Samuel Ward Academy
English Teacher with TLR
Salary: MPS/UPS (£32,916 to £51,048) + TLR2b £3,527-£5,875 (negotiable)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: 1 September 2026
Samuel Ward Academy is looking to appoint a qualified, optimistic, and enthusiastic Teacher of English- TLR Postholder to join our friendly and professional English department. Alongside teaching KS3 and GCSE English, the successful candidate will benefit from an excellent support and induction package, as we undertake to challenge ourselves to provide the very best education for our students and the community. There will also be the opportunity to make connections and find support from teachers of English across the Unity Schools Partnership which includes secondary, special and primary schools. This is an excellent opportunity for an inspiring English teacher and leader, with a passion for ensuring that each student can flourish and succeed academically within an environment that also prioritises enrichment and 'whole-child' development.
The focus areas for the TLR payment will be negotiated according to school need and the strengths of the successful candidate, but are likely to include one or more of: Reading across the curriculum, Library provision, coaching teachers, oracy, CUSP curriculum.
We are a warm, welcoming school, at the heart of our community, committed to creating rich and fulfilling futures for each child. We ensure that our students aspire to be their very best, tackle challenges bravely and work together with compassion to build an inclusive community in which each individual can flourish. We are an Ofsted Good school with the ambition to be a great school. You will join a staff dedicated to promoting a positive culture of tolerance, respect and excellence.
The successful candidate will be a teacher of the highest calibre who has the ability to motivate, challenge and inspire our students. You will be a highly skilled, innovative and enthusiastic practitioner with a determination to achieve the highest outcomes. Already an excellent teacher, you will be ambitious to have an impact across the whole curriculum and possibly the Trust as well.
All staff at SWA benefit from close links with colleagues in the other secondary schools in the Unity Schools Partnership. You will join a highly visible and supportive SLT in a school with a sensible approach to workload and a calm, respectful working environment, alongside a professional and dedicated team of staff.
Samuel Ward is a successful 11-18 co-educational academy. We are situated in pleasant surroundings on the western edge of Suffolk, within easy reach of Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds. We benefit from a modern building and excellent facilities.
Candidates are encouraged to visit our website to learn more about us and to see our Staff Well-being Charter. We encourage prospective applicants to come and visit us during the school day. Please contact Tom Johnston, Headteacher for more information, an informal conversation or to make a pre-application visit (email Kirsty Franks, Headteacher's PA on )
Closing date: 9:00am, 5th March 2026
Interview date: 9th March 2026
Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.
In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.
We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.
CLOSING DATE