Teacher of English in Sunderland

As a Teacher of English, you will:

• Deliver high-quality teaching that inspires, challenges, and supports students.
• Plan engaging lessons that promote excellent progress for all learners.
• Contribute to the department's curriculum development and overall strategic aims.
• Assess and monitor student progress, providing meaningful feedback.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
• Uphold high expectations for behaviour, conduct, and personal development.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the department and wider school.
• Play a full role in the wider life of the school, including pastoral duties and extracurricular activities.

This role is ideal for an enthusiastic, reflective practitioner with a real commitment to helping pupils achieve their potential.

Desirable Qualifications

• Awareness of current GCSE syllabus developments.
• Interest in innovation in the classroom.
• Experience supporting trips, visits, and enrichment.

Why Work With Us?

• A supportive trust and school community rooted in strong values.
• Excellent professional development through our Centre for Professional Learning.
• Opportunities for progression across Consilium's regional hubs.
• A culture built on teamwork, reflection, and continual improvement.
• A diverse, vibrant school environment where every day is different.
• A forward-looking Academy preparing for a state-of-the-art new building.

We are looking forward to welcoming a committed Teacher of English who shares our passion for raising aspirations and delivering exceptional learning experiences.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status and relevant degree.
• Strong subject knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum.
• Ability to teach English at KS3 and GCSE.
• Ability to motivate, enthuse, and challenge pupils.
• A commitment to safeguarding, wellbeing, and equality.
• Positive attitude, emotional resilience, and professionalism.
• Experience working with 11-16 age groups.

Flexibility is essential, and duties may vary in line with the evolving needs of the school and Trust.

About Thornhill Academy and Consilium Academies

Thornhill Academy and Consilium Academies are delighted that you are considering joining our community as a Teacher of English. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a values-driven, forward-thinking trust and a rapidly improving school where your contribution will make a real difference to young people's lives.

At Consilium, our mission is simple: to be an excellent trust with excellent schools. We live our values—Excellence, Equity, and Integrity—every day and are committed to ensuring all pupils and colleagues reach their full potential. We believe in collaboration, professional growth, and providing colleagues with meaningful opportunities for development through our Centre for Professional Learning. No matter where you are in your career, we will support you to flourish. Every young person, regardless of background, deserves an exceptional education. We are committed to creating inclusive, inspiring, diverse communities across our academies where every learner can thrive.

Thank you for your interest in working at Thornhill Academy. We are incredibly proud of our school and the journey we are on. Our May 2024 Ofsted inspection graded us 'Good', reflecting the pace and ambition of our improvement—yet we are far from done. With a brand-new school build beginning in April 2026, this is a truly exciting time to join our community. Thornhill Academy serves a vibrant, diverse student population, with young people representing 14 ethnicities and 35 languages. We celebrate our differences and provide a warm, inclusive environment where pupils and staff learn from each other every day. Our mission is clear: to enable all students to access a fulfilling future, whether that means university or an alternative career pathway. There are no excuses for underachievement here—just the highest expectations and genuine care for every young person.

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.