 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The English department is a strong and forward-thinking team. Together, the team aims to create an excellent learning environment and embraces innovative teaching strategies to inspire children.
Presently, the department consists of five teachers who teach across the ability and age range. The English department are a creative and reflective team who work collaboratively to ensure that resources and planning is designed to maximise progress and achievement. Children study a range of texts across the Key stages and follow a three-year KS3 curriculum. At KS4, children follow the AQA specification. The ethos of the team is to foster a love of reading, exploring, and analysing the world through text.
The Person
• Exhibits the highest of expectations.
• Demonstrates exceptional listening skills and outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.
• Displays outstanding expertise in organisational and time management skills, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in all tasks.
• Exemplifies the values and ethos of the Trust as a positive role model.
• Displays an ability to lead and motivate a team and foster a culture of collaboration.
• Collaborates as a team player, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to contributing actively to a full program of extra-activities.
• Exhibits excellent people management skills.
What the school offers its staff
A Culture of Excellence and Collaboration
•Our ethos, ‘Your child is our child,’ underpins everything we do. We’re proud to provide an environment where every decision prioritises the success of our children and the wellbeing of our team.
•As a Times 100 Best Places to Work 2024 and Investors in People Platinum Employer, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace. We were proud to be named Medium Employer of the Year 2024 by Investors in People, highlighting our dedication to our employees.
Exceptional Benefits
•Pension Scheme with Generous Employer Contributions
•Flexible and Hybrid Working Opportunities
•Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
•Family-Friendly Policies
Wellbeing First
•Employee Assistance Programme including counselling and financial wellbeing advice.
•Health and Wellbeing Support including benefits like mental health support, physiotherapy, free flu jabs, and 24/7 GP services.
•Occupational Health Services ensuring you’re looked after both physically and mentally.
Investing in Your Development
•Professional Growth: We’re passionate about helping our staff develop. From bespoke CPD programmes to leadership pathways, we’ll support you to achieve your career goals.
•Leadership Opportunities: Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take the next step, we offer leadership development programmes to help you succeed.
Added Benefits
•Discount Schemes: Enjoy savings on shopping, travel and entertainment.
•Salary Sacrifice Options which include our electric car and cycle-to-work schemes.
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.
The English department is a strong and forward-thinking team. Together, the team aims to create an excellent learning environment and embraces innovative teaching strategies to inspire children.
Presently, the department consists of five teachers who teach across the ability and age range. The English department are a creative and reflective team who work collaboratively to ensure that resources and planning is designed to maximise progress and achievement. Children study a range of texts across the Key stages and follow a three-year KS3 curriculum. At KS4, children follow the AQA specification. The ethos of the team is to foster a love of reading, exploring, and analysing the world through text.
The Person
• Exhibits the highest of expectations.
• Demonstrates exceptional listening skills and outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.
• Displays outstanding expertise in organisational and time management skills, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in all tasks.
• Exemplifies the values and ethos of the Trust as a positive role model.
• Displays an ability to lead and motivate a team and foster a culture of collaboration.
• Collaborates as a team player, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to contributing actively to a full program of extra-activities.
• Exhibits excellent people management skills.
What the school offers its staff
A Culture of Excellence and Collaboration
•Our ethos, ‘Your child is our child,’ underpins everything we do. We’re proud to provide an environment where every decision prioritises the success of our children and the wellbeing of our team.
•As a Times 100 Best Places to Work 2024 and Investors in People Platinum Employer, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace. We were proud to be named Medium Employer of the Year 2024 by Investors in People, highlighting our dedication to our employees.
Exceptional Benefits
•Pension Scheme with Generous Employer Contributions
•Flexible and Hybrid Working Opportunities
•Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
•Family-Friendly Policies
Wellbeing First
•Employee Assistance Programme including counselling and financial wellbeing advice.
•Health and Wellbeing Support including benefits like mental health support, physiotherapy, free flu jabs, and 24/7 GP services.
•Occupational Health Services ensuring you’re looked after both physically and mentally.
Investing in Your Development
•Professional Growth: We’re passionate about helping our staff develop. From bespoke CPD programmes to leadership pathways, we’ll support you to achieve your career goals.
•Leadership Opportunities: Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take the next step, we offer leadership development programmes to help you succeed.
Added Benefits
•Discount Schemes: Enjoy savings on shopping, travel and entertainment.
•Salary Sacrifice Options which include our electric car and cycle-to-work schemes.
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.