Teacher of English

Tes is supporting the appointment of an English teacher at a secondary school based in Northamptonshire. This role could be your next career opportunity.

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

The school are driven to provide young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. 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 local communities, the rich and varied experiences they create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences they offer equips young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the Role

The school are looking for an English superstar to join their excellent English team.

Do you love your subject? Are you dedicated to working with young people? Does inspiring students in their learning in English and English Literature fill you with joy? If so, they want to hear from you.

You will receive excellent professional development and support.

About the Academy

The school ensure that all teachers are able to draw on the sources of scholarly authority and reservoir of thought and practice that have been developed within their specialist subject communities though their Trust- wide subject communities. This involves engagement for teachers with their wider subject education community through subject associations, subject education journals, subject-specific CPD on curriculum development and teaching. It also involves refreshing and constant renewal of subject knowledge, through reading and discussing scholarship, engaging in contemporary debates, and developing your own practice as a teacher.

Subject communities are central to the school's vision for curriculum and teacher development, whereby each subject community is made up of subject specialist teachers deeply engaged with curricular questions, renewing and holding ownership of the Trust-wide curriculum and sustaining their own subject expertise. Through Trust-wide subject community meetings and in-school department meetings, all subject teachers have responsibility and involvement with the Trust-wide curriculum development. They work collaboratively in their curriculum decision-making, so as to draw upon collective expertise and minimise unnecessary workload.

Key Duties

• To engage with Trust-wide subject community activity, including in-school curriculum/teacher development activity.
• To engage with your wider subject education community through subject associations, subject education journals, subject-specific CPD on curriculum development and teaching

Who the school are looking for

• Evidence of commitment to further subject-specific professional development
• Knowledge of subject education research and key debates within the English subject community
• Knowledge of the national curriculum programme of study for English and of current subject developments.
• Excellent subject knowledge and expertise demonstrated through secondary English teaching experience
• Productive participation and engagement with the national subject community through engagement with subject associations, subject education journals, subject-specific CPD on curriculum development and teaching.

Salary & Benefits

• Teachers' pay scale depending on experience.
• Access to Teachers' Pension Scheme
• CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses
• Enhanced NQT/RQT Scheme including ongoing coaching and mentoring for all teachers 
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Rewards and Recognition Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

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: LC1667096 in the email subject line.