Teacher of English

- Felixstowe School
- Address: Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 9QR
- Salary: MPR/UPR
- Hours: 0.6 – 1 FTE
- Contract: Permanent, required from January 2027
- Reference: 5600

Felixstowe School is looking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of English .

You will be joining a hard-working, well-qualified and very friendly group of teachers who want the English subject to be seen as lively and exciting.

Our school is an amazing place, full of wonderful students and staff. We pride ourselves on taking an evidence-based approach to innovation, meaning that we choose strategies that impact on student progress and teacher workload. Our sensible and realistic policies include an excellent behaviour policy, and a whole class feedback policy. Our modern facilities provide an excellent environment to work in, as the numbers in all year groups continue to grow as the school becomes increasingly popular.

You will:

- be an excellent English teacher who truly is passionate about the subject
- be a committed team player
- have the ability to engage and inspire pupils and build excellent relationships
- be committed to Felixstowe School's ethos
- be passionate and ambitious about their own career development.
To find out more
Please read the Job Description (pdf) and USP Candidate Information Pack (pdf)

We welcome a visit to meet our staff and students. Please call Shane Hurren on 01394 288228 or email [email protected]

For more information about the school, please visit our website

For more information on our trust, Unity Schools Partnership, please visit the trust website
How to apply
All applications must be submitted online via our application portal on our website
Closing date: 9 am, 16 October 2026. Interview date: week commencing 19 October 2026.
Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our career’s website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.
In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.