Teacher of English
Salary: UPS/MPS
Contract: Permeant, Full Time
Start date: September 2026

About the Role

Armthorpe Academy is seeking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Teacher of English to join our committed and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a school that is continually evolving its curriculum and teaching practice to ensure every student can thrive academically and personally.

You will deliver high-quality English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, fostering a love of learning and supporting students to achieve their full potential.

About Us

Armthorpe Academy is an 11–16 school with a strong reputation for inclusion, ambition, and student development. As part of Consilium Academies Trust, we are driven by our core values of Excellence, Equity and Integrity.

We are committed to:

• Delivering a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum
• Supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of every student
• Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Promoting staff wellbeing and professional growth

Through our Trust’s Centre for Professional Learning, we provide high-quality CPD and career progression opportunities to help every colleague flourish.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons that meet the needs of all learners
• Assess, monitor and report on student progress
• Create a positive and disciplined classroom environment
• Contribute to curriculum development and departmental planning
• Support students’ academic and personal development as a Form Tutor
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external partners
• Uphold safeguarding, behaviour, and school policies at all times

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has strong subject knowledge and a passion for English
• Can inspire and motivate students of all abilities
• Has experience teaching KS3 and KS4 (or the potential to do so)
• Is committed to high expectations and student success
• Works effectively as part of a team
• Demonstrates resilience, professionalism, and a positive attitude

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Access to high-quality CPD and career progression opportunities
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Opportunities to work across a growing Multi-Academy Trust
• The chance to make a real difference in students’ lives

Safeguarding

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Armthorpe, please contact dawn.mckinna@consilium-at.com

Closing date for applications is Monday 11^th May 2026

Interviews will take place on a date to be arranged.

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English