Teacher of English

Do you have a passion for teaching that instills a love of English in your students?  Can you inspire the next generation with the opportunity to teach up to and including A Level?  Can you involve all ages and abilities in engaging learning experiences and work to help lead a dynamic team? Then working at Mascalls Academy, where we pride ourselves on high academic achievement, where personal qualities are valued highly and where the atmosphere is friendly and purposeful, might be for you.  We are on the move to ‘Outstanding’ and are looking for forward-thinking, emotionally intelligent and innovative teachers to join a supportive team that is committed to improving the life chances of young people.  You would be part of an organisation that enjoys a great reputation in the area and one that will develop your career; we have a fantastic track record and there are numerous opportunities for professional development.

About the role:  English carries a significant weight in the national performance indicators and we expect all of our students to be challenged, to be inspired and to achieve beyond expectation.  Please refer to the Job Description which is in line with the National Teaching Standards.  As a Teacher of English and member of the wider faculty you would be responsible for delivering outstanding lessons and contributing to the wider education agenda, inspiring learners and raising standards.  The successful candidate will join us for September 2017.

What we are offering:

• A salary commensurate with experience.
• Professional coaching and support to enhance teaching and learning.
• Laptop computer.
• Performance related salary enhancement.
• Opportunity to teach across Key Stage 3, 4 and 5.
• Bespoke CPD programme.
• Complementary holistic therapy to support staff wellbeing.
• Free use of a staff gymnasium.
• A thriving social and community ethos.

We’d like to hear from you if you are:

• An excellent teacher with an outstanding record.
• Collaborative, building strong professional relationships.
• Able to motivate and inspire students to achieve their full potential.
• Energetic and have a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Someone who has a measurable impact as an individual teacher and throughout the school.
• Confident and aspire to senior leadership.
• Committed to the happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the school.

Working at Mascalls Academy:  Mascalls Academy is a secondary school at the heart of the community and our small school model ensures that each and every student gets the personal support and challenge they need to reach their full potential.  The academy is divided into four colleges – Shackleton, Earhart, Luther King and Marie Curie Sixth Form College each having their own personality and range of specialisms, allowing them to be unique.Mascalls Academy is a high achieving institution.  Our recent OFSTED inspection notes “ambitious leadership has established an ethos where staff are committed to driving standards up”, that Mascalls is a “happy place to be” and that “staff feel valued”.  Our judgement that we are a ‘Good’ school with ‘Outstanding’ leadership and behaviour is accurate. It is our vision to become ‘Outstanding’ in every category.  Our most recent inspection can be found here.

Mascalls Academy is a dynamic and exciting place to work and the fantastic leadership team are committed to making it great for people at all stages in their careers.  Our building and facilities are a mix of designs with 2 new buildings being modern, light and airy giving the academy a unique and special character. We can offer you the chance to be part of a strong and collaborative department, not only within Mascalls but with the wider Trust as well. Full support will be provided and you’ll have the tools and environment needed to teach in a way that works for you.  

What we are looking for in you:  To be successful you need to be a qualified teacher who is passionate and knowledgeable about your subject and committed to delivering the best English education for our students.  Whether you are at the start of your career or an expert teacher we focus on what attributes you will bring to the academy and, most importantly, what impact you will have on our students.  As a Trust, we feel it is important to appoint for the right attitude which is why we look for teachers that are enthusiastic, focused, resilient and emotionally intelligent.  We are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of age, gender, race, beliefs or disabilities which is why we treat all of our people equally and without compromise.

We require all staff within the Trust to complete an enhanced DBS check as part of our on-boarding process in order to safeguard our students.