About This Role
Inspire and be inspired
Our mission is to ‘inspire learners and change lives’ and that includes our staff. We want to empower our teams so pupils are ready to be kind, confident and impactful world citizens. To help us, we wish to appoint an exciting, exceptional and inspirational Teacher of English who has the passion and commitment to develop confident and capable young people. The successful candidate should possess the ability to think outside the box to ensure students are eager to learn, enabling them to raise their aspirations and to achieve the best possible outcomes.
We would welcome applications from ECTs as well as more experienced teachers.
The successful candidate will provide a supportive, stimulating learning environment and share our high expectations of achievement for all pupils.
In return, we offer:
High quality professional development
Supportive and friendly colleagues
Flexible working opportunities
Staff assistance programme including virtual GP appointments, counselling service, legal services
Access to the Teacher Pension Scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Applications
Please submit your application by the closing date of Friday 1 May 2026 by 12:00pm (midday).
Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 4 May 2026.
For further information about this role, or to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Angela Farmer, the Principal’s PA, via email at AFarmar@elatschools.co.uk
If you have any queries about the recruitment process and compliance, please contact Mrs G Chana, HR Officer at GChana@elatschools.co.uk
The Brittons Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students; therefore, all successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
Please find our policies here: Key Information – The Brittons Academy
Early applications are appreciated as interviews will be arranged as and when suitable applications are received. We reserve the right to commence or complete the recruitment process prior to the closing date.
We do not accept applications via agencies.
Core Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons aligned to the required curriculum.
- Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment for diverse learners.
- Assess student progress rigorously and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Participate actively in broader school life, including extra-curricular programs.
- Collaborate with departmental colleagues to elevate instructional strategies.
Candidate Requirements
- A recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, QTS, or equivalent).
- A minimum of 2 years verifiable post-qualification teaching experience.
- Demonstrable track record of excellent student outcomes.
- A bachelor's degree directly related to your teaching specialization.
- Clear criminal record check spanning the last 10 years of residency.