Teacher of English

Principal: Miss A Steele | Required: September 2026|

Teacher of English | MPS/UPS, Actual Salary £32,916 - £51,047|

Applications from both experienced and ECTs are welcome

The Excel Academy is seeking to

appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of English to

join our team of highly motivated

professionals who are working collaboratively to raise standards and

expectations at all levels throughout Key Stages 3 and 4.

Our ethos is one of ‘Pride and

Respect’ and what makes us different, is the sense of belonging that is felt

across our organisation. We are looking for a professional that can join us and

share in that ‘sense of belonging’. To continue our success, we need the very

best people, who we will support to be outstanding practitioners. Do you want

to be a part of this? If you do, we would love to receive your application.

The ability to converse at ease with

members of the public, including staff and students in accurate spoken English

is essential for the post, therefore postholders must be able to fulfil all

spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.

Our Purpose

At the Excel Academy our purpose is that we are

committed to “To provide a first-class education to allow all students to

excel.” We believe in developing all aspects of a young person and therefore,

personal development is a key part of our curriculum. We recognise that every

child is an individual and our success is founded in the strong relationships

that exist between the Academy and home.

Why Excel?

The Excel Academy is the academy of

choice in the area. Our students thrive and we achieve strong academic success.

The academy opened as Holden Lane High School in 1963 and in 2013 it became The

Excel Academy. Our students achieve well in academic qualifications however; we

have established traditions in sport and the arts.

Our outstanding new building creates a

safe and vibrant environment that allows our people to achieve their full

potential. We have cutting edge facilities, which together with our innovative

personalised curriculum provides a basis for success. At Excel we aim to help students develop and grow into

young adults who are ready to go out confidently into the world.

The Academy is part of the Alpha

Academies Trust which is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two

Secondary Academies, four Primary Academies and a Central Team. Alpha Academies

Trust has been established to create a network of Primary and Secondary Academies

in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for

every child that overcomes inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding

staff and make their professional development a number one priority.