Inspire a Love of Language & Literature – Teacher of English
Location: Cambridgeshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £32,916 – £51,047 annually (actual)
✅ Suitable for ECTs
Are you a passionate and knowledgeable English specialist ready to help shape a new school’s academic identity? We are seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of English to join a growing team at a new and ambitious secondary setting. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to building a high-performing English department from the ground up.
⭐ About the Role
As a Teacher of English, you will:
Deliver high-quality English lessons that develop strong foundational skills in reading, writing, vocabulary, and literary understanding.
Teach a rigorous, knowledge-rich curriculum designed to build powerful disciplinary knowledge.
Contribute to a Year 7 transition programme that integrates literacy development with elements of PSHE and Citizenship.
Provide adaptive teaching and effective scaffolding to ensure every pupil—including those with SEND—can access a challenging curriculum.
Work closely with the SEND team to ensure classroom practice supports diverse needs.
Use assessment intelligently to check understanding, address misconceptions, and secure strong progress.
Contribute to the shaping of the English department during its foundational phase.
Support enrichment opportunities such as debating clubs, competitions, reading groups, and theatre visits.
Collaborate with colleagues, modelling professionalism and a commitment to continuous improvement.
What They’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
A dedicated English specialist with excellent subject knowledge across literature, language, and writing.
Someone who values powerful disciplinary knowledge, including literary analysis, rhetoric, and exposure to challenging texts.
A reflective, research-informed practitioner with strong pedagogical understanding.
A teacher with high expectations for pupil behaviour, effort, and scholarly engagement.
Excited by the opportunity to help build and shape an emerging department.
Committed to professional growth and enthusiastic about contributing to the culture of a new school.
This role is ideal for both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers keen to make a meaningful impact.
Why Join Them?
You’ll benefit from:
The chance to help shape English provision in a new and rapidly developing school.
A supportive, research-informed environment centred on academic rigour and subject expertise.
Colleagues who value collaboration, high standards, and professional curiosity.
Opportunities for growth as the school expands year on year.
You’ll also have access to a wide range of staff benefits, including:
Generous annual leave allowances (where applicable) and well-being initiatives.
Pension scheme options with life cover and additional financial support.
Retail, health, leisure, and travel discounts.
Fresh meals provided on site each working day.
Professional membership fee contributions (where required).
Extensive well-being support and employee assistance programmes.
Health care plans and access to online GP services.
Cycle-to-work and additional staff benefit schemes.
A broad and high-quality CPD programme offering training in curriculum, pedagogy, SEND, leadership, and more.
Interested?
If you’re ready to inspire young people with a love of English and help shape a new school community, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your teaching career.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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