Teacher of English

Tes is supporting the appointment of a Teacher of English to join a Academy based in Lincolnshire.

The Academy is now recruiting for a Teacher of English.  This role could be your next career opportunity.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of their success then they want to hear from you.

They are driven to provide their young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Their students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with their local communities, the rich and varied experiences they create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences they offer equips their young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

They are seeking to appoint a dynamic Teacher of English to join their ambitious team here at the Academy. As part of the English Faculty you will support, motivate and inspire students, staff, parents and the wider community, to ensure every student achieves well.

• Love your subject. Stay invested in it, taking your own professional development seriously.
• Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability group/subject/s that you teach.
• Be responsible for the preparation and development of teaching materials, teaching programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate.
• Do all you can to ensure that, as a result of your teaching (and tutoring), your students achieve well relative to their prior attainment, making progress as good as or better than similar students nationally and in the Academy.
• Be aware of pupils’ prior knowledge and plan teaching and scaffold appropriately to build on this demonstrating knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn.
• Have a clear understanding of the needs of the pupils you teach, including those with special educational needs; EAL; SEND; and be able to use and teaching approaches to effectively support them.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy including the correct use of spoken English (whatever your specialist subject)

This is a full-time, permanent position. Please see the job description for further information about the role.

About their Academy

The Academy is a medium sized 11-16 school in Tattershall, Lincolnshire. 

They have a strong sense of purpose and are fervently committed to the achievement of every individual. They aim to provide a high-quality education in a safe, happy, caring and focused environment. They encourage all students to embody their values of confidence, resilience, ambition, courage, respect and aspiration. They are intent on developing a love of learning amongst their students, offering them a broad and balanced curriculum, enhanced by a range of enrichment activities designed to support their personal growth. They encourage all students to take responsibility for their own learning.

They are ambitious for every child, no matter what their background, prior attainment or needs. They are very proud of their community and believe they offer something genuinely different and exciting for those who join them. Their rural setting allows them the privilege of working in a stimulating and dynamic school that, combined with their co-educational ethos and smaller size, engenders a culture that genuinely cherishes individuality, aims to instil creativity and independence and celebrates open-minded thinking.

Salary & Benefits

• M1 - UPS3 FTE £30,000 - £46,525 per annum
• Possibility of a TLR for the right candidate
• Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Enhanced ECT Scheme including ongoing coaching and mentoring for all teachers
• Regional networks of colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform
• discounts on car leasing
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Who they are looking for

• Relevant Subject Degree at BA or above. 
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Understanding of the current curriculum discussions within your subject.
• The ability to quickly establish positive relationships with pupils and parents.
• Able to show evidence of the use of technology within teaching.
• Well-motivated, enthusiastic with a can-do attitude.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Good organisation and time management skills.
• Aware of Health & Safety and Safeguarding as appropriate to role.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.

Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: LC2014778 in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.