Teacher of English

The Manor Academy; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Peacehaven is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of English. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team focused on providing outstanding education. Ideal applicants will demonstrate excellent teaching skills, organizational abilities, and a strong passion for student potential. The role offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment. The commitment to the welfare of students and rigorous hiring processes reflects the school's dedication to excellence.

Benefits

Competitive pay and pay progression opportunities

Discounted healthcare

Gym membership

High street retail discounts

Career average pension scheme

Wellbeing support mechanisms

Qualifications

• Excellent teaching skills with commitment to student learning.
• Ability to deliver engaging lessons.
• Talent to build on strong foundations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons to all students.
• Support students in achieving their full potential.
• Join an effective and hardworking team.

Skills

Strong teaching ability

Organizational skills

Passion for student potential

Job description

Grade and Salary

MPS/UPS

Working Pattern

0.8 FTE

Contract term

Permanent

The School

The Manor Academy has an excellent reputation for its high standards of teaching, student behaviour and academic achievement. Ofsted recognised the journey we have been on when grading us as a “good” school, citing that the quality of education has been transformed since the previous inspection.

The role

The Manor Academy are looking for an enthusiastic Teacher of English to join their team. The successful candidate will join a team of effective, hardworking professionals, committed to providing an outstanding education for all students. This role is perfect for an individual who is committed to students’ learning and ensuring they each achieve their full potential by consistently delivering engaging lessons.

The person

We are looking to appoint a colleague who is an excellent teacher and has the talent, drive and commitment to build on current strong foundations. The ideal candidate will have a strong teaching ability, be well organised and have a strong passion and belief in the potential of every student.

Applicants must be able to attend the school in person if selected for interview.

Applications must arrive by: 08:00am Friday 09 January 2026

Interviews will be held on: Thursday 15 January 2026

Why join us

There are many reasons to choose The Two Counties Trust as a great place to start or continue your career. We recognise the importance of a happy, healthy, rewarded and well‑motivated workforce and as such we have developed our HR strategy to invest in our employees. We have removed appraisal and appraisal related pay progression, changing the focus from validation to professional growth and enabling all our employees to get better all the time. We are fully committed to supporting your career and professional growth through a range of routes both within schools and across the Trust and we offer extensive professional learning opportunities for all employees.

We offer

• Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.
• We do not operate appraisal or appraisal related pay progression. All employees participate in our Professional Learning Scheme which supports colleagues to develop their expertise and benefit from valuable professional learning.
• An array of employee benefits and lifestyle options including discounted healthcare, gym membership and extensive high street retail discounts.
• Entry to a career average pension scheme.
• Opportunities to experience and share practice in our partner schools across the Trust.
• A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like‑minded professionals.
• Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.
• We take the wellbeing and health of employees seriously. We have a range of support mechanisms and benefits available to employees and the Trust has signed up to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity relevant to children.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures.

In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates and a social media check will be required as a condition of employment.

We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.