Inspiring English Teacher | Growth, Equity & Impact

Lift Schools; Slapewath; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Unity City in Middlesbrough is seeking an inspiring Teacher of English to join from January or April 2027. You will ignite curiosity for English and empower students from diverse backgrounds to reach their potential.

Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher, you will find a collaborative culture, strong professional development, and a real chance to impact student outcomes and the school improvement journey.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised equivalent.
• Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience teaching in a UK school within the last 2 years.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to bring the curriculum to life in creative ways.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate high-quality English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Create a safe, welcoming class environment where diversity is celebrated.
• Assess, track, and support individual student progress with constructive feedback.
• Build strong working relationships with students, colleagues, families and the community.
• Contribute to curriculum development, team planning and extracurricular life.
• Engage in CPD and contribute to whole-school initiatives.

Skills

QTS

UK Classroom Experience

Education

Education degree

Job description

Lift Unity City in Middlesbrough is seeking an inspiring Teacher of English to join from January or April 2027. You will ignite curiosity for English and empower students from diverse backgrounds to reach their potential.

Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher, you will find a collaborative culture, strong professional development, and a real chance to impact student outcomes and the school improvement journey.