Appleby Grammar School

Vacancies

Teacher of English

Required for September 2026: Part time – Permanent – 0.8 FTE MPS/UPS 11-18 Mixed Comprehensive Academy:  NOR 357

The governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative teacher to contribute fully to the future development of the department and the school.

Teacher of English

The successful candidate will:

• be an inspiring teacher with the skills, confidence and energy to make a positive impact;
• have the ability to teach KS3, KS4 and KS5 English;
• have the capacity to motivate students and enable them to make sustained progress;
• contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum;
• help foster a culture of high expectations and achievement within the department.

We can offer you:

• the opportunity to join a supportive staff and governing body and work with well-motivated students;
• good facilities and superb location in the Eden Valley with easy access to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks;
• the opportunity to join an improving and successful academy with good features.

A recruitment information pack can be downloaded below..  Applications from candidates with an interest in teaching outside of English, such as humanities/PSHE are welcome.

Informal discussions with the Headteacher about this post are welcome.

• Application is by completed TES online application form including a statement, outlining the reasons for your application and why you consider yourself a suitable candidate for the role.
• The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 4.00pm on Monday 09 February 2026.
• Interviews are to be held on Friday 13 February 2026.

Please note that if you have not been contacted then you must assume that you have not been shortlisted and your application has been unsuccessful.

Appleby Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to completion of satisfactory employment vetting checks in accordance with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, September 2025.