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Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Wootton Upper School & Arts College

Bedford

  • £28,000 - £43,685 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
MPS/UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
April/September 2023
Apply by:
6 February 2023

Job overview

We are seeking an inspirational teacher committed to high academic standards who can communicate to young people an enthusiasm for English. 

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified English teacher to join a dynamic and supportive department. The post is permanent, full-time or part time and would be suitable for either an ECT or an experienced teacher. The successful candidate would be expected to have a passion for learning and teaching, together with the skills to inspire and motivate our students to achieve the very best they can and is dedicated to their own professional development.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a Multi Academy Trust which has a fantastic team of teachers who are dedicated to supporting pupils to make great progress as well as working as a tightly knit team. The Trust puts a very high priority on meeting the professional development needs of its staff to enable them to progress within the Trust.

Applicants must possess graduate subject knowledge and have high expectations. The ability to teach across the age range, including A Level at our STEM college and offer a second subject, would be desirable.

Closing Date: 09:00 on Monday 6th February 2023. Please apply at the earliest opportunity. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive applications from outstanding candidates.

Applicants must complete the Trust’s application form - we cannot accept CVs. When applying, please complete all sections of the application form and ensure that you do not leave any gaps in your qualification/work history and that you give details of any periods not accounted for by full time employment, education or training. Forms with missing sections and/or gaps may not be considered. An Application Form and recruitment information can be downloaded from our website www.woottonupper.co.uk  or requested by email from recruitment@wootton.beds.sch.uk.

Please return the completed Application Form either by email to recruitment@wootton.beds.sch.uk or by post to the HR Department, Wootton Academy Trust, Hall End Road, Wootton, Bedfordshire, MK43 9HT.

Wootton Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Wootton Academy Trust is committed to diversity in our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. The role is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Wootton Academy Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES - We prefer to hire people directly. We’ll be in touch if we need you!

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About Wootton Upper School & Arts College

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+44 1234 767 123

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Wootton Academy Trust is:

  • a multi-academy trust operating a school and a Sixth Form College namely:
  • Kimberley 16 – 19 STEM College
  • Wootton Upper School – a 13 – 19 Arts College
  • highly ambitious and determined to achieve excellence in all areas
  • hugely supportive of its staff, recognising they are the levers to achieving excellence for students.

Wootton Upper School is:

  • a well-established, high performing school achieving good results every year;
  • always over-subscribed;
  • popular with parents and the local community.

Kimberley 16 – 19 STEM College is:

  • a Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics College opened in 2013
  • establishing itself as a local STEM centre with employers
  • actively supported by many local industry and universities

Our students:

  • come from a wide area including villages in the Marston Vale & nearby towns
  • include 1150 students taught at Wootton Upper School, mainly Years 9 – 11, plus sixth formers specializing in the arts subjects
  • include 450 Kimberley College sixth formers studying STEM & other subjects

Our Staff are:

  • the Trust’s biggest asset
  • hardworking, supportive, & thriving on new challenges
  • ambitious - many staff going on to achieve internal promotions, including:
    o Executive Principal
    o Both Vice Principals
    o Six out of seven Assistant Principals
    o TLR post holders

Our Future is:

  • exciting
  • focussed on securing great outcomes for young people
  •  … hopefully your future too!

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