Teacher of English

Tes is supporting the appointment of a Teacher of English to join a Academy based in Croydon.

(Please note we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response).

Opportunity for an exceptional candidate to be a Teacher of English, shaping a new secondary school in East Croydon. A pastoral role may be available for a suitable candidate.

The Academy welcomed its first year 7 cohort in September 2020 and currently provides children in East Croydon with a first-class academic education, based on our strongly held values.

We aspire to become one of the best schools in the country, providing all our pupils with an excellent education that empowers them to seize greatness. With KS3 complete, we are now growing into KS4 with our first Year 10 cohort starting in September 2023.

At the Academy, we seek to transform lives through education. We believe that each of our pupils is born with unique potential for greatness and can take responsibility to achieve this. We believe that by aiming high, working hard and living according to the Academy's Values, our pupils can seize greatness, lead lives that bring fulfilment and strengthen their communities.

Exemplary behaviour and a spirit of ‘always learning’ have helped us to create a culture where greatness is the expectation. The successful candidate will share our relentless drive to provide excellent learning experiences for every pupil, both in and out of the classroom. They will share our vision for a school where pupils take responsibility to ‘seize greatness’, achieve academic excellence and flourish as knowledgeable, confident, articulate responsible citizens, who live according to the Academy's Values. 

The role

We are seeking an exceptional candidate as Teacher of English, to work in close partnership with the Principal, the Senior Leadership Team and the English department to embed the school’s vision and develop an outstanding school that empowers our pupils to take responsibility and seize greatness.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow with the school. We will provide one-to-one support, coaching and access to extensive network training to support career development and leadership opportunities. 

In addition to professional support all employees are eligible for Rewards, a scheme that offers discounts at many retailers and other benefits such as Cycle to Work and the Employee Assistance Programme.

You will:

• Have an unwavering determination to deliver excellence for pupils from all starting points
• Share the beliefs, vision and mission and be aligned with the six pillars underpinning it
• Be committed to Academy's ethos of high expectations for every pupil in both academic achievement and personal development
• Be committed to continually improving classroom practice and raising attainment
• Manage behaviour effectively to create a positive, calm and purposeful climate for learning
• Have the drive, skills and resilient character required to help build a new school
• Combine subject matter expertise with a passion for teaching your subject
• Be reflective about the Academy and committed to securing its continued development
• Value and support practices driving continued progress across the network of schools

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.

Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email

managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: LC1826995 in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.