Teacher of English
The St Leonards Academy
East Sussex
- Expired
- Salary:
- Teachers Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Range
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- January 2023
- Apply by:
- 11 December 2022
Job overview
Fixed Term to 31 December 2023
An exciting opportunity has arisen at The St Leonards Academy and we would like to appoint a Teacher of English to teach Key Stage 3 and 4 on a fixed term contract to cover a secondment. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, presence and authority who can deliver consistently good or better lessons with a good understanding of the English curriculum, as well as a team member who will collaborate with colleagues to ensure the progress of students.
St Leonards Academy
Here at The St Leonards Academy, we have a clear vision of what creates successful learners. And we know how to implement it.
Our students are enthusiastic about learning; because we make sure we supply excellent teaching and exceptional pastoral care.
They have opportunities galore to develop life skills through our enrichment programme that offers everything from rock-climbing to formal debating.
Above all, they take pride in themselves, their school, and their learning. Visit us: Home - The St Leonards Academy
We truly value the experience, the dedication and the commitment of all our employees.
When you work with us, we will offer you industry leading benefits including:
- Teachers and Support Staff receive automatic annual pay awards.
- High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression.
- A commitment to your health & wellbeing; onsite Wellbeing Champions, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, an employee assistance program.
- Generous public sector pension scheme.
- Discounts on retail & travel.
- Cycle 2 Work scheme.
- Charity giving.
- Generous annual leave + bank holidays.
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More About Us……
We are very proud to be part of the University of Brighton Academies Trust. Please visit: Home - Brighton Academies Trust
The University of Brighton is the sponsor of the University of Brighton Academies Trust. Close connection with the university allows us to draw on the expertise of its education experts and external contacts – something that greatly benefits our academies and our pupils.
Find out more
Download the job description and person specification below for more information about this opportunity.
To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Gail Ferguson, Academy Administration Manager on g.ferguson@thestleonardsacademy.org.uk
Applications from ECTs are very welcome.
Closing date: 11 December 2022
Interview date: w/c 12 December 2022
Our Commitment
The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We welcome applications from all members of the community.
The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff recruitment practices.
Attached documents
About The St Leonards Academy
- The St Leonards Academy
- Edinburgh Road, St. Leonards-on-Sea
- East Sussex
- TN38 8HH
- United Kingdom
Based in St Leonards on Sea, to the west of Hastings, East Sussex, The St Leonards Academy is a large coastal community secondary school with approximately 1500 students. It offers high-quality modern facilities with state-of-the-art ICT provision, following a major capital redevelopment and extension programme in 2012. The academy has extensive grounds, large playing fields and excellent sports facilities. It also hosts a special facility for 18 young people with physical disabilities or severe autism. It is a popular school, full in each year group.
In January 2017 the academy maintained a ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted, its second Good judgement since opening as an academy in September 2011. This outcome was a well-deserved recognition of the continuing improvements that have been made to deliver the best possible outcomes for students.
We are proud to be part of the University of Brighton Academies Trust, a family of 15 infant, primary and secondary academies, located across Sussex. Enriched by the University of Brighton’s contribution, we want to ensure that the 7,700 pupils in our academies are inspired to meet their potential and develop a passion for life-long learning. We truly believe that education transforms lives. All of our academies are judged as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
We work collaboratively to help our students and everyone connected to our academies achieve excellence. By working together and sharing ideas, insights and best practice, our academies support each other to improve.
It is important to us that our academies have a positive impact on their communities and that students understand the role they can play in the wider world. We work to ensure that parents and carers are actively engaged in their child’s learning.
We value our staff, investing in their training and development at all stages of their careers.
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