Key Role Information

Salary
32,916.00 - 51,048.00 + TLR 1C (£14,862)
Job type
Fixed Term
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
16/01/2026 09:00
Interview
22 January 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
MPS/UPS + TLR 1C
Department
English
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
32.44
Weeks per year
52.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

*Please note you will be paid all year round as per STPCD (School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document) and not TTO/39 weeks as highlighted above. 


This is an exciting position starting in February 2026 to lead our excellent English department. This is a maternity cover and will end when the post holder returns. There is an opportunity of a secondment if you currently work in the Gosforth Group MAT.

First and foremost, we are looking for someone who loves English and is passionate, proactive and innovative. Our English department has a well-designed curriculum, enthusiastic students and well-resourced facilities. There is a strong reading culture at Callerton and you will be instrumental in continuing to drive this across the whole school. This year we have our first cohort of GCSE students, taking their GCSEs in summer 2026 which is really exciting for our community. You will be responsible for overseeing a successful delivery of GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature to our Year 10 & 11 students.

This post is an ideal opportunity for someone who is already a subject leader or is currently a second in subject, or for someone ready to take their first step into subject leadership. You will have a proven record of excellent teaching and a clear understanding of strategies to raise attainment and accelerate progress. Working alongside you there are a team of five English teachers and therefore you will be confident managing and motivating a team.


WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • An outstanding practitioner with a passion for English
  • A proven track record of excellent progress and achievement across KS3 and KS4
  • A commitment to fresh and exciting methods of delivering the curriculum
  • The ability to develop, lead and inspire a team of staff
  • A relentless drive to secure the best possible outcomes for students of all abilities and from all backgrounds
  • Excellent communication and ICT skills
  • An interest and commitment to the whole school community


WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

  • An opportunity to work with highly skilled professionals
  • Enthusiastic and motivated students who ‘have positive attitudes to their learning and behave well.’ (Ofsted, 2024)
  • An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
  • A school with its community at heart
  • An exciting programme of staff well-being activities
  • Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group
  • A brand new building
  • Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group


If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: peoplecallerton@gosforthgroup.org.uk

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date. 

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Qualifications

Degree in a relevant subjectessential
Qualified Teacher Statusessential

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Excellent classroom practitioneressential
Ability to motivate studentsessential
Good organisational skillsessential
Prepared to accept responsibility and take initiative essential
An ability and willingness to be versatile and contribute to a range of aspects of school lifeessential
Excellent knowledge and understanding of current curriculum developments and best practice in subject areaessential
Ability to lead a team and influence othersessential
A person of drive and enthusiasmessential
Expertise in curriculum developmentessential
Expertise in raising standard of teaching and learningessential
Creative forward thinkeressential
Knowledge of current educational management practices and issues
Ability to teach other additional subjects
Track record of raising achievement
High level of competence in the use of ICT and a clear interest in its development and use in the department
Record of effective management and leadership skills

CPD / Training

Evidence of working as a reflective practitioner, using a variety of approaches to secure ongoing professional development.essential
Evidence of further study
Evidence of leadership training

Experience

Experience of creating effective schemes of workessential
Experience of developing and implementing a new initiative or setting up and leading a project within the subject area teaching another curriculum subjectessential
Good track record of high levels of achievement and progress across KS3 and 4essential
Experience of successful management or leadership within the relevant department

Personal Attributes

A commitment to child protection and safeguardingessential
A good team workeressential
Commitment to success in educationessential
Well motivated and enthusiastic essential
An interest and commitment to the whole school community

Special Requirements

Willing and able to travel to academies across the Trust and to flex working hours to attend and support meetings and events that are appropriate to the role.essential
Willingness to undertake further training (if necessary)essential
Full clean UK driving licence

About Us


Callerton Academy

People & Culture Team

peoplecallerton@gosforthgroup.org.uk

Bedeburn Road
Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 4JQ
People & Culture Team
peoplecallerton@gosforthgroup.org.uk

Safeguarding Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.  This means certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide and you can view our Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders on our website within Trust Policies.    

Gosforth Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks.