Teacher of English (Ideal for ECTs)

Teaching Vacancies; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Hinckley is seeking a dedicated full-time teacher to begin in August 2026. The role involves implementing curriculum policies, assessing pupil progress, and creating a positive learning environment. The department is collaborative, emphasizing professional development and high expectations for pupil achievement. This position offers a comprehensive induction and ongoing support to foster a love for literature among students while ensuring their well-being and educational growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Ongoing professional development

Wellbeing focus

Collaborative team spirit

Access to a wide range of resources

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching with an emphasis on individual learning needs.
• Knowledge of curriculum policies and requirements.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee curriculum policies.
• Assess and report on pupil development.
• Maintain classroom discipline.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Communication

Collaboration

Assessment of pupil progress

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

A: TEACHING

• To use and implement subject/department curriculum policies and in co-operation with colleagues, work toward the achievement of the school’s goals and targets within the subject area.
• To set and mark homework as per homework timetable.
• To promote the general progress and well-being of individual pupils and of any class or group of pupils assigned to you, expecting the highest possible standard for each pupil. This includes responsibility for pupils identified in the SEND Code of Practice and responsibility for liaising with learning support staff to ensure the needs of all children with SEN are met within the SEN Code of Practice.
• To communicate and consult with the parents of pupils when appropriate and to communicate and co-operate with persons or bodies outside the school when appropriate, taking account of any departmental or school policy.
• To participate in meetings as determined in the school and departmental meeting cycles.
• To participate in the arrangements made for professional development, review and appraisal.
• To participate in staff training and development activities as required.
• To ensure that, whenever possible, appropriate work is set to cover absence. This should always be done when absence is known in advance.

B: PUPIL ACHIEVEMENT

• To develop appropriate learning experiences for each group using a variety of teaching styles (keeping abreast of current developments) and maintaining the level of discipline essential for learning to take place.
• To assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of those pupils for which you have a responsibility in accordance with any agreed departmental and school policies, providing or contributing to oral and written reports as required.
• To attend Progress Evenings as required.
• To report on pupils’ progress as required, in line with reporting procedures and time frames.

C: INDIVIDUAL NEEDS

• To teach pupils according to their individual educational needs, including provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs; ensuring that pupils’ work is regularly monitored, marked and recorded, in accordance with department and school assessment policies.
• To maintain, record and mark books as required (including electronically).
• To advise the Head of Department on recommendations for changes of group/set, as and when appropriate.
• To advise and co-operate with the Head of Department on the preparation and development of courses of study, meeting N.C. requirements, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment arrangements.
• To contribute to EHCP review meetings.
• To ensure that the school's Child Protection Policy is followed at all times and any safeguarding issues are immediately reported following the school’s safeguarding procedures.

D: MISCELLANEOUS

• To oversee the general tidiness and condition of furniture and fabric of, and equipment in, the teaching base, including where appropriate the display of pupils’ work, thus creating an environment conducive to learning (reporting to the Site Team any issues of health and safety or damage requiring repairs).
• To carry out the duties placed on employees by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
• To adhere to all policies relating to Health and Safety as determined by the school’s Governing Board.

What the school offers its staff

Thank you for your interest in this role. This is a full time role to begin August 2026.

Our highly successful English Department is a mutually supportive team who work hard to craft cultural capital into every lesson. We are driven to inspire pupils to foster a love of reading and a curiosity to learn from the literature we share with them. We work collaboratively as a team of specialist staff, sharing resources and good practice to create a rich learning experience for our students. We follow the school’s model of leadership and have two Co-Heads to run this core-subject department.

Our aim is to ensure that our curriculum caters for all levels of achievement to increase the confidence of individuals and foster an enthusiasm for the subject. We also pride ourselves on having high expectations for our pupils. As a result, our pupils achieve highly and are well behaved, allowing teaching and learning to take centre stage.

Classes are taught in mixed ability groups: eight hours per fortnight in KS3 (with one hour in the library for a dedicated reading lesson) and nine hours per fortnight in KS4. Our curriculum is fully- resourced to give teachers autonomy to adapt with their own students in mind.

Reading is a key focus of the school and is spearheaded by the English Department. All of our students are expected to read widely outside of school to prepare for the demands of GCSE and beyond. Our lessons take place in eight well-equipped classrooms. We have access to the library, a department laptop trolley and ICT rooms.

We are forward-thinking, enthusiastic and committed. We are all reflective practitioners who strive every year to improve our quality-first teaching and celebrate the results. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed colleague who is willing to go the extra mile for our pupils to share a love of literature and writing.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive induction programme – tailored support for ECTs and new staff.
• Professional development – ongoing training, appraisal, and opportunities to grow.
• Wellbeing focus – a culture of care and respect for staff.
• Collaborative team spirit – work alongside talented, reflective practitioners.
• Enriching curriculum – access to a wide range of resources, facilities, and extracurricular opportunities.
• Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.