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Teacher of English

Carlton Keighley · Keighley · Bradford

Job description

‘CAT employs rolling recruitment methodologies, with shortlisting and interviews for some roles taking place as and when applications are received. This may mean that some roles are recruited to before the closing date, we therefore advise that applications are made without undue delay’.

Who We Are

Carlton Academy Trust is a dynamic, values-driven multi-academy trust based in West Yorkshire. Established in 2019, with schools across Bradford and Leeds. Recognised as a World Class Trust by the World Class Schools Quality Mark, we are united by a clear vision: “Excellence for All”.

Why Join Us?

At Carlton Academy Trust, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to foster an open, collaborative culture where every member of staff is empowered to lead, innovate, and make a meaningful impact. We invest in professional growth, provide clear career pathways, and celebrate success at every level.

What makes us stand out:

Employee wellbeing is extremely important to us, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive employee benefits package through the ‘Carlton Cares’ programme, designed to support physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Full details can be found at:

Employee Benefits - Carlton Academy Trust

We are looking for:

Carlton Academy Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of English to join our dynamic and inclusive team. We are looking for a skilled classroom practitioner with a deep understanding of English literature and language, a passion for inspiring students, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, engaging lessons. The successful candidate will bring creativity, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach to support learners of all abilities. You will have the opportunity to shape a rich and stimulating curriculum that promotes critical thinking, cultural awareness, and a lifelong love of reading and writing. In addition, you will contribute to the wider life of the school through enrichment activities and pastoral support, helping every student to achieve their full potential.

If you share our ambition, we would love to hear from you. Join us on our journey to deliver exceptional education and achieve our vision of ‘Excellence for All’.

We welcome visits to the school; to arrange a convenient time please contact; Anita Riedel, Recruitment Manager at recruitment@catrust.uk

The Trust has adopted the principles of Safer Recruitment and will safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to do the same. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and subscribe to the DBS update service.

Carlton Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

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About this school

Carlton Keighley

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Good
Pupils
790
Avg teacher salary
£46,330
Pupil:teacher ratio
14.5:1
Academy trust
CARLTON ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Keighley, Bradford, BD20 6EB

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Salary
£34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (Actual) Main Pay Scale 1 to Upper Pay Scale 3 (MPS1 to UPS3)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
7 September 2026
Closing date
21 September 2026

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