Teacher of English at Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy
New
Job Reference # EDV/2025/MVPA/28156
Location Victoria Park Road, Hackney, London, Greater London, E9 7HD
Contract Type Permanent
Contract Term Full-Time
Salary Annually (FTE) Teachers main pay scale + Mossbourne allowance £1600 / UPS
Closing Date 11:59pm, 2nd Oct 2025
Start Date 05/01/2026
Positions Available 1
Suitable for ECTs
About this Role
Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy seeks to appoint a Teacher of English.
Mossbourne Federation is the realisation of Sir Clive Bourne's dream to provide the children of Hackney with an outstanding education. Built on a formula of high expectations, doing the simple things right, and the belief that all children can succeed, Mossbourne offers an environment where all learners, regardless of ability, benefit from innovative and enlightened approaches to teaching and learning. Our calm working atmosphere creates well-rounded individuals who excel in the arts, on the sporting field, and academically.
In 2025, our 20th anniversary year, we are delighted to have expanded to include three Thurrock schools in our Federation. We now consist of seven academies:
* Mossbourne Community Academy (MCA) secondary and sixth form, Hackney
* Mossbourne Fobbing Academy (MFA) secondary and sixth form, Thurrock
* Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy (MHLA) primary, Thurrock
* Mossbourne Parkside Academy (MPA) primary, Hackney
* Mossbourne Port Side Academy (MPSA) secondary, Thurrock
* Mossbourne Riverside Academy (MRA) primary, Hackney
* Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (MVPA) secondary, Hackney
The successful applicant will be passionate about teaching English and about developing students as curious learners who will become fluent in the technical complexities of English grammar, spelling and vocabulary. They will inspire students to appreciate the richness and diversity of our language and its history. They will be well organised and willing to go the 'extra mile'. They will hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), have a proven track record of successful English teaching across different key stages and believe that all students can succeed in English language and literature.
Working for a Mossbourne Federation Academy means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners. Colleagues are warm, welcoming, and supportive of each other. As one of the country's leading federations, staff expectations are high. The Mossbourne Federation engages with, and supports its workforce, thus creating an inspirational working environment which nurtures the development of personal and professional excellence.
Federation staff are rewarded through the comprehensive package of benefits listed in our Federation Recruitment Brochure, including:
* Private healthcare, to support health and wellbeing, fully paid by the Federation
* Early finish on Friday - secondary academies
* Hybrid working for planning and preparation time - primary academies
* The Mossbourne Allowance
* Free lunches
* Free staff fitness classes and/or use of onsite gym - secondary academies
* Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes
* Discounts at local restaurants
* Discounted gym membership with the ability to spread membership costs
* Saturday and holiday paid programme
* Special leave scheme (additional paid time off)
* Staff appreciation awards and events
* First rate professional development and career opportunities
* Financial support for career development
* 'Introduction Bonus' for current staff
* Remuneration for exam board marking
* Tea, coffee and refreshments provided for staff throughout the week
* Terms and conditions apply for some benefits
If you are passionate about innovative education, have a commitment to personal excellence and are ready for a new challenge, we welcome your application.
Please note that CVs or incomplete application forms will not be considered. All other applications will be considered; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Mossbourne Federation reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.
At Mossbourne Federation, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We do not discriminate in recruitment or during employment based on any protected characteristic or aspect of individual identity. We have committed to becoming an Anti-Racist organisation and we welcome individuals with the ethos and energy to help us achieve this goal.
The Mossbourne Federation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Related Documents
* Federation Recruitment Brochure.pdf
* Teacher Of English JD - September.pdf
* Working For Mossbourne
Contact Details
Recruitment
recruitment@mossbourne.org
Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy
Open Data obtained from: Department for Education
Victoria Park Road, Hackney, London
Greater London
E9 7HD
02085104550
enquiries@mvpa.mossbourne.org
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