Teacher of English + TLR with possibility of Head of Year

Salary details: £ - £

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW

Join our thriving Church of England secondary school in the heart of Derby

The Role

We're seeking a passionate and skilled Teacher of English to join our successful English Department. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a growing school that opened in 2018 and now serves over 1,200 students across Years 7-13.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivery and development of KS3 / KS4 and KS5 English
• Contribution to departmental and curriculum development
• Support for enrichment activities, extracurricular programmes, and academic interventions

About Us

Derby Cathedral School is the Diocese's first Church of England Secondary school, housed in a state-of-the-art building since September 2021. Our curriculum and FAITH values create a foundation for outstanding personal development and academic achievement.

Our Department: The English Department delivers a diverse and engaging curriculum across KS3, KS4, and KS5. We are passionate about delivering our breadth of offer and wider enrichment opportunities to prepare students for both further study and careers in the Science sector.

What We Offer

• Modern, purpose-built facilities in Derby city centre
• Free on-site parking
• Free on-site gym
• Westfield Health employee assistance programme
• Annual flu jab
• Supportive professional development
• Opportunity to shape a growing department

Location:

Derby offers an exceptional quality of life, situated just 15 minutes from the M1 and on the doorstep of the Peak District National Park. The city combines urban amenities with easy access to stunning countryside, making it one of the UK's top places to live.

Our brand-new site within the City Centre provides abundant parking and a new, modern working environment.

To apply for this opportunity please download and complete the attached application form and submit via email to hr@derbycathedralschool.org.uk 

Please ensure your completed application is submitted no later than 12 Noon on the Closing Date.

Derby Diocesan Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Start Date: 1st January 2026

We only accept applications made on DDAT Application Forms.

DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.

DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, completion of a probationary period, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

Please note that all candidates must have a right to work in the UK in order to be able to work at our Trust. Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for international job applicants.

To apply please submit completed applications forms to hr@derbycathedralschool.org.uk by the closing date.

We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms. Please note that we will not consider CVs as part of the shortlisting

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 20 October 2025

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.