Teacher of English

TEACHER OF ENGLISH Thank you for requesting details for the position of teacher of English at The Skipton Academy, which would particularly suit early career teachers wishing to start or develop their career in a growing school and multi-academy trust. The post offers an exciting opportunity to teach English and make a positive difference in our school, which is part of Moorlands Learning Trust (MLT). We very much welcome your interest and hope the accompanying information will encourage you to apply. At Moorlands Learning Trust (MLT) we are aspirational for every student within our Trust and are committed to achieving success for all and inspiring others to do so too. We believe in investing in the professional and career development of our staff to keep ourselves at the cutting edge of educational developments, where staff wellbeing is also a key priority for us and our schools. The successful candidate will join an ambitious curriculum area where standards and levels of student engagement are high. They will have high expectations, expert subject knowledge, a strong and positive work ethic and an unwavering commitment to all students achieving their full potential in English through consistently excellent teaching. Working collaboratively as part of a dedicated and talented team, they will be inspirational to both students and colleagues and will be committed to sharing best practice and contributing to enrichment, intervention and the development of the department. Our goal at TSA is to make a positive difference to our wider community and this role provides an exciting opportunity for a colleague to make a demonstrable impact to our English delivery. TSA share a vision and ethos to ensure that all MLT students are equipped with the confidence and skills to make a positive difference to their own lives and to the lives of others. The successful candidate will be fully committed to maximising students potential through outstanding learning, teaching and support. Our overriding aim at TSA is to ensure that our students achieve everything that they are capable of from Year 7 through to Year 11 and beyond. We recognise every student as an individual, with different needs and talents, and we work hard together to make sure we support and nurture successful, happy and confident learners who achieve in the widest sense of the word, and not just academically. How to Apply As part of your online application (no more than 2 sides of A4 font size 11) Please explain: your experiences, qualities and skills which make you suitable for the post, with specific examples of the impact you have had in your current role. This can be accessed through the school’s website: https://www.theskiptonacademy.co.uk/vacancies/ Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday, 11 May 2026 Interview date: Friday, 15 May 2026