* West Row Academy
* Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP28 8NY
* Salary: MPR1-UPR3, £32,916 - £51,048 per annum FTE Plus TLR2a
* Hours: Full time
* Contract: Permanent. Required from January 2026
* Reference: 7914
This post includes a TLR2 (£3,527) to reflect the leadership responsibilities.
West Row Academy are looking to appoint an inspirational Teacher – English Leader.
Team West Row is seeking a motivated and compassionate teacher to join our strong and supportive team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead English across our mainstream school and support our specialist provision hub for pupils with high needs.
You will be part of a nurturing environment where teamwork is key, and every child is supported to thrive both academically and socially. We work closely with families and the local community to ensure the best outcomes for our children.
Our school offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with a dedicated staff team who support one another and share a clear vision for school development.
As part of the Unity Schools Partnership, you will benefit from collaboration with colleagues across the trust and access to a wide range of professional development opportunities.
You will:
* support our school's vision, values, and development priorities
* lead English across the school, with a particular focus on reading and writing
* support colleagues in delivering high-quality English lessons
* champion consistent and effective practice, ideally with experience in CUSP delivery.
Our schools work in close partnership and share the same inclusive philosophy, where every child is a valued member of the school community. We believe that every child has the right to achieve their full potential, and every family can expect to be supported to enable the home and school partnership to flourish. We are aspirational and have high expectations for children with SEND and believe in providing a bespoke curriculum to meet children's needs.
To find out more
Please read the Job Description (pdf) and USP Candidate Information Pack (pdf)
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, or for an informal discussion about the role please contact the headteacher, Elisabeth Close. This can be done through the school office by email on - by calling
How to apply
To apply, please visit our website
Closing date: 9 am, 17 October 2025.
Interview date: 23 October 2025.
Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.
In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.
We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you'd prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we'll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We're keen to ensure we're designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.