This is an exciting opportunity for a full time, permanent Teacher of English to join a dynamic and hardworking group of teachers. There is a shared commitment to high standards of teaching and learning as well as concern for each individual student they work with. The person appointed will be assured of considerable support; we are a very successful, enthusiastic, hardworking faculty who are keen to share ideas and the principle of mutual professional support is paramount.

Classes are taught in mixed-ability groupings.  Our aim is to allow all students to access the curriculum in a range of ways that will develop students into effective communicators through their engagement with various practices in reading, writing and oracy.  Developing students enjoyment of reading is a significant focus for us as a faculty, we believe not all reading in the classroom needs to be studied but instead enjoyed, discussed and demonstrative of how we would like students to read for pleasure at home.

A new member of the team who is willing to share ideas and contribute to exciting initiatives would be a welcome addition.

This post comes with the potential to apply for an exciting TLR for Farlingaye's Reading Lead. 

The whole school Reading Lead will have strategic oversight for the approach to reading at Farlingaye. The role will include organising and analysing reading assessments; working collaboratively with faculties and middle leaders to support the embedding of effective reading strategies across the curriculum; organising and evaluating evidence-informed reading interventions for students who require additional support as well as continuing to develop our reading for pleasure strategy. 

A generous timetable reduction will be attached to this role, allowing the successful candidate dedicated time to work strategically with staff and students, support intervention delivery and drive improvements in reading outcomes across the school.

If you require more information about this TLR role, please contact Ellie Colton, Deputy Headteacher ecolton@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk

Potential candidates are encouraged to visit the school, and will be warmly welcomed. Should you wish to visit please contact our HR team on hr@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk  or 01394 385720.

Full information about the job role is detailed in the attached job information book. If you would like to discuss the job role further, please do not hesitate to contact Peter Smith, Headteacher: psmith@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk or Alice Silvester, Head of Faculty: asilvester@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk

Closing Date: 9.00 am Monday, 9^th February 2026 

Interview Date: Thursday, 12^th February 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  DBS checks required for all posts.

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Bungay High School, Holbrook Academy, Kesgave High School, Castle EAST School, EAST SCITT and six primary schools Aldeburgh, Wickham Market, Easton, Leiston, Kyson and Saxmundham with whom we work closely with