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Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Sir William Robertson Academy

Lincolnshire

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Salary:
Teachers Main or Upper Pay Range
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
1 September 2020
Apply by:
3 April 2020

Job overview

We are seeking to appoint an inspiring and innovative Teacher of English to join an experienced team in our growing school.  Successful applicants will have the opportunity to teach English Language, English Literature, and Media Studies up to A Level.  Applicants should be passionate about teaching English, able to encourage and engage our students and demonstrate excellent classroom skills.  Applications would be welcome from NQT’s and more experienced colleagues.

In 2019, 65% of pupils achieved 9-4 grades and 46% achieved 9-5 grades in GCSE English Language.    In GCSE English Literature, 65% of pupils achieved 9-4 grades and 40% achieved 9-5 grades.

Why join Sir William Robertson Academy?

Sir William Robertson Academy is a popular and successful 11-18 comprehensive school situated in delightful rural surroundings on the Lincolnshire/Nottinghamshire border.  Pupils with a positive approach to learning, a committed staff and a supportive body of parents have helped to create a school which was judged by OFSTED (March 2019) to be ‘Good’ in every area of its provision.  Sir William Robertson Academy has been acknowledged as one of the top 100 non selective state-funded schools in England.

We will offer you: 

  • competitive salary
  • Excellent pension options
  • Healthcare cashplan, including Employee Assistance Programme
  • CPD opportunities through two Teaching School Alliances and PiXL
  • Salary sacrifice schemes, such as cycle to work
  • Staff Benefits Dashboard, including cinema, shopping & leisure discounts

If you have any questions about this vacancy, or would like to visit our school in advance of making an application please contact Mrs Samantha Quincey hr@swracademy.org or call 01400 272422.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.  Successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and other rigorous recruitment checks.

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About Sir William Robertson Academy

Sir William Robertson Academy is a popular and successful 11 - 18 comprehensive school situated in delightful rural surroundings on the Lincolnshire/Nottinghamshire border.  Pupils with a positive approach to learning, a committed staff and a supportive body of parents have helped to create a school which was judged by OFSTED (March 2019) to be 'Good' in every area of its provision.  Sir William Robertson Academy has been acknowledged as one of the top 100 non selective state-funded schools in England.

According to the Department for Education School Performance Tables  (2015, 2016 and 2018) there is no better performing similar secondary school than Sir William Robertson Academy within a 75 mile radius of the school.

The school is driven by the aim to ASPIRE and this directs the work of all staff and pupils:

Achieve their full potential as individuals
Support each other as members of a caring and creative community
Pursue knowledge and understanding
Involve themselves in the wide range of activities that the school offers
Respect other people's values, beliefs and customs
Extend their horizons striving to achieve their best

As part of our team you will be offered:

  • A competitive salary
  • A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff with the capability and desire to raise our pupils' acheivement even further
  • Enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn and are proud of their school
  • Health benefits package
  • CPD opportunities through two teaching alliances and PiXL

A copy of our privacy notice for job applicants can be found at https://www.aspireschoolstrust.org/information/data-protection/

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