English Teacher

Job Title: English Teacher
Location: Ipswich
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 per annum (MPS/UPS)

Are you a passionate English Teacher who can inspire students to develop a love for reading, writing and literature?

Do you have strong classroom management skills and the ability to engage students across Key Stages 3 and 4?

Are you looking to join a supportive and welcoming English department where you can develop your teaching career?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a growing secondary academy based in Ipswich, which is looking to appoint an English Teacher. The school provides a caring and inclusive learning environment, with hardworking and enthusiastic students, a broad curriculum and a strong commitment to academic achievement, personal development and staff wellbeing.

The school is looking to take on a dedicated English Teacher on a permanent, full-time basis, teaching English across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4. The successful English Teacher will plan and deliver engaging lessons, assess and monitor student progress, maintain high expectations of behaviour and contribute to extracurricular activities and wider school development. Experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers / ECTs are encouraged to apply.

The successful English Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status / QTS, with ECTs also welcomed to apply
• Strong subject knowledge of the English curriculum across KS3 and KS4
• Experience planning and delivering engaging English lessons to students aged 11-16
• Excellent classroom management and behaviour management skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt teaching to suit different learning needs
• A positive, enthusiastic and committed approach to raising student attainment

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A competitive salary on the MPS / UPS pay scale
• A welcoming and supportive English department
• Access to professional development opportunities and a wider network of subject specialists
• A supportive working environment with a strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Access to a range of employee benefits
• On-site parking

If you are interested in this permanent English Teacher position, then click 'APPLY NOW' and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

Applications close at 9:00am on Tuesday 20 October 2026. Early applications are encouraged as the school reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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