CORE PURPOSE

We require an ambitious, intellectually rigorous English Teacher to deliver high-quality literary and linguistic instruction across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. The role involves facilitating a challenging, knowledge-rich curriculum that develops advanced critical analysis, sophisticated written expression, and a lifelong appreciation for diverse literary texts.

KEY TASKS & DAILY OPERATIONS

• Curriculum Delivery & Rigour: Plan and execute highly structured, evidence-based English Language and Literature lessons that challenge pupils across all academic profiles and learning requirements.

• Examination Preparation: Guide Key Stage 4 cohorts systematically through the demands of terminal GCSE English specifications, embedding precise essay-writing frameworks, textual analysis techniques, and retrieval practices.

• Oracy & Literacy Promotion: Lead targeted department initiatives to elevate whole-school literacy standards, expanding pupils' academic vocabulary, reading comprehension strategies, and formal speaking capabilities.

• Progress Diagnostics: Run regular formative and summative assessment routines, utilising pupil tracking data to diagnose learning misconceptions and design sharp, targeted intervention sessions.

• Pastoral Responsibilities: Undertake full form tutor duties, managing morning registration routines, tracking pupil attendance, and delivering the school's structured personal and social development programmes.

ENVIRONMENT & STRUCTURE

• Voluntary Controlled Framework: Operating as a Voluntary Controlled (VC) school, our institution works in close partnership with the local authority and a foundation body, offering a collaborative, values-driven community that prioritises inclusive education and community service.

• Behaviour Systems: The campus implements highly consistent, school-wide behaviour routines that maintain a quiet, respectful, and orderly atmosphere, ensuring classrooms remain entirely calm, predictable, and focused on scholarly learning.

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

• Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching credential, paired with a strong honours degree in English Literature, English Language, or a closely related humanities discipline.

• Pedagogical Capability: A proven track record or clear capacity to deliver strong progress metrics in terminal public examinations through explicit, highly engaging whole-class instruction.

• Routine Implementation: The ability to execute school behaviour policies with absolute consistency, maintaining a positive, highly focused, and strictly disciplined classroom culture.

REGIONAL CONTEXT

• Historic Cathedral & Heritage City: Based in Lincoln, the school is situated within a historic, culturally vibrant cathedral city that beautifully blends rich Roman and medieval heritage with a rapidly growing reputation for defence electronics, engineering innovation, and agricultural tech research.

• Connectivity: The location offers premier Lincolnshire transport infrastructure, providing efficient commuting options via key regional road corridors (A46, A15) alongside direct East Midlands Railway and London North Eastern Railway (LNER) links connecting smoothly through Lincoln Central station.

APPLICATION INTAKE

Please submit your current CV to begin the application process.