Teacher of English
Pay Scale MPR1 to UPR3; Salary £32,916 to £51,048
Required for January 2027
Springfield is an inclusive and high performing 11-16 school, in which ‘leaders strive to ensure that every pupil feels valued’. Ofsted judged the school to be ‘good’, across the board in April 2025.
We are seeking a friendly, efficient, and enthusiastic individual with a passion for working with young people. The ideal candidate will bring excellent pedagogical skills, alongside ambition, strong qualifications, and high motivation. You will be able to deliver and develop a high quality English curriculum for students of all abilities. ECTs are welcome to apply, as are more experienced educators. Wide ranging CPD opportunities are available to support your professional growth and success.
For an informal discussion regarding the post, please telephone Mr Wilburn (Deputy Headteacher) at the school.
Springfield School and The De Curci Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment practices, an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and other background checks – including overseas checks, online searches, and verification of teachers’ status via the Department for Education’s website - will be carried out prior to any offer of employment
To apply for this post please visit:
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/144192/EDV-2026-SS-62216
Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday, 09 November 2026
Completed application forms will be passed to the recruitment panel for shortlisting and will be reviewed against the person specification detailed in the advert. Applications will be assessed upon receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. An early application is therefore strongly advised.
Tel: 023 92379119
Email: contact@springfield.uk.net
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