Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Job number:056

Required from September 2021 

Job Summary:

Salary: Main/Upper Pay Range

Contract type: Full time

Contract term: Permanent

Closing date: Monday 8 March 2021 (noon)

Start date: September 2021

Suitable for NQTs: Yes

About the School; 

We are a growing 13-19 High School in an attractive, semi-rural location in South Staffordshire with over 750 students on roll and in the top 20% of schools nationally for outcomes. 

The School benefits from being part of Penk Valley Academy; a local academy trust including Marshbrook First School, Princefield First School, St John’s First School, St Mary & St Chad CE First School, Penkridge Middle School, Wolgarston High School and The Rural Enterprise Academy. The Trust’s vision is to take collective responsibility for ensuring that every child and young person in our Trust receives an excellent education, achieves high outcomes and realises their potential. All members of staff work incredibly hard to provide the very best education for every child in our care.

The Post;

This is a truly exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious English teacher to join our team here at Wolgarston High School.  The vacancy has arisen because the school is popular and is growing in numbers.  The successful candidate will be teaching and working within a thriving English department.  Significant numbers of pupils choose to continue studying English Literature and Media at A Level. Within the department there are many opportunities to share resources and best practice.

The ability to teach a second subject would be an advantage; all teachers are also form tutors. All pupils and teachers belong to one of our four Houses.  Traditionally we have had vertical tutor groups, each with a mix of Year 9s, 10s and 11s, although this is currently paused due to COVID-19 restrictions. 

We are committed to becoming a Visible Learning school. We will provide full training to the successful candidate and will expect them to fully embrace the visible learning approach.  

For an informal discussion regarding the post prior to application, please email Fenella Forrester via email on f-forrester@penkvalley.co.uk who will arrange the call with the head of department.

Recruitment and hiring during COVID-19: Despite the challenges we face, recruitment and hiring will continue for all Penk Valley Academy Trust vacancies with as little disruption as possible over the coming weeks and months. This is for all senior, teaching and support staff appointments. Applications will still be reviewed, and interviews conducted in a timely manner, although interview activities may vary. We will still aim to conduct face to face interviews where possible. Candidates will be given the option to interview via online video if you cannot attend in person, this can be discussed if your application is shortlisted. We will always adhere to Government advice. 

Please visit our website www.penkvalley.co.uk to apply and obtain further details about this role. 

Application forms and job specification are available on the school website.

Completed application forms should be returned via email to personnel@penkvalley.co.uk

Closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday 8 March 2021 (noon)

Interviews expected to be held w/c 15 March 2021