English Literacy Specialist – High-Achieving Secondary –Sheffield

A well-established and academically ambitious 11–18 secondary school in Sheffield is seeking a talented English & Literacy Specialist to join its thriving English faculty. The school serves a diverse and aspirational community and has built a strong reputation locally for consistent GCSE outcomes, clear behaviour systems and a whole-school commitment to literacy development. English sits at the heart of the curriculum. Results in both English Language and Literature are strong and sustained, with increasing numbers of students progressing into Sixth Form study and competitive university pathways. The school has recently refined its literacy strategy across departments, positioning the English team as central drivers of reading, vocabulary development and extended writing improvement. The Role You will teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to contribute to Key Stage 5 depending on experience. The curriculum is carefully sequenced and knowledge-rich, blending canonical texts with contemporary voices to ensure cultural breadth and academic depth. Lessons are structured around explicit modelling, analytical writing and guided discussion. Students are accustomed to strong routines and clear expectations, enabling purposeful and focused learning environments. The school’s literacy framework embeds consistent vocabulary instruction and disciplinary reading strategies across subjects, and you will play an active role in shaping this work. Department & Curriculum The English department is collaborative and reflective, meeting regularly to refine schemes of learning and standardise assessment. Shared resources are high quality and regularly updated, reducing unnecessary workload while maintaining professional autonomy. The school has invested in a refreshed library space and reading intervention programmes to support both high-attaining and lower-prior-attaining students. Enrichment opportunities include theatre visits, creative writing workshops and debating events that contribute to a vibrant academic culture. The School Environment Located within a well-connected area of Sheffield, the school benefits from stable leadership and a consistent behaviour policy that promotes calm corridors and focused classrooms. Senior leaders are visible and supportive, with a clear emphasis on manageable workload and meaningful professional development. Staff retention is strong, and there is a culture of mutual respect between teaching and support teams. Classrooms are equipped with interactive displays and visualisers to support modelling and shared analysis of texts. Candidate Profile • Qualified English teacher with strong subject knowledge • Passionate about literacy development and academic writing • Confident in delivering structured, rigorous lessons • Committed to inclusive teaching and high expectations • Willing to contribute to enrichment and whole-school literacy initiatives Why Join This School? This is an opportunity to teach English in a Sheffield secondary where literacy is valued across the curriculum and professional development is prioritised. You will join a cohesive department within a school that combines ambition with genuine support. To apply, please submit your CV for consideration.