Teacher of English

The City of Leicester College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and motivated Teacher of English to join our dedicated team. This is a 0.4 FTE position (Monday and Tuesday), fixed term until 31 August 2027, to support curriculum delivery requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire young people and contribute to a thriving, ambitious school community. We are looking for a teacher with excellent subject knowledge, a passion for English, and a commitment to creating an engaging and supportive learning environment - one where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential. Who are we looking for? You will be a committed and reflective teacher who is driven to ensure all students make excellent progress. Through carefully planned and engaging lessons, you will inspire curiosity, develop critical thinking, and support all learners to achieve success. This role is equally suitable for experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers with a passion for English and a desire to promote the subject across the school. As part of our highly valued team, you will have the opportunity to teach across the full age and ability range. We are seeking someone who shares our belief that every student deserves the very best. The successful candidate will: Be an effective and inspiring teacher who embodies our ethos of ‘Ambition for All’ Be highly motivated, reflective, and committed to continuous professional development Contribute to the development of engaging, ambitious schemes of work Demonstrate strong pedagogical knowledge in the teaching of English Be a collaborative team player who enjoys working within the department and across the wider school Who are we? The City of Leicester College is a thriving, multicultural 11–19 school with nearly 1,500 students, including a highly successful sixth form of around 250 students. While we are one of the largest schools in the city, we pride ourselves on maintaining a strong sense of community and placing the wellbeing of both students and staff at the heart of everything we do. In recent years, we have made significant improvements across our curriculum, behaviour systems, and personal development provision. As a result, we are proud to have achieved our strongest ever exam outcomes—reflecting our unwavering commitment to excellence and ambition for all. What we offer We can offer you: A rewarding role within a diverse and vibrant inner-city community A school with high aspirations for both students and staff A comprehensive induction programme, including mentoring and coaching Evidence-informed, tailored CPD to support your professional growth A well-resourced and inspiring teaching environment A committed, creative, and supportive staff team A collaborative working culture focused on student success Access to excellent technology, including a laptop for all staff Staff healthcare benefits through Bupa RAC vehicle benefits Cycle-to-work scheme Eligibility for a Blue Light Card Interested? For further information or to arrange a visit, please get in touch. We would warmly welcome the opportunity to show you our school. Please include a supporting statement within your application detailing your reasons for applying, what makes you suitable for the role, and any relevant experience that demonstrates how you meet the person specification. Equal Opportunities: As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Closing date for applications: The closing date for this position is 9:00am on Monday 12 October 2026. Interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found. Interviews are expected to take place during the same week; however, suitable candidates may be invited to interview earlier. References will be sought from shortlisted candidates' referees prior to interview, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.