Secondary English Teacher – Elevate Standards & Curriculum

Inspiration Trust; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan and EAP

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free parking

Personalised CPD and induction

Teacher Pension contributions

Job summary

East Point Academy in Lowestoft is seeking an outstanding Teacher of English. You will deliver high-quality lessons, collaborate with the English team on a knowledge-rich curriculum, and support pupil progress across the 11-16 age range.

The role allows for professional development within the Inspiration Trust, with a strong focus on pedagogy, safeguarding, and performance management. January 2027 start, 32.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• An appropriate degree and other qualifications required for the award of QTS.
• Qualified Teacher Status (trainees should be on track to achieve QTS before taking up the post).
• Knowledge and understanding of the subject to at least undergraduate degree level and different teaching approaches.
• Experience of teaching the subject in a secondary school across the 11-16 age range.
• Postgraduate qualification in the subject or in the teaching of the subject.
• Experience examining the subject for an appropriate exam board.
• Ability to offer extra-curricular or enrichment activities and use digital platforms to create and share teaching and assessment resources.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional conduct and actively engage in performance management and professional development activities.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, external agencies, and the Senior Leadership Team.
• Participate in meetings, quality assurance processes, and school events outside normal hours.
• Promote and uphold the Trust and Academy’s ethos, policies, procedures, and Health & Safety standards.
• Ensure pupil safeguarding, welfare, attendance, punctuality, and behaviour are monitored and supported.
• Serve as a form tutor, delivering pastoral programmes and supervising pupils as required.
• Teach the curriculum, prepare pupils for examinations, and provide additional support such as interventions and revision lessons.
• Plan collaboratively, set homework, adapt teaching for SEND/EAL students, and maintain high standards of pupil work.
• Assess pupil progress, evaluate teaching approaches, and provide reports and references to support pupil development.
• Actively contribute to school life, including enrichment activities and departmental discussions on teaching methods.

Skills

QTS

English subject knowledge

Digital teaching platforms

Curriculum development

Performance management

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Relevant degree (English)

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

East Point Academy in Lowestoft is seeking an outstanding Teacher of English. You will deliver high-quality lessons, collaborate with the English team on a knowledge-rich curriculum, and support pupil progress across the 11-16 age range.

The role allows for professional development within the Inspiration Trust, with a strong focus on pedagogy, safeguarding, and performance management. January 2027 start, 32.5 hours per week.