English Teacher

We are looking for an English Teacher in a school which offers excellent opportunities for professional development. Twyford Church of England High School, an Ofsted outstanding school with a thriving Sixth Form, is one of four Twyford Trust schools, and the new post-holder will be joining us at a time of growth. The Trust offers excellent promotion prospects for motivated and enthusiastic teachers who support the ethos of our schools.

The new post-holder will be joining an innovative, ambitious and energetic English department that delivers an outstanding curriculum to students of all levels. Our curriculum is knowledge rich, seeking to instil both a love of literature and systematically develop the reading and writing skills students need to thrive. You will be well supported within your department and by an experienced Senior Leadership Team. 

For an informal discussion about these roles or to arrange a visit please contact the HR/Recruitment team at recruitment@twyfordacademies.org.uk 

We offer: 

• Exceptional professional development and career progression.
• Positive working relationships at all levels.
• A supportive Leadership Team.
• Opportunity to gain experience within four different Trust schools with a common commitment to professional collaboration.

The successful candidate will have:

• A good degree and Qualified Teacher Status.
• Ability to teach English to at least KS4.
• Knowledge of the requirements of the National Curriculum.
• An understanding of recent curriculum / learning developments.
• An understanding of the strategies required to motivate and enthuse all students across the ability range as part of a whole school approach to raising achievement.
• An understanding of the processes and techniques required to assess, record and report students’ learning effectively.
• Ability to be reflective and driven towards self-improvement.
• Energy and enthusiasm.
• A commitment to the ethos of the school.

For more information about the role, please see the attached Job Description.

How to apply

Please visit the Vacancies page of the Twyford Trust website https://twyfordacademies.org.uk/job-vacancies for more information about how to apply, and to download a Job description and Application Form.

Applications must be emailed to HR on recruitment@twyfordacademies.org.uk

Closing date: Friday 28 January 2022.

Interview date: TBC – Wednesday 2 February or Tuesday 8 February 2022.

The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers. For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check 

You will also be expected to sign and adhere to the school’s SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE and SAFE WORKING PRACTICE AGREEMENT which is available as a download on the school website.