Teacher of English
About This Role
Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on Experience)
Hours of work: Full-time
This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding, enthusiastic, and inspiring teacher of English to join our ambitious and high-performing English Department. English is a popular subject at Sharnbrook, and student outcomes are outstanding. The successful candidate will be creative, imaginative and an excellent team player with a proven record of excellence in the classroom. You will provide consistently high-quality teaching and enable the effective use of resources to facilitate high standards of learning and achievement for all students.
This is a full-time position, but part-time hours will be considered. This position is ideal for a Newly Qualified Teacher. We would also encourage unqualified teachers with the relevant experience and qualifications to apply.
The Opportunity
A great chance to work with a strong, fun and enthusiastic team
To contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum
To establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils
The ideal candidate
Have a good educational background with evidence of CPD
Have a clear, fully inclusive and educational philosophy
Possess excellent interpersonal skills to effectively influence
Be a team player, with a ‘can do’ solution focused attitude
Possess outstanding communication skills and personal integrity
Benefits of working for us include:
Free on-site parking
Eyecare vouchers
Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
Cycle to work scheme
Reduced staff membership to the facilities at Sharnbrook Academy Sports Centre
Free tea and coffee making facilities
Generous sick pay and annual leave
Sharnbrook Academy is part of the successful Meridian Trust. The school is located in attractive rural surroundings and provides excellent opportunities for young people. Our students engage fantastically in lessons, and their attitude for learning is exemplary and reflected in their achievements. Our education teams are committed, motivated and welcoming, and proud to be part of a consistently high achieving school that fully supports its staff.
Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.
Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 29 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk
For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.
Closing date for applications is: 11th May 2026
Interview to take place on: 15th May 2025
The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.