Teacher of English

Applications are invited for the above post at this popular and successful secondary school on the edge of the pleasant market town of Belper. Applicants should have the ability to teach across the full 11-18 age and ability range and display an informed understanding of effective learning and teaching.

The English Faculty is well resourced, sympathetically led and enjoys success at all Key Stages, with students achieving above national averages for GCSE grades 5-9 in English Language and in English Literature in 2017 and positive in terms of Attainment 8 . Furthermore, the English Literature A-Level results were in the top 30 percentile for attainment and English Language A-Level is consistently good for attainment. Media Studies also plays a central part in the Faculty and results at both GCSE and A-Level are strong. The successful applicant will join a dynamic and innovative team, committed to high level teaching and learning.

This position would be suitable for an experienced teacher or a NQT, for whom there would be ample opportunity to develop professional skills within our highly supportive Induction, CPD and/or NQT programmes.

Belper School and Sixth Form Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS before they can be appointed.