Teacher of English in Leicester

English is a popular subject at Babington Academy. We are excited to be recruiting for an inspirational Teacher of English to join our very talented and thriving English department from August 2026. We are passionate about finding the right person for our school and encourage applications from both newly qualified and more experienced teachers.

Regardless of experience, the ideal candidate will be ambitious, passionate and committed and will want to help to embed our core values of respect, ambition and resilience across our school community. Our English team is a strong and very well established department with excellent facilities. We ask that all our teachers look to capture the imagination of our students and help to bring your subject to life! We would love to hear from you if you are likeminded, inspiring and knowledgeable within your subject and want to make a real difference to the lives of our students.

It is a very exciting time to join us at Babington; we are an Ofsted Good school, with “Good Behaviour and Attitudes” (OFSTED 2023). We provide a vibrant and diverse 11-16 school where our students are our best resource and is a place where the best teachers can make a huge difference to the outcomes of our students.

Do you want to help shape learner identity? Have you got what it takes? Would you like to be part of something special? If so, join our team at Babington Academy for a career without limits.

We promise:

• That every day you’ll get the opportunity to inspire young people and use your skills to give something back. Our students are amazing… that’s a promise!
• To support you professionally and personally by providing excellent professional development within our supportive community where staff debate teaching and learning. In addition to our academy based CPD, staff can also opt into Trust led professional development.
• We currently have eight Specialist Leaders in Education (SLEs). Would you like to be our ninth?
• Working in our calm, child-centered, supportive and well-resourced environment will ensure that you thrive!
• An ambitious leadership team with a clear vision for the Academy.
• High quality new build with superb teaching and learning environments and facilities.

Why work for us?

You will be given the opportunity to grow professionally and personally in this role and you will have access to meaningful professional development. As a school and within our Trust, we value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, please let us know on your application and we’ll facilitate this wherever we can.

Our staff benefits package includes:

• Access to the highly competitive Teacher’s Pension Scheme.
• Staff Wellbeing Package - Access to a number of free services, including confidential counselling sessions, GP Helpline, physiotherapy, virtual gym, weight management, menopause, mindfulness and relaxation sessions.
• Staff Benefits Package - Access to a huge range of savings from retailers such as Currys, Halfords, Wilko, Asda, Tesco, M&S, Morrisons plus cinema and travel.
• Cycle to Work – This initiative allows you to make huge Tax and National Insurance savings on the cost of a new bike and safety accessories.
• Green Car Salary Sacrifice – Eligible LwLAT employees can choose a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car that comes complete with motor insurance, servicing, maintenance, replacement tyres and RAC breakdown cover, for a fixed monthly amount.
• Free Financial Support Service from Barclays - support with all aspects of your financial health and wellbeing.
• Eye Test Vouchers – Free SpecSavers eye test voucher for eligible staff.
• Annual Flu Vaccine – Free flu vaccine voucher for eligible staff.
• Free onsite parking.

We strongly recommend that you visit Babington before applying to see why we are all so proud to be Babington.

Babington Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Learning without Limits Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.