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Teacher of English, Temporary to March 2027

Salary: Main Pay/Upper Pay Scale Job type: Full Time, Temporary

Chaucer School is about to join Mercia Learning Trust and will open in September 2026 as Mercia Northridge School, the eighth school to join our trust. 

Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and talented Teacher of English (Temporary) subject specialist. You will join a school that is building an incredible culture to become the best school in the north of Sheffield. You will be committed to continuous improvement, striving to be the best teacher you can be. As such, you will deliver exceptional lessons and secure outstanding learning, progress and attainment for every pupil. 

For further information, please contact the Headteacher's PA, Chelsea Clarke via email cclarke@chaucer.sheffield.sch.uk

Recruitment Pack - Teacher of English, Temporary to March 2027

Closing date for applications: 15 May 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

Apply here

Please note:

  • We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

  • References for short-listed candidates will be requested before the interview.

  • Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS Enhanced Disclosure check.

Lead Practitioner of English

Salary: Lead Practitioner 3 - 7 Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Chaucer School is about to join Mercia Learning Trust and will open in September 2026 as Mercia Northridge School, the eighth school to join our trust. 

Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and talented Lead Practitioner of English subject specialist. You will join a school that is building an incredible culture to become the best school in the north of Sheffield. You will be committed to continuous improvement, striving to be the best teacher you can be. As such, you will deliver exceptional lessons and secure outstanding learning, progress and attainment for every pupil. 

For further information, please contact the Headteacher's PA, Chelsea Clarke via email cclarke@chaucer.sheffield.sch.uk

Recruitment Pack - Lead Practitioner of English

Closing date for applications: 15 May 2026

Start date: September 2026

Apply here

Please note:

  • We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

  • References for short-listed candidates will be requested before the interview.

  • Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS Enhanced Disclosure check.

About Chaucer School

Mercia Learning Trust

Mercia Learning Trust is a successful partnership of four primary and three secondary schools located in Sheffield, and will soon be joined by our eighth school, Mercia Northridge. Established in 2012, with one secondary school, our trust has grown to serving over 5000 pupils, with 650 staff.

Why do we exist?

  • To empower everyone in our communities, especially the most disadvantaged, to succeed.

How do we behave?

  • We are kind - showing care and supporting each other.
  • We have integrity - doing the right thing and always putting children first.
  • We work with diligence - overcoming obstacles and having no excuses.

What do we do?

  • We run schools that focus on academic excellence, cultural capital and the development of character.

How will we succeed?

  • A culture of excellence – high standards shaped by clarity, not control.
  • Academic focus – empowering all children through an exceptional curriculum.
  • Purposeful collaboration – relationships built on trust, reducing sub-optimisation and driving collective success.

Our staff are a crucial part of our trust, just like our pupils. We are devoted to recruiting, training, retaining and taking good care of our highly skilled and dedicated team.

Interested applicants should read the applicant information packs, and apply via TES.

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