Teacher of English

Ossett Academy & Accord Sixth Form are looking to appoint an inspiring and dedicated Teacher of English. The English department at the Academy is an outstanding team of professionals who are passionate about inspiring a love of literature and language. We value challenge and active participation. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic and innovative, with demonstrable resilience, vision and energy.  

We are looking for someone who will enthuse, engage, motivate and challenge students to raise achievement. If you have the vision and skills to deliver inspirational teaching whilst having the focus and drive to ensure successful outcomes are reached we’d love to hear from you.

We value challenge and active participation. As such, you will relentlessly pursue instilling an interest in your subject amongst all pupils. You will be innovative, with demonstrable resilience, vision and energy. The ability or desire to teach at A Level would also be encouraged.

Applications are welcomed from teachers across the experience range: we offer an extensive programme of academy and Trust CPD, to help you grow and develop as an excellent practitioner - whether ECT or more experienced. 

If you have the vision and skills to deliver inspirational teaching whilst having the focus and drive to ensure successful outcomes are reached, we’d love to hear from you.

Ossett Academy is part of the Accord Multi Academy Trust which is a Wakefield based Trust; all four academies in the Trust are closely located to one another which lends itself to many opportunities to work closely and collaboratively. All academies are within a three-mile radius of one another and can be found a short drive off junction 40 of the M1.

We encourage interested candidates to get in touch and have a discussion to see what makes us great! Contact the HR team on hr@accordmat.org who would be happy to answer any questions you may have or put you in touch with an appropriate colleague for an informal discussion regarding the role.

For more details, or if you’re ready to apply, visit: www.ossettacademy.co.uk/recruitment/ where you will find the application form available to download. Please return completed application forms to the Accord HR Department: hr@accordmat.org 

Closing date: 9.00am on Friday, 28 January 2022.

Interview date: 31 January 2022.

Ossett Academy and Accord Sixth Form is committed equal opportunities and to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.