Job Description

Salary

Salary: 34,823 - 51, 048
Hours Per Week: Full Time

Contractual hours

32.44

Basis

Full Time

Job type

Teaching

Location

East Leake Academy
Lantern Lane
East Leake
Loughborough
LEICS
LE12 6QN

Job category

Teacher

Date posted

16/10/2025

Job reference

R05277



East Leake Academy has an opportunity for an

English Teacher

to join our talented and supportive team. We would very much recommend and welcome you for a visit so you can meet us and understand our community.

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a driven and ambitious Teacher of English to join our supportive and successful team. As part of our forward-thinking and collaborative faculty, you will deliver inspiring lessons across all key stages and contribute to the ongoing development of our English curriculum. This role is ideal for those who are passionate about their subject, committed to continuous professional growth, and eager to drive academic excellence.

Why join East Leake Academy?

We are a large secondary academy for students aged 11-18 years based in East Leake with over 1,000 students. In our latest Ofsted inspection, we were rated 'good' overall with feedback that 'pupils are happy and enjoy coming to school. They show respect and good manners when they speak with staff in class and at social times. Pupils know that their teachers want them to be as successful as possible. Pupils achieve well, and they are prepared by the school to be active citizens effectively.'

Visits are welcomed and encouraged - please contact Kev Ferguson to arrange or for further information.

Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you'll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

Enrolment into the Teacher Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 23.68% Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust's Diverse Association for Professional Learning Employee Assistance Programme GP helpline Health and wellbeing advice and support Eyecare vouchers Salary sacrifice schemes - car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc Health cash plan (personal or family) - where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc) Childcare - breakfast and after school provision Take a look at our rewards and benefitsonline

Applications

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

Closing date:

17/09/25

Interview date:

tbc

Start date:

January 2026

If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Jo Paxton, at jpaxton@eastleake-ac.org.uk

About Diverse Academies Trust

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.

We empower. We respect. We care.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect everybody employed and volunteering for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. View our safeguarding and child protection policy.