Teacher of English

Job Title

Teacher of English – Alde Valley Academy, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4BG
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• Hours:
  
  Full Time
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Reference: 8168
• Salary: MPR/UPR (1 FTE) plus TLR 2B (£5,868)

Alde Valley Academy is the fastest growing secondary school in Suffolk. We are ambitious for our students’ progress, attainment and personal development and strive to create an environment that promotes a keen enjoyment of learning.

Alde Valley Academy are seeking to appoint a passionate and inspiring Teacher of English, with responsibility for Pedagogy and Transition, to join our friendly and inspiring team.

• Be highly motivated, enthusiastic and able to inspire pupils to be the best they can be
• Be accomplished in your current role
• Deliver the highest quality educational experience for our children
• Be wholly dedicated to safeguarding pupils
• Work alongside a supportive team of professionals within the school and as part of Kingfisher Schools Trust

• Plan and deliver high‑quality English lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, inspiring students and fostering a love of the subject
• Use a variety of teaching strategies to engage students with different learning styles and abilities
• Assess, track and report on student progress, providing timely feedback to support learning and achievement

• Lead the development and implementation of pedagogical strategies within the English department
• Support colleagues in enhancing teaching practices through mentoring, coaching and sharing best practice
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of pedagogical initiatives on student outcomes and teaching quality

• Provide strategic leadership and collaboration with local feeder primary schools to align Early Years, KS1 and KS2 curricula, ensuring coherent progression and a seamless transition into Alde Valley Academy
• Oversee the triangulation and analysis of KS2 reading and writing data from partner schools to inform strategic planning, shape evidence‑based interventions and drive sustained improvement in student outcomes
• Champion the Cradle to Career approach in partnership with the Reach Foundation, fostering cross‑phase collaboration and community engagement to raise aspirations, enhance curriculum continuity and improve long‑term outcomes
• Lead the development of transition and literacy strategies that strengthen students’ learning foundations, promote a culture of high achievement and ensure alignment with whole‑school improvement priorities

• A welcoming and caring staff team
• Supportive team of professionals within the school and as part of Kingfisher Schools Trust
• Range of dedicated staff wellbeing support
• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development
• Access to a huge variety of training courses through The National College
• Pension scheme (TPS) with generous employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
• Flu Voucher Scheme
• Optical reimbursement scheme
• Shopping and leisure discounts
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Affordable electric car salary sacrifice scheme

To view the job description and to apply, please visit My New Term . Please submit your application as soon as possible, as the closing date for this vacancy may be altered if enough applications are received.

Contact: recr

Closing date: 10am, 11 December 2025. Interview date: 16 December 2025.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be part of the pre‑employment screening process for this role. An application form must be completed in full; CVs alone cannot be accepted.

Seniority level:
Entry Level.

Employment type:

Full‑time. Job function:
Education and Training. Industry: Government Administration.