Teacher of English

The Constellation Trust CEO & Board of Directors are seeking to appoint to the following post:

Teacher of English

Salary: Main Pay Range

Contract: Full-time

Start date: ASAP/Easter

The Role:

We are seeking to recruit a highly imaginative and enthusiastic Teacher of English to join our team at Sirius Academy West. The right candidate will deliver high quality teaching and learning within the English department. You will teach across the ability range at KS3 and KS4, with the opportunity to teach at KS5 for an appropriate candidate.

Like us, you know that English underpins every aspect of daily living. You recognise that by sharing the greatest texts in history and sharpening pupils’ language skills, you can release their creativity and set their imaginations free. Whether you’re an ECT or experienced in teaching KS3, KS4 and KS5, we want someone who can bring out the best in every child and make all aspects of English engaging.

The successful candidate will be a consistently good or outstanding practitioner. You will be committed to raising the achievement of all learners by ensuring that teaching across the department is of the highest quality and is innovative, engaging and enjoyable whilst committed to driving standards to ensure whole school impact. The successful candidate will be working with a team of dedicated staff in a very motivating, forward-thinking environment.

If you are looking for a new challenge, a next step in career progression or a great environment in which to start your teaching career, then we would like to hear from you!

We would welcome visits to the Academy prior to application & interview.

About us:

We are forward thinking, innovative and dynamic in our approach to teaching and learning. The Academy is a vibrant community that offers a wealth of opportunities for students and staff.  

Sirius Academy West is situated in a state-of-the-art £48m facility with a superb sports hall, dance studio, art terrace, super labs and transformational learning zones. If you seek a new challenge and want to be part of a first class team, come and join us.

We can offer you: 

• A welcoming Academy and a supportive team 

• Modern and attractive environments to work in 

• Hardworking, motivated, supportive colleagues and leadership teams 

• Opportunities to develop your career 

• Access to a range of benefits such as NUS membership, Cycle to Work scheme etc

Closing date for applications:

Friday 24 February at 9:00am 

Interviews:  

TBC

All applications must be on a Sirius Academy application form, available from our website www.sirius-academy.org.uk   

Any offer of employment to the above post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory references & disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.