Teacher of English
Noel-Baker Academy, Derby, East Midlands
Main Pay Range or Upper Pay Scale M1 -M6 / UPS1 - UPS3
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About the job
Are you passionate about English and determined to help young people develop the literacy, confidence and communication skills needed to succeed in school and beyond?
At Noel-Baker Academy, we are seeking an inspiring and ambitious Teacher of English to join our successful and supportive English department. This is an exciting opportunity to teach English in a school that places literacy, reading and high-quality teaching at the heart of its improvement journey.
As a Teacher of English, you will play a vital role in developing pupils as confident readers, articulate communicators and thoughtful writers. Whether teaching Shakespeare, exploring modern literature, developing analytical writing skills or promoting a love of reading, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people every day. The role involves teaching English across Key Stages 3 and 4, using assessment effectively to secure progress and supporting pupils of all abilities to achieve their potential.
We are looking for a teacher who:
- Has a passion for English Language and Literature.
- Can inspire pupils through engaging and ambitious teaching.
- Has high expectations of behaviour, achievement and effort.
- Is committed to raising standards of literacy, reading, writing and communication.
- Can adapt teaching effectively to meet the needs of all learners, including disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
- Values collaboration and is keen to contribute to a thriving department and wider academy community.
Why join our English department?
The candidate pack only briefly touches upon what makes the role attractive. For prospective applicants, the real opportunity lies in joining a department and academy committed to improving life chances through literacy and high-quality English education.
At Noel-Baker Academy you will benefit from:
- Teaching English within a supportive and collaborative department.
- Opportunities to contribute to curriculum development, literacy initiatives and enrichment activities.
- Access to high-quality instructional coaching and professional learning.
- Working with colleagues who are passionate about improving teaching and learning.
- The opportunity to inspire a love of reading and develop pupils' cultural capital.
- Career development opportunities through both the academy and L.E.A.D. Academy Trust.
- The chance to make a genuine difference in a school with high aspirations for every pupil.
English sits at the heart of the curriculum. We are looking for a teacher who shares our belief that strong literacy, communication and critical thinking skills open doors for young people and underpin success across all subjects. If you are committed to helping pupils become confident readers, skilled writers and thoughtful learners, we would love to hear from you.
About Noel-Baker Academy
- Type of school
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,230 (room for 1,400)
- Free school meals
- 48.9% of pupils
- Local authority
- Derby
- Address
- Bracknell Drive, Derby, DE24 0BR
- Website
- Noel-Baker Academy website
Ofsted report card, inspected 30 June 2026
- Safeguarding standards
- Met
- Inclusion
- Expected standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Needs attention
- Achievement
- Needs attention
- Attendance and behaviour
- Needs attention
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Expected standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
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