Teacher of EnglishEDV/2026/OSCA/08896

We are looking to recruit a Teacher of English to develop, plan and deliver effective and high-quality learning experiences for all students. In this role you will be accountable for the learning and achievement of all students following the courses they teach.

The English department at Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy is a welcoming, dynamic team of dedicated teachers. Our staff enjoy excellent working relationships with one another and a strong history of supporting Early Career Teachers and ITT providers. We strive to ensure that every student has the knowledge and skills needed to access their chosen future destinations by offering a broad, well-sequenced curriculum from KS3 to KS5. This supportive environment encourages continual enhancement of our skills, creativity and competencies in the teaching and learning of English.

Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy is an exciting and dynamic place to work. We are an oversubscribed secondary academy with over 1400 students on roll at Key Stages 3-5. Our core drivers—Outcomes, Values and Choices—are at the heart of our daily actions and interactions, and we pride ourselves on building strong relationships based on mutual respect, at all levels.

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset. We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child, and the teams in our Trust make this reality possible. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning.

The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive. Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we proudly serve. Being part of a team and community where you belong – a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities. A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits.

As a staff member at an Ormiston Academies Trust academy, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional development, personal well-being and work-life balance. While specific benefits may vary slightly between individual academies, the core offerings across the Trust include:

• A collaborative space where people feel respected, empowered and truly valued.
• A nationwide school network offering shared resources and opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Automatic pay progression.
• Generous pension and life cover.
• Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through our benefits platform.
• Access to discounts including the Blue Light Card.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to health and well-being programmes, including a counselling service.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 10th May 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role; therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered. All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition checks, two references and an enhanced DBS check including the Children’s Barred List.

For further details and questions regarding the role, contact Kate Boughey, HR Officer via email to K.Boughey@SCAcademy.co.uk.