Start Date ; September 2026
Contract Type; One year Fixed Term Contract, finishing 31st August 2027
Hours; Full Time
Salary; Teachers Main Pay scale/Upper Pay Scale, ECT's are considered for this post
Closing Date; 12th January 2026
Interview Date; Week commencing 19th January 2026
Fairfield High School is seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic inspirational English Teacher. Fairfield has a positive and innovative learning culture supported by students, staff, parents and Governors.
This post is a full-time position on a one-year fixed term contract. You will join a friendly, supportive and successful staff team who provide our students with an inspiring curriculum in a school that excels in the career development of its staff. The post is open to ECTs and we encourage experienced practitioners to apply who are interested in joining a well-established team and wish to share their expertise.
The successful candidate will be a part of a very successful department and will need to demonstrate:
· The ability to teach English to KS3 & KS4 level
· Strong classroom management skills
· Excellent understanding of the English curriculum at key stages 3 & 4
· Willingness to plan highly effective schemes of work and lessons
· Excellent organisational and ICT skills
· A high degree of initiative
· The ability to work independently as well as part of a faculty team
· The ability to motivate pupils and achieve excellent results
The successful candidate needs to be familiar with the GCSE course (preferably AQA) alongside the use of data to track and monitor students/interventions. Candidates must have a good degree and QTS.
In return we can offer:
· Clear on-boarding and professional development plans, including coaching. There are opportunities to share good practice within the Trust
· Access to Teachers Pensions
· Cycle to Work scheme
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Free, on-site parking
Fairfield High School is part of the Excalibur Academies Trust, founded in 2012. It is a multi-academy trust that prides itself on a special blend of independence and collaboration.
· ECTs are welcome to apply
· Experienced practitioners are welcome to apply
· There is an opportunity to apply for a TLR as a Second in Department, which will be advertised separately.
· CVs will not be accepted
Excalibur Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student and parent community. The aims of the Trust’s recruitment policy are to ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position; to ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently; to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age; and to ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.