Key Role Information

Salary
£32,916 - £45,352
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
06/07/2026 09:00
Interview
Shortly after close of advert
Start
1 September 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Main | M1 - M6
Department
English
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
32.44
Weeks per year
52.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our dedicated team at Callerton Academy as a Teacher of English. This is an exciting opportunity to shape young minds, foster a love of language and literature, and contribute to a supportive and forward-thinking school community.

As a Teacher of English, you will play a vital role in supporting learner achievement through high-quality teaching and a commitment to continuous improvement. You will be responsible for delivering engaging and inclusive lessons that inspire students to reach their full potential.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who is passionate about English and committed to making a difference.

Essential criteria:

  1. A relevant degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  2. Excellent classroom practice and strong subject knowledge, including KS4 curriculum
  3. The ability to engage and motivate students of all abilities
  4. Effective communication and interpersonal skills

This role is suitable for ECT’s. 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

  1. A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
  2. Generous annual leave 
  3. Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
  4. An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals 
  5. Enthusiastic and motivated students 
  6. An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development 
  7. A school with its community at heart 
  8. 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 or telephone: 0191 429 9797, option 4.

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

Qualified Teacher Statusessential
Degree in a relevant subjectessential

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Excellent classroom practitioneressential
Good communication skillsessential
Ability to relate well to students in both teaching and pastoral rolesessential
A good team workeressential
Good organisational skillsessential
Ability to motivate studentsessential
Prepared to accept responsibility and take initiative essential
Creative interest in developing the use of ICT in the teaching of the curriculum

CPD / Training

Evidence of working as a reflective practitioner, using a variety of approaches to secure ongoing professional development.

Experience

Good track record of teaching at secondary level (for an ECT demonstrated through ITT teaching)essential

Personal Attributes

Well motivated and enthusiastic essential
Commitment to success in educationessential
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with studentsessential
A commitment to child protection and safeguardingessential
An interest and commitment to the whole school community

About Us


Callerton Academy

People & Culture Team

peoplecallerton@gosorthgroup.org.uk

Bedeburn Road
Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 4JQ
People & Culture Team
peoplecallerton@gosorthgroup.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.