Job Description
Role: Teacher of English
Academy: Outwood Academy Shafton
Start Date: September 2026
Salary (Actual Salary): MPS1 £32,916 - UPS3 £51,048
Working Pattern: 32.5 Hours Per Week, Monday - Friday, Full Time/Part time considered
About the Academy
Outwood Academy Shafton is an 11–16 academy based in the heart of Shafton, Barnsley. We are proud to be a ‘Good’ school, as recognised by Ofsted, where inspectors noted our ‘high expectations for the academic success of all pupils’ and the ‘calm and purposeful’ environment we foster. As part of the high-performing Outwood Grange Academies Trust, you will join a supportive network of academies committed to raising standards and transforming lives.
About the Department
Our English department is a well-established, high-performing team with a strong reputation across the academy and wider community. You’ll join a dedicated team of thirteen experienced English specialists, two subject specialist teaching assistants, and two 121 tutors, all committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning. Our enthusiastic educators are further supported by our highly skilled and experienced School Standards Improvement Partners, providing continuous CPD and individual support.
The department boasts an exceptionally well-resourced and culturally rich curriculum, featuring cutting-edge classroom technologies that empower teachers to deliver dynamic and inspiring learning experiences. We nurture a close-knit and supportive team environment – a true family dedicated to maximising the potential of every student and equipping them with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the future.
We are a successful department that has made significant improvements in recent years. We continue to develop our curriculum, ensuring students are exposed to a variety of texts and ideas to broaden their perspective and cultural capital, and place a huge emphasis on the love of reading.
Our Commitment
As a member of the Outwood Family of Schools, we believe in putting Students First, raising standards, and transforming lives. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.
Our Employee Values
* We are a Family – we support one another, collaborate openly, and work as one team for the benefit of our students and community.
* Ambition Without Limit – we believe in the limitless potential of every child and colleague, striving continually for excellence.
* Every Interaction Counts – we recognise that every conversation, lesson, fixture, and moment matters in sharing our students' experience and success.
* We Turn Our Best into Normal – we set high standards and work relentlessly to make excellence the everyday standard.
* We Break Down Barriers – we are committed to inclusion, ensuring that all students can access, enjoy, and succeed in physical education and sport regardless of background or ability.
The successful candidate will embody these values, modelling them through leadership, teaching, and engagement with the wider academy community.
Responsibilities
The Teacher is expected to implement and use a wide range of teaching and learning strategies within the classroom, applying techniques like Assessment for Learning (AfL) to continually improve student performance. A core duty involves effectively using student level data to identify areas for development and raise standards.
This professional must be aware of strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students, alongside possessing a good understanding of curriculum developments within their specific subject area. The role requires maintaining high expectations for all students and effectively communicating with students and their parents, both orally and in writing. The teacher is expected to work collaboratively as part of a team, sharing good practice across the department, and demonstrating creativity in problem solving and a willingness to adopt new approaches.
Qualifications
Essential qualifications include a degree in an appropriate discipline related to the relevant subject and a teaching qualification coupled with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Required experience includes recent and relevant teaching experience (either in employment or training) and experience of assessment at Key Stage 3 and 4.
The successful candidate will be confident in using standard computer packages (word processing, email, and spreadsheets) and understand how these tools can enhance student learning. The role demands high levels of professionalism, including the ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner, and a capacity to recognise potential child safeguarding issues.
Benefits
* A competitive salary with pay progression
* A fantastic pension and additional benefits
* Flexible family friendly policies from day one
* Wellbeing strategy and Employee Assistance Programme
* Our Workload Charter with guaranteed CPD every week and much more (for teaching roles)
Further Information
For further information or to arrange a visit to the academy, please contact Claire Peasegood, Head of English, by email at c.peasegood@shafton.outwood.com who will be happy to assist.
For more information and to apply online, please click the apply button.
Closing Date
Midday on Thursday 23 April 2026. We reserve the right to close the advertisement early.
Safeguarding and Equality
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
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