English Teacher

Full Time (part time may be considered)

Salary: UQ/TMS/UPS

Suitable for ECT

Required September 2025

Resilience, Excellence, Respect

Colchester Academy is a thriving secondary school, looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and driven Teacher of English to join its dedicated and growing team. The successful candidate will help continue to raise standards across the school and to drive the English faculty further on its already successful journey.

Colchester Academy is a secondary school located in the heart of Colchester, Essex, and is graded 'GOOD' by OFSTED (2018 and 2023). Part of a local Academy Chain, Penrose Learning Trust, this is an incredibly exciting time for us to appoint someone who is hard working, has high levels of integrity and passionately believes in the power of education to change lives.

We offer a positive and supportive workplace where staff go the extra mile, for students and for each other. A place where we provide excellent opportunities for career progression and advancement, and where the culture is one of equity and fairness built on relationships developed out of mutual trust and respect.

Colchester Academy is an outward facing research-based school, with pedagogy firmly rooted in the Principles of Instruction and a knowledge rich curriculum. We are looking to appoint someone intent upon driving up standards, delivering excellent teaching and inspiring the same in others.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within Colchester Academy, a school committed to excellence in everything we do.

This role provides excellent opportunities for career progression and advancement. Colchester Academy is committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, and the culture is one of equality and fairness built on relationships developed out of mutual trust and respect.

For further information, job description and to apply please visit: https://www.colchesteracademy.org.uk/Vacancies/

To apply for this position an application form must be completed in full. Please also enclose a covering letter outlining your suitability for the post and the skills you will bring to the post.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the Academy, please contact Michelle Robinson, .

Closing date : 16 May 2025 - 9am

Interview date: w/c 19 May 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Colchester Academy is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Colchester Academy is a thriving secondary school, looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and driven Teacher of English to join its dedicated and growing team. The successful candidate will help continue to raise standards across the school and to drive the English faculty further on its already successful journey.

Colchester Academy is a secondary school located in the heart of Colchester, Essex, and is graded 'GOOD' by OFSTED (2018 and 2023). Part of a local Academy Chain, Penrose Learning Trust, this is an incredibly exciting time for us to appoint someone who is hard working, has high levels of integrity and passionately believes in the power of education to change lives.

We offer a positive and supportive workplace where staff go the extra mile, for students and for each other. A place where we provide excellent opportunities for career progression and advancement, and where the culture is one of equity and fairness built on relationships developed out of mutual trust and respect.

Colchester Academy is an outward facing research-based school, with pedagogy firmly rooted in the Principles of Instruction and a knowledge rich curriculum. We are looking to appoint someone intent upon driving up standards, delivering excellent teaching and inspiring the same in others.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within Colchester Academy, a school committed to excellence in everything we do.

This role provides excellent opportunities for career progression and advancement. Colchester Academy is committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, and the culture is one of equality and fairness built on relationships developed out of mutual trust and respect.