English Teacher

Salary: MPR + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: September 2025

Do you want to be part of a vibrant, forward-thinking team where your contributions are truly valued?

Bexleyheath Academy is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic English Teacher to join our thriving English department. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive environment that values creativity, innovation, and high expectations for all students.

What we're looking for:

• A qualified teacher with QTS (or working towards it)
• A genuine passion for English Language and Literature
• A commitment to delivering high-quality lessons that engage and challenge students
• Someone who believes in the potential of every child and is driven to help them succeed
• Strong classroom management skills and a collaborative mindset

Whether you're an experienced practitioner or an Early Career Teacher, if you're committed to making a difference and want to teach in a school where you can thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

About Bexleyheath Academy

Bexleyheath Academy is a welcoming, diverse secondary school with strong community links and an ambitious vision for our students. We've recently invested in new facilities, including a modern sixth form centre, and we continue to raise aspirations and outcomes across the board.
Located just 30 minutes from central London by train, Bexleyheath Academy offers a vibrant place to work and teach, with supportive leadership and a culture of continuous improvement.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
• Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence September 2025. This is a full time, permanent position.

Closing date: 18 July 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.