Teacher of English

Teacher of English – MPR/UPR Temporary

We are looking to appoint a Teacher of English to cover a maternity leave, starting in January (or sooner if possible) and until the end of the academic year in the first instance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly competent, committed and enthusiastic teacher to join our high achieving and supportive English Faculty, and we welcome applications from those wishing to offer part time as well as fulltime, from both experienced teachers and NQTs.

Soar Valley College is a heavily over-subscribed 11-16 school committed to high standards, raising achievement and developing excellence in our staff and students. We provide a vibrant and engaging curriculum that promotes the love of learning, and prepares young people for the next steps in their lives. Ofsted rated Soar Valley an outstanding school where ‘teaching is exemplary’ and ‘students are proud to belong to the college’, (November 2014) and this still remains the case. 

Our progress measures are strong every year.  The thing we are most proud of however, is our unique and caring ethos, which inspires success for all, making this a great school at which to begin or continue your teaching career.  You will benefit from:

• A strong personalised professional development programme

• Being part of a superb team of specialists, who work extremely effectively together and also show individualism in their approaches

• A culturally diverse and highly motivated student body

• Being in a school where relationships are a real strength, ‘students’ behaviour and attitudes to learning are exemplary’ (Ofsted 2014) and outcomes very strong.

• Excellent facilities to support learning

Please see our website for further details. Interested candidates are welcome to visit the school before making an application should they wish.  Please contact Smita Stone, SLT PA, to arrange this on sstone@soarvalley.leicester.sch.uk or 0116 2699441. 

Closing date: 9am Monday 5th October 2020.