Teacher of English Location: Accrington Academy Salary: United Learning Teacher Pay Scale plus TLR 2 Contract type: Full time, Permanent Closing Date: 9th January 2026 Start Date: Post Easter 2026 or earlier if available.
Do you want more pay? Do you want more time? Do you want more support? If you answered yes, then this could be the opportunity you\'ve been waiting for...
We are seeking a passionate and highly skilled Teacher of English to join our vibrant and dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity not only to teach an engaging curriculum and inspire a love of learning, but also to take on a departmental leadership role as Teaching, Data & Outcomes Lead. This TLR position offers the chance to help shape teaching and learning across the department, lead on data‑driven improvement, and play a key role in raising standards and achievement for all students.
Responsibilities
- Inspires a love of literature and language, bringing creativity and passion into the classroom.
- Delivers consistently high‑quality teaching, with a proven track record of improving student outcomes.
- Sets high expectations for all learners, fostering ambition and resilience.
- Builds strong relationships with students, colleagues, and families, contributing to a positive and inclusive school culture.
- Embraces innovation and reflective practice, always striving to improve and evolve.
- Supports the wider life of the school, including enrichment and co‑curricular opportunities.
- Is committed to equity and excellence, ensuring every student—regardless of background—can thrive.
Key TLR Duties
- Drive data analysis and intervention planning, ensuring strategies are in place to improve outcomes.
- Support colleagues through instructional coaching and professional development.
- Contribute to curriculum planning and KS4 strategy, ensuring clarity of intent, implementation, and impact.
- Work closely with the Curriculum Leader of English to monitor progress and implement improvement plans.
- Contribute to Accrington Academy\'s Education with Character programme.
Pay
- As part of United Learning, we pay an average of 5% above national scales—the best rates of pay in the sector.
- We offer access to a health cash plan which gives you money back on essential healthcare, from opticians to physiotherapy, and guarantees you 24/7 access to an online GP.
- Access to 250 employee benefits through Westfield Rewards, saving you money on supermarket shopping, gym memberships, holidays, breakdown cover, car leasing, cycle schemes and more.
Time
- All our academies start every term with an additional INSET day set aside for your own planning (in addition to the usual five INSET days—giving you eight in total).
- At least one guaranteed paid personal day each year, to use as you wish; and we offer opportunities for flexible working.
Support
- We provide high‑quality training and development for every stage in your career.
- Every staff member benefits from a personal development plan to support your progression and aspirations.
- We give you access to a high‑quality curriculum with excellent resources and provide support from expert subject advisers.
- We offer access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme, providing support from legal and financial to family and housing and access to free counselling and other wellbeing support.
If this sounds like a role you would be interested in, we would love to hear from you. If you would like to arrange a tour of the Academy or if you have any questions about the role please contact the Principal\'s PA, Sandra Chadburn, at sandra.chadburn@accrington-academy.org.
