Teacher of English

Job Title: Teacher of English

Actual Annual Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 (MP1 to UPS3)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 32.5 hours per week

Additional role info: Working Pattern - Monday to Friday

Provisional Start Date: 01 September 2026 Your opportunity to deliver outstanding English and inspire the next generation of learners:

We are seeking an inspirational teacher with a passion for delivering excellent educational experiences and promoting a love of learning. This is an exciting opportunity to use your talents to play a key role in championing the success and life chances of all children across our trust.

With a commitment to high expectations, strong subject knowledge and a rich, engaging curriculum, you will support pupils to achieve exceptional progress and outcomes. Our focus on high-quality teaching, positive relationships and a culture of aspiration enable every student to thrive, develop resilience and succeed as lifelong learners.

About you:

You will be:

a qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent) with excellent subject knowledge.

able to plan and deliver consistently high-quality, well-structured lessons across relevant key stages, promoting strong progress and outcomes.

skilled in adapting teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including pupil premium, looked after children, SEND and high-attaining students.

a strong communicator who builds positive, professional relationships with students, colleagues and parents/carers, and contributes positively to the wider life of the school.

committed to high expectations of behaviour, learning and achievement, creating a safe and stimulating environment rooted in mutual respect.

proactive in contributing beyond the classroom, supporting enrichment opportunities and the wider curriculum.

reflective and motivated to continually develop your own practice while supporting and influencing the development of others.

highly competent in all elements of the Teachers’ Standards, with a sustained and substantial contribution expected at Upper Pay Scale.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About Monkton Wood Academy:

Monkton Wood Academy is an 11-18 school located in Monkton Heathfield, near Taunton. We are currently going through a period of change and rapid improvement as we seek to make Monkton Wood a place of academic excellence, where children can progress and thrive. We are developing a culture of high expectations and mutual respect, where students and staff can be successful in our roles and become the best possible version of ourselves.

Monkton Wood has long been proud of its strong connections with the local community; our parents and our partners at the Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre are highly engaged in school life. It is incredibly important to us that our students develop a s