Teacher of English

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Leiston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing secondary school in Suffolk is seeking a passionate Teacher of English for a full-time position covering maternity leave starting January 2026. The ideal candidate will inspire students and deliver high-quality educational experiences in a supportive environment. Competitive benefits include professional development and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Shopping and leisure discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Be highly accomplished in current role.
• Deliver high-quality educational experiences.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and inspire pupils.
• Work with a supportive team.
• Commit to safeguarding pupils.

Skills

Motivation

Passion for teaching

Ability to inspire

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Job Description

• Alde Valley Academy
• Address: Leiston, Suffolk IP16 4BG
• Salary: MPR/UPR
• Hours: Full time
• Contract: Maternity / Paternity Cover. Required from January 2026
• Reference: 7872

Alde Valley Academy (part of Kingfisher Schools Trust) is the fastest growing secondary school in Suffolk due to the high expectations we have of our staff and students. We are ambitious for our students’ progress, attainment and personal development and strive to create an environment that promotes a keen enjoyment of learning.

We are situated in Leiston, a small town not far from Saxmundham and Aldeburgh and close to the beautiful Suffolk coast.

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and inspiring Teacher of English to join our friendly and inspiring team. This post is to cover a period of maternity leave which is expected to commence in January 2026.

We take pride in nurturing, motivating and encouraging all our staff and pupils to be the best they can be. Alde Valley Academy’s ethos is founded on a set of values (Co-operation, Ambition, Respect and Empathy), which inspire and are evident in all the academy does.

We have high aspirations for our pupils and provide a range of opportunities to enrich their life experiences. We are proud that we provide a highly caring and safe environment for our pupils and families.

You will:

• be highly motivated, passionate and have the ability to inspire pupils to be the best they can be
• be accomplished in your current role
• deliver the highest quality educational experience for our children
• be wholly dedicated to safeguarding pupils
• work alongside a supportive team of professionals within the school and as part of Kingfisher Schools Trust.

We will offer you:

• a welcoming and caring staff team
• a supportive team of professionals within the school and as part of Kingfisher Schools Trust
• a range of dedicated staff wellbeing support.

Kingfisher Schools Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits, including:

• excellent opportunities for continuous professional development
• access to a huge variety of training courses through The National College
• a pension scheme (TPS) with generous employer contribution
• an Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
• shopping and leisure discounts
• a cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• an affordable electric car salary sacrifice scheme.

To find out more, we encourage interested candidates to visit our school so that we can show you around and answer any questions that you may have. To arrange a visit, please email [e-mail]

How To Apply

To view the job description and apply, please visit our website. Please submit your application as soon as possible, as the closing date for this vacancy may be altered if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Closing date: 1 pm, 10 October 2025. Interview date: 22 October 2025.

Our school is part of Kingfisher Schools Trust. The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be part of the pre-employment screening process for this role. An application form must be completed in full; CVs alone cannot be accepted.