Teacher of English

Teacher of English    The Featherstone Academy, Pontefract Road, Featherstone, WF7 5AJ   Hours: Full time  Pay Scale : MPS/UPS  Contract : Permanent  Start Date – 24/08/26    Featherstone Academy seeks to appoint a Teacher of English to join our highly committed department. The successful candidate will have an outstanding teaching ability, have the skills to motivate and engage students, and will have a continuous objective to enrich the lives and learning experiences of our young people. We are a small school with an inclusive culture and warm ethos, yet we have big ambitions to be a beacon of learning, aspiration and success for our local community.  The Featherstone Academy is part of The Resilience Multi Academy Trust. The Trust has a reputation for high expectations for all, an innovative curriculum and excellent staff/student relationships. It is regarded as one of the most successful Trusts in the country and is recognised as an organisation that does things differently. Our academies are a place where staff can develop their skills and find their own style and methods of teaching. Colleagues learn and grow alongside our students and feel that they are making a real difference to the lives of those they teach. We believe that traditional values of discipline and respect are sacrosanct. We do not tolerate bullying, defiance or rudeness, and this has made for a harmonious and safe learning environment for our young people and a supportive environment for staff.    This is a real opportunity for you to make your mark, and as a growing Multi Academy Trust with an excellent reputation and access to high-quality CPD for all, there are always opportunities for career development for ambitious and committed colleagues.    If you want to work in an environment where you can develop your skills, have the freedom to use your own style and methods of teaching and use and innovative Resilience curriculum to challenge to be the most resilient learners they can be, apply to join us today.    Prospective candidates are welcome to visit The Featherstone Academy. Please contact Clare Thompson, PA to the Head of School to arrange at cthompson@featherstone.academy .     The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.     Closing date for completed applications: Wednesday 27th May at 4pm   Interview date: Friday 29th May 2026