Teacher of English
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leeds, LS11 8PG |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 12 Dec 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Stephen Longfellow Academy is seeking to appoint an ambitious, compassionate and inspirational Teacher of English to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented practitioner to make a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable young people by delivering engaging and ambitious English lessons that unlock potential, build confidence and inspire a love of learning.
At The Stephen Longfellow Academy, we believe every young person deserves an exceptional education and the opportunity to succeed, regardless of the barriers they may have faced. As a Teacher of English, you will play a pivotal role in helping students develop the literacy, communication and critical thinking skills that will support them throughout their education and beyond.
Working within a highly supportive and therapeutic environment, you will have the opportunity to deliver a personalised curriculum, foster positive relationships and contribute to transformative outcomes for our students.
We are looking for someone who:
• Holds a good honours degree in English or a related subject.
• Has a strong track record of delivering high-quality English teaching and securing positive outcomes for students.
• Is passionate about raising aspirations and removing barriers to learning.
• Has an understanding of SEND and the strategies needed to support students with additional needs.
• Builds positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Shares our commitment to inclusion, opportunity and excellence for every child.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer you:
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.
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.