Teacher of English

With our recent expansion The Boulevard Academy are looking to appoint a dynamic, inspirational, and hardworking Teacher of English to join our expanding English Department!

Are you a passionate and hardworking teacher with high expectations? Can you inspire highly motivated pupils? Can you create an exciting and vibrant learning environment that enables all pupils to exceed expectations? Do you want to develop as a classroom practitioner? Do you want to work where CPD is a priority and where all staff feel valued and flourish? Do you want to work with fantastic facilities in a new building finished in September 2022? The Boulevard Academy wants you!

The Boulevard Academy serves children and their families across the city of Hull. The Academy opened in September 2013 and with our new expansion to our site which completed August 2022, we are seeking applicants to join our thriving and supportive Academy. Successful applicants will be required to teach at all levels and offered exceptional opportunities for professional development. 

We are looking to recruit well qualified and talented staff who will complement and add to a dynamic team and who have all the right attributes to make a valid contribution to the wider life of the school and ensure that students are making the right progress.

Applications from ECTs are welcomed and flexible working may be discussed at interview.

Appropriate TLR responsibilities can be discussed at interview for experienced teachers where appropriate. Due to the continued expansion at the Academy over the next four years, it is foreseen that we will be able to offer further career advancements for suitable staff as we increase our roll.

Visits to the Academy are warmly welcomed by appointment through jobs@theboulevardacademy.com

Responsibilities: 

• Carrying out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with Academy policies, under the direction of the Principal. 
• Promoting the achievement of high standards through effecting teaching and learning within subject area(s), preparation, evaluation and action planning. 
• Modelling the vision and values of the Academy. 
• Being part of the team driving the development of the academy to become an ‘outstanding’ Academy. 
• Receiving and acting on feedback to build on the strengths and improve personal performance within the Academy systems. 
• Contributing, where appropriate, to implementing policies and practice and to promote collective responsibility for their implementation. 
• Considering and constantly reviewing Academy contextual factors and prior attainment when planning and teaching lessons. 
• Working in a cross-curricular way to support subjects across the Academy in the use of active learning approaches to enrich curriculum and skills delivery. 
• Recognising, promoting and celebrating diversity.

Expectations: 

• To understand and comply with the statutory guidance regarding safeguarding of children, ensuring the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare at all times, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Officer immediately. 
• To comply with the Trust and academy’s policies and procedures at all times. 
• This post is subject to the current conditions of employment for Teachers contained in the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document. 
• Postholders will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a Senior Leader to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in the job description.

The Boulevard Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all employees to share this commitment. All applicants should read the Academy’s child protection policy, which is available on our website, and are required to declare any information as requested on the application form. Enhanced disclosure with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) in the UK and a local police certificate will be requested for the successful candidate.

Requirements

Essential 

• Recent and relevant teaching experience. 
• A teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). 
• A strong and secure subject knowledge in English Language and Literature up to GCSE. 
• Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students. 
• A good understanding of curriculum developments in the specific subject area. 
• Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies. 
• An understanding of how Assessment for Learning can improve student performance. 
• Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning. 
• Able to use student level data to raise standards. 
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team. 
• Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas. 
• Able to communicate high expectations to all students. 
• A degree in an appropriate discipline related to English.

Desirable 

• Strong ICT skills including Microsoft Office, Google Drive and SIMS.