Teacher of English - High-Expectations Secondary School -...

An established and well-regarded 11–18 secondary school in Leicester is seeking to appoint a committed and inspiring Teacher of English to join its successful English faculty. The school has a strong academic ethos and a clear focus on literacy across the curriculum, resulting in steady improvements in GCSE outcomes and a culture where reading and writing are genuinely valued.

English is central to the school’s improvement strategy and benefits from strong leadership, clear curriculum sequencing and high levels of student engagement. Behaviour across the school is calm and purposeful, enabling teachers to deliver ambitious lessons with confidence.

The Role
You will teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the possibility of Key Stage 5 depending on experience. The curriculum balances canonical literature with diverse contemporary texts, ensuring pupils are exposed to a wide cultural range while developing secure analytical writing skills.

The department has embedded structured essay frameworks, retrieval practice and guided reading strategies that support consistency across year groups. Schemes of work are centrally resourced, reducing planning workload while still allowing teachers to bring personality and creativity to lessons.

The Department
The English team is collaborative and reflective, meeting regularly to review assessment data and refine teaching approaches. Moderation and joint planning are routine, and new staff are supported through mentoring and informal peer observation.

Students are accustomed to clear routines and high expectations. Extended writing is a regular feature of lessons, and literacy is reinforced across subjects through whole-school initiatives.

The School
Situated in a diverse Leicester community, the school has built a reputation for inclusivity alongside academic ambition. Leadership is visible and supportive, with a clear behaviour policy that is consistently applied.

Facilities include a well-stocked library, dedicated English classrooms and access to performance spaces for spoken language and drama-linked activities. Enrichment opportunities such as debating, creative writing clubs and theatre visits are encouraged.

About You
• Qualified English teacher with strong subject knowledge
• Confident teaching literature and language
• Committed to structured, high-quality classroom practice
• Keen to contribute to wider literacy initiatives

Why Apply?
This Leicester school offers stability, professional trust and a clear academic vision. It is an excellent opportunity for an English teacher who values consistency, collaboration and purposeful teaching in a well-led environment.

Please send your CV to express interest in this opportunity.