Teacher of English

About the Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding teacher to join this exciting, new school. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and well qualified teacher in a successful and forward looking faculty.

Whitelands Academy is a new secondary school in Bicester opened in September 2020 to year 7 initially and then growing each year. Our aim is quite simple: we want to provide the students with an unrivalled education where individuality is celebrated and potential realised. 

We wish to appoint a Teacher with drive, energy and enthusiasm, who is keen to join the mission to a successful and friendly team at our School.

The successful candidate will be:

• A dynamic, inspirational and enthusiastic classroom practitioner with high expectations in your own classroom
• Fully committed to learning, high quality teaching and raising standards of all students
• Passionate about your subject; able to inspire and motivate students and staff
• Committed to ensuring all students reach their potential in and out of the classroom
• Able to recognise opportunities and face challenges, whilst maintaining your sense of humour and care for young people
• Capable of promoting partnerships and collaborative working
• A role model for our students and staff

We Can Offer You:

• A good school and a highly supportive Senior Leadership Team
• An opportunity to develop your leadership skills with an eye towards further leadership
• A well-resourced, hard-working and supportive team
• Excellent care and support for all staff
• Comprehensive induction and on-going opportunities for Professional Development
• A positive and stimulating learning environment which values the contribution of all staff
• Enthusiastic students, willing to learn

A comprehensive programme of support and training will be made available to the successful applicant.  We would also welcome applications from newly qualified teachers and any ECT appointed will be supported with a reduced timetable, a mentor and a strong commitment to his/her professional development.

More detail about the school can be found in the attached candidate pack  and on our website - https://www.whitelandsacademy.org