Teacher of English

We are seeking an outstanding Teacher of English with the ability to deliver high-quality teaching and learning that enables all students to thrive. The successful candidate will join a strong and supportive department of experienced, dedicated teachers. You will have a proven track record of successful classroom practice, underpinned by excellent subject knowledge. We are looking for a candidate with strong communication and organisational skills, alongside the ability to engage, inspire and motivate students to achieve their full potential. This is an exciting opportunity to teach across all Key Stages and the full ability range. We are committed to investing in our staff and offer extensive CPD opportunities, alongside strong line management support. We are looking for someone who is: Passionate and enthusiastic about learning and about English as a subject An inspirational, creative and highly effective classroom practitioner Committed to securing excellent progress for all students, particularly disadvantaged learners Hardworking, imaginative and highly organised, with excellent time management skills A collaborative team player who values working positively with colleagues across the school At Meadowhead School and Sixth Form you will find: Students who are eager to succeed Supportive and dedicated colleagues Excellent professional development and guidance Staff benefits include: Enrolment onto the enhanced SmartClinic package, providing a wide range of wellbeing support for all employees If you would like to join our school, where every person matters, we would be delighted to receive your application. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Fiona Cope at copef@meadowhead.sheffield.sch.uk o arrange a visit. SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT Meadowhead School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of all convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences. Should you be shortlisted for this position, you will be asked to declare any convictions. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of wh