English Teacher

Academics Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Colchester is seeking an outstanding Teacher of English to join its exceptional department. The school offers a supportive environment and emphasizes the importance of every child's education. With the opportunity to make a real impact and benefits such as a competitive salary and robust CPD training, this is an excellent role for both experienced and early career teachers.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Free membership to Perkbox

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Eye care plan

Annual free flu vaccination

Discounted gym membership

Discounted cinema tickets

Eligible for Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Be fully qualified to teach through the secondary range for Key Stages 3 & 4.
• Ability to teach lessons that challenge all students.
• Demonstrate a capacity to design materials that engage students.

Responsibilities

• Inspire student progress through engaging lesson planning.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching to motivate students.
• Commit to a collaborative teaching environment.

Skills

Enthusiasm for the subject

Experience of IT

Passion for teaching

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECTs)

Job description

TEACHER OF ENGLISH

Pay Range: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale

Actual Salary from: 31,650 - 49,084 (M1 - U3)

Start Date: 1st September 2025

The Role

Are you an outstanding and inspirational Teacher of English? Whether you are an experienced or early career teacher (ECT), if so, there is an opportunity for you to join our incredible department and make a real impact?

The school believes that every child matters, and by working collaboratively we can transform lives and Build Bright Futures. The school is a co-educational, fully comprehensive 11-16 Academy with a PAN of 180. This school are a heavily oversubscribed school which is held in high regard in the community, whilst their recent Ofsted inspection (Feb 24) rated our school as Good.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Be fully qualified to teach through the secondary range for Key Stages 3 & 4
• Demonstrate an enthusiasm for the subject which will inspire student progress
• Demonstrate a capacity to design materials that are adapted and will engage students in the learning process
• Experience of IT and a willingness to use it to plan and teach lessons

• Qualified Teacher Status (Suitable for ECTs)
• Ability to teach lessons that challenge all students.
• A passion for teaching and making a real difference to young people
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

If you are a dynamic teacher with experience or an early career teacher who would like to work in a supportive and collaborative environment and you feel that you have the enthusiasm and commitment required.

The school can offer you:

• A Competitive Salary
• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

Employee benefits include:

• Excellent pension scheme
• A Health Cash Plan
• Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care plan
• Annual free flu vaccination
• Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
• Discounted cinema tickets
• Eligible for Blue Light Card