2nd in English

Job Title: Second in English

Start date: September 2022

Contract: Permanent 

Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2c (equal to £7,017 per annum)

Thornhill Academy is an 11 to 16 secondary academy, with 574 students and occupies a large site near Sunderland City Centre.  Thornhill offers students and staff rewarding and deeply engaging experiences and supports them on their journey to become inspirational and reflective practitioners, improving life for all in our community.

At Thornhill we take pride in developing each individual pupil to achieve their potential and make a positive contribution to society. We provide a safe, happy and nurturing environment in which we challenge all to strive for personal accomplishment.

Are you passionate about English and determined to make a real difference? We are looking to appoint an inspirational, dynamic and enthusiastic Second in English to join us. 

We are looking for an outstanding teacher who is ambitious and wants to further their career. Candidates will have the drive and motivation to continually improve the department, whilst understanding the importance of developing a positive culture.  

You will need to:

• Be ambitious in your determination to ensure all our learners achieve and develop their full potential

• Be inspirational in the classroom

• Be able to provide engaging and creative learning experiences for all pupils

• Be committed to assisting pupils in overcoming barriers to learning

• Have high expectations and a commitment to the wider school

If you feel you share our values, have the vision and drive for excellence and want to be part of an enthusiastic, dedicated and well-resourced team, committed to ensuring that students fulfil their potential, then we would like to hear from you.  

The successful candidate will present the best possible example of professional standards to colleagues. 

To apply please download and complete the attached application form. Please note we do not accept CV’s. We ask that all completed application forms are sent to David.Gilboydodds@consilium-at.com  

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 19th May 2022 @ 12.00pm

If you wish to visit the school, please contact David.Gilboydodds@consilium-at.com 

Interviews will take place week beginning Monday 23rd May 2022

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English. 

Please note: If you have not been contacted within one week of the closing date please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.  We are unable to provide feedback on individual applications. Applications received after the closing time stated will not be considered.