Second in charge: English

2I/C English 

Required from January start - (sooner subject to contract)

Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2b (Inner London Weighting)

Full Time/Permanent

Roll: 1,200 11-16 Academy

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, innovative and forward-thinking English Teacher 2i/c to join our thriving school and play a pivotal role in leading & shaping the school’s KS3 English curriculum and securing outstanding outcomes for all.  The successful candidate will support the head of Department in the intent and implementation of the English curriculum across all secondary Key stages.  It is a friendly and supportive school community with a focus on high expectations of all and helping young people to thrive through access to education. Staff development and wellbeing is a priority as we develop the Academy and its provision.

We are looking for someone who will:

• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner at Key stages 3 and 4.
• Support the Head of Department in developing and leading an exciting English curriculum which will result in the highest level of pupil progress and attainment.
• Carry out quality assurance of English teaching and learning including marking, feedback and assessment at KS3.
• Possess exceptional subject knowledge of the curriculum, assessment and pedagogical developments relating to English at Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Have exceptional subject knowledge and teach at all three key stages.
• Have a track record in securing top grades at GCSE.
• Be expected to play a full part in the extra – curricular activities of this forward-thinking school.

About Us

St Paul’s has 1200 students aged 11-16 and is a diverse community centred on the charism of St Paul as a missionary, seeker of truth and a champion of justice.  St Paul’s Academy seeks to serve young people from both the Catholic and the local community, welcoming all those who embrace its values and share its quest for excellence:

• To provide opportunities for young people to develop the knowledge, skills and wisdom necessary for effective learning.
• To enable learners to develop their intellectual, social, moral, spiritual and physical potential to the full in order to become proactive members of both the local and wider community.
• To increase aspirations by exploiting educational innovations and opportunities in the best interests.

In the Catholic School’s Inspection we had in February 2024, St Paul’s achieved an Outstanding grade for Catholic life and Mission and rated ‘Good’ for all other areas.  St Paul’s was praised for the “deep pastoral care” that is provided and for integrating “fully in the wider community through faith in action and service”.  OFSTED 2023 also commented on the ambition being put into the curriculum and the strength of the leadership of the school to raise ambitions and expectations at St Paul’s. If you would like to see a little more of life at St Paul’s Academy, please look at the website and our school film, the link for which is here:

https://www.stpaulsacademy.org.uk/school-video/ 

We are proud of our continuing journey of academic success and ever-improving progress. This year, we reached the milestone of achieving a positive Progress 8 score (+0.5) - one of many significant milestones to come. 

The successful candidate will work extremely closely with the Principal and Senior Team to ensure that the Academy’s vision, values and strategies are coherently delivered through actions by all staff in school, and that standards of academic progress, behaviour and character are high. 

In addition

• Collaborative work environment in a school with a strong community ethos.
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• We are embarking on a two year project with SSAT on AFL leadership and classroom practice
• Free Private healthcare benefits
• Free professional subscription to The Key and The National College
• Supportive senior leadership team
• Free use of the academy’s well-equipped gym facilities
• On-site parking (subject to availability)
• The Elizabeth Line is on our doorstep, giving both flexibility in travel and access to a wealth of places across London, Heathrow, Reading, Slough, Kent and the South East.

St Paul’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; it expects all members of staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Safeguarding: St Paul’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; it expects all members of staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Equalities:  All candidates must be able to demonstrate a commitment to the principles of Equalities and to be able to carry out duties in accordance with the Council’s Equalities Policy.

Closing Date: 21st May

Interviews:  23rd May

Internal applications should write a letter of application (no more than one side of A4) and send it to  Mrs Ward sheila.ward@stpauls.greenwich.sch.uk

External applicants should complete the TES application form first and then, after you have been confirmed as shortlisted, the full CES application form will be completed. can also be obtained from Lisa Way HR Officer at any time from recruitment@stpauls.greenwich.sch.uk or calling Lisa Way 0208 311 3868 Ext: 122.