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Employer: Lift Firth Park
Job Title: Teacher of English
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £34069 – £46940 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 2 October 2026 at 3:27pm
Teacher of English Job Summary
Think you know Lift Firth Park? Lift Firth Park might surprise you.
Lift Firth Park is on an exciting journey of transformational change, and the momentum is already building. Driven by a revitalised culture of belonging and strong community values, student outcomes are rising and Lift Firth Park is just getting started. To take the school from strength to strength, Lift Firth Park is seeking skilled, dedicated English educators to join the team in shaping an outstanding team, inspiring students, and driving the next chapter of excellence.
Are you an inspiring educator looking to make a lasting difference in young lives? Lift Firth Park would love to hear from you.
About the Role
In this role, you will ignite curiosity for English and empower students of all backgrounds to unlock their full potential. Whether you are an experienced teacher looking for your next career step or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) seeking a supportive foundation, you will find a collaborative culture here that values your voice, invests in your growth, and celebrates your impact in the classroom every day.
Role Responsibilities
- Plan, deliver, and evaluate high-quality, inclusive lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, that engage, challenge, and support all learners.
- Create a safe, welcoming, and positive classroom environment where diversity is celebrated, and every student feels respected and capable of success.
- Assess, track, and support individual student progress, providing constructive feedback that nurtures confidence and continuous improvement.
- Build strong, respectful working relationships with students, colleagues, families, and the wider community.
- Contribute to curriculum development, team planning, and the broader extra-curricular life of the school.
- Actively engage in continuous professional development (CPD) and contribute to whole-school initiatives.
What Lift Firth Park Is Looking For
Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised equivalent, along with a degree in a relevant discipline.
Experience of working in a UK school environment in either a teaching or classroom support capacity.
You naturally raise aspirations in the classroom, dedicated to guiding every student toward their best possible outcomes.
Inclusive Mindset: A deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring every child receives the tailored support they need to thrive.
Subject Passion: A genuine love for your subject and the ability to bring the curriculum to life in meaningful, creative ways.
Positive Relationship Builder: Strong interpersonal and behaviour management skills rooted in empathy, positive reinforcement, and high expectations.
Team Player: A collaborative attitude, eagerness to share best practice, and a willingness to contribute positively to Lift Firth Park school culture.
About the School
Lift Firth Park is a vibrant, mixed secondary school for students aged 11-16. Located in Shiregreen, Sheffield, Lift Firth Park serves around 1,200 pupils and reflects a richly diverse community, with more than a third of students speaking English as an additional language. The school is currently undergoing an exciting period of transformational change, and Lift Firth Park is already seeing its positive impact-in the classroom, across the curriculum and throughout the culture. This is an excellent time to join the team. Lift Firth Park is looking for individuals who share the dedication to inclusive, aspirational education and who are excited to contribute to the renewed vision and ambitious future.
You must be available to interview in person for this interview. Do you have the skills to make a difference in the classroom? If so Lift Firth Park wants to hear from you. Would you like to know more about this role? Please contact
Who Is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. Lift Schools believe education can transform lives – and Lift Schools want every child in the schools to achieve their full potential.
How Lift Schools Supports You
Lift Schools want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across the network, Lift Schools invest in you so you can do your best work.
Further Information About the Job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored.
If you’re interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, Lift Schools can help you understand your next steps.
Commitment to Safeguarding
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the pupils, and Lift Schools expect all the people and volunteers to share this commitment. Lift Schools adopt a 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.
How to Apply
If this opportunity interests you, head to the company’s official website for full details — click here to submit your application.