Teacher of English at Beacon Academy, Cleethorpes 

Permenent - Full time

Required from April 2026

Salary: MPS/UPS

Do you want a job where you make a difference to the lives of children and young people?

Do you want to be inspired on a daily basis by your work?  

Are you passionate about inclusion and committed to meeting the needs of all children?

Do you have the ability to engage, motivate and promote the learning and personal development of pupils?

Are you passionate about your subject and excited by teaching English? 

It is a very exciting time to be at Beacon Academy. We have recently moved into our brand-new, multi-million-pound building, providing our staff and students with access to the most up-to-date facilities and resources to support high-quality teaching and learning. The academy is part of Wellspring Academy Trust, which was recently awarded the title of ‘Multi Academy Trust of the Year.’ The Trust and school have a reputation for having a relational approach to education while maintaining high standards and expectations. The values of the Trust are matched by the school: ‘We make a difference.’ If you share this philosophy, this may be the job for you.

Details of Wellspring Academy Trust can be found at: https://wellspringacademytrust.co.uk/

Your Role and Our Commitment to You

The academy offers an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic person to join our team as a Teacher of English. We are seeking to appoint an innovative professional who can secure high-quality student outcomes and establish good working relationships within a disciplined, motivated environment. The successful candidate will be capable of inspiring students of all abilities by providing personalised instruction and differentiated work suitable to stretch every learner, with particular reference to Education Support Plans.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver high-quality lessons that promote an appreciation and enjoyment of English.

Mark classwork and homework effectively in line with departmental schemes of work.

Monitor student progress and maintain detailed records of performance against target grades.

Prepare students thoroughly for internal and external examinations.

Undertake the duties of a form tutor and contribute to the wider life of the school.

Wellspring Academy Trust and Beacon Academy believe in investing in our staff. We have a strong CPD offer, and all new staff will receive a supportive induction programme; this post may be of interest to an ECT. You will be expected to attend calendared meetings, embrace professional development, and align with our Academy values of Unconditional Positive Regard.

Ready to Apply?

We encourage any applicant to visit the school or book an informal phone conversation with a member of the leadership team. Please feel free to contact the academy via email at hr@beaconacademy.co.uk to arrange a suitable time. If you're as excited by this challenge as we are and believe this might be the role for you, please review all attached documents before submitting your application.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to an Enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Important Note for Overseas Applicants: If you have lived or worked overseas in the last five years, you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the relevant countries if you are the preferred candidate.