Highly competitive salary, negotiable dependent upon experience + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional AET Benefits

Recruitment and Retention Allowance / Relocation Allowance

Full Time, Permanent

January 2024 start date

ECTS Welcome

Can you deliver great English teaching supported by ambitious text choices?

Can you place great literature at the heart of every lesson?

If so, Apply Now!

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, driven English teacher to join our team and a thriving successful English department, from January 2024 (or sooner for the right candidate). If you can teach across all key stages and ability ranges, with the very best teaching, so our students can see the subject of English as its own universe! We want to hear from you!

Sir Herbert Leon Academy, Bletchley, South Milton Keynes, is a comprehensive 11-16 mixed school with 670 learners and a dedicated team of around 100 teachers and support staff. Our priority is focused on providing a nurturing environment that values both academic achievement and personal development.

Being a relatively small secondary school, Sir Herbert Leon offers an environment where staff can build strong connections with both colleagues and students. As we journey towards elevating aspirations and outcomes for the local community, our core purpose is clear-to expose all young people to a range of opportunities, both personally and academically. We aim to equip them with the skills and mindset needed to live fulfilling and successful lives.

The Senior Leadership team at the Academy strongly emphasises the well-being of our colleagues, prioritising mental health and a healthy work/life balance. We have implemented systems that empower our staff to thrive, including a centralised behaviour system, a clear management structure, and ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Join us at Sir Herbert Leon Academy, where the commitment to grow strong relationships, prioritising well-being, and striving for excellence in education shapes a community dedicated to the development of every individual.

Please contact us for an informal chat or to arrange a school visit, to arrange please contact Stevie Louise Marshall on

To find out more about Sir Herbert Leon Academy and what the local area has to offer please Click here.

The role is due to commence January 2024.

Closing date: 20th January 2024.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. To find out more or appy please visit: https://aet.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/3902?c=aet

Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, 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.

Academies Enterprise Trust 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.