Teacher of English

Harris Academy Chobham is currently looking to appoint a qualified Teacher of English to join its team of specialists.

Passionate about education and have a flair for working with young people? Join us.

We look for teachers who are resilient, highly driven and self motivated, who will go the extra mile to ensure that students achieve beyond their own expectations.

Your opportunity

We are looking for an resourceful, dedicated Teacher of English to play a crucial role in developing and adapting the classroom curriculum to meet students’ needs, ensuring that students develop a depth and love of the subject as well as monitoring and supporting the development of students as both teacher and tutor.

At Chobham Academy, the English Department is a creative and tenacious department lead by Director of Learning, Rupert Munck, who also oversees the progress and resources of Key stage 4. Mr Munck is supported by KS5 lead and head of Sixth Form progress, Louis Boyd and KS3 Leader Matthew Ward. The Department is an outstanding department held in high esteem in the Academy. The Department is always keen to grow and develop their Teaching and Learning practice and put students at the centre of every pedagogical choice. We work hard to make sure that our students love our subject and aspire to achieve their very best.

We pride ourselves on the supportive network we have, ensuring a friendly, open work culture encouraging career development and progression. Join our community of scholars in bringing the best education to our young people with the support of a present SLT Team and dedicated faculty staff.

As part of a highly successful federation, you can expect unrivalled opportunities for progression. We can provide bespoke courses and qualifications to match your aspirations, whether that be as a teacher, middle or senior leader. Our Teaching School Alliance can equip you with the right experience, knowledge and training you need to succeed.   

In line with the Government’s announcement, our academy is closed until further notice. However, during this period it is our intention to continue with critical recruitment for key positions starting in September 2020. In place of academy interviews, alternative options will be offered so that no one is at a disadvantage, and applicants should expect telephone or virtual interviews, with the possibility of onsite academy interviews only in special cases. We want to reassure applicants that effective measures have been implemented to ensure their health and wellbeing whilst on academy premises.

Thank you for your cooperation during this difficult time.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree.
• Implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students.
• Support the subject area as appropriate and provide direction for Subject Lead and teachers.
• Monitor and support the overall progress and development of students.
• Provide a motivating and structured learning experience, which will provide students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
• Contribute significantly to raising standards of students' attainment as a teacher and form tutor.

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

About Chobham Academy:

Chobham Academy opened in September 2013 as part of the Harris Federation. Our 3-18 academy is a world class educational legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Situated within the East Village complex, the academy serves the community newly established in 2,800 new homes, along with existing communities in Newham and Waltham Forest. Chobham Academy is judged "Outstanding" in every category by Ofsted.

Why work at Chobham Academy?

• World-class facilities for learning, leisure and sport, creating a dynamic centre of learning and the hub of the local community
• An all-through Academy, providing unique opportunities for nurturing and developing excellence throughout the local community
• Inclusive model of learning, with an ethos based upon aspiration, ambition and high achievement for all
• All the advantages of a successful academy group, including a strong central team of support, teaching and leadership staff
• Generous Harris rewards and benefits package

Harris Benefits

As part of the Harris Federation, we can offer you a range of benefits, including:

• Access to a diverse network of phase and subject specialist groups
• Support and mentoring from some of the best leaders in education
• An Inner London Harris Allowance, plus a performance and loyalty bonus
• Pension scheme (TPS) and access to our Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan, covering a range of health and wellbeing benefits
• The opportunity to work with our amazing students!

Click here for a full list of Harris benefits. 

The Harris Federation

Our academy is part of the Harris Federation, the leading large Multi Academy Trust in the country for both primary and secondary education. Harris has an unrivalled track record in raising standards and achieving success for the children in our academies.

Professional development and sharing best practice are a key part of the Harris Federation success, and we can draw on this to offer you top quality training at every stage of your career path, from Beginner Teacher to Middle Leader. We will invest in you with coaching, mentoring, and can offer a wide range of training programmes, delivered by our Teaching School Alliance. 

We look for talented teachers who are passionate about their subject and making a difference. You can help us transform education in London, and create exceptional places of learning. 

We look for talented teachers who are passionate about their subject and making a difference. You can help us transform education in London, and create exceptional places of learning.

Please note: academies may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn at any point without notice. You will still be able to add information until the closing date, but you will not be able to submit your application. With this in mind, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Harris academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. In line with our commitments to safeguarding, the Harris Federation uses preferred agencies and is unable to work with any agencies where Terms of Business have not been agreed by both parties prior to an engagement. Harris Federation is fully committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education. Click here to view our full equality and diversity statement.