Teacher of English

• Alde Valley Academy
• Address: Leiston, Suffolk IP16 4BG
• Salary: MPR/UPR
• Hours: Full time   

• Contract: Permanent. Required from January 2026  

• Reference: 7871

Alde Valley Academy (part of Kingfisher Schools Trust) is the fastest growing secondary school in Suffolk due to the high expectations we have of our staff and students. We are ambitious for our students’ progress, attainment and personal development and strive to create an environment that promotes a keen enjoyment of learning. We are situated in Leiston, a small town not far from Saxmundham and Aldeburgh and close to the beautiful Suffolk coast.   

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and inspiring Teacher of English to join our friendly and inspiring team. 

We take pride in nurturing, motivating and encouraging all our staff and pupils to be the best they can be. Alde Valley Academy’s ethos is founded on a set of values (Co-operation, Ambition, Respect and Empathy), which inspire and are evident in all the academy does.  

We have high aspirations for our pupils and provide a range of opportunities to enrich their life experiences. We are proud that we provide a highly caring and safe environment for our pupils and families.  

You will:   

• be highly motivated, passionate and have the ability to inspire pupils to be the best they can be

• be accomplished in your current role  

• deliver the highest quality educational experience for our children  

• be wholly dedicated to safeguarding pupils

• work alongside a supportive team of professionals within the school and as part of Kingfisher Schools Trust.   

We will offer you:

• a welcoming and caring staff team 

• a supportive team of professionals within the school and as part of Kingfisher Schools Trust  

• a range of dedicated staff wellbeing support. 

Kingfisher Schools Trust offers a range of benefits, including: 

• excellent opportunities for continuous professional development  

• access to a huge variety of training courses through The National College  

• a pension scheme (LGPS/TPS) with generous employer contribution  

• an Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice  

• shopping and leisure discounts  

• a cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme  

• an affordable electric car salary sacrifice scheme.  

If you have any questions, or would like to arrange a visit to our school, please email [email protected]

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as the closing date for this vacancy may be altered if a sufficient number of applications are received.