Teacher of English

Welcome to Nuneaton Academy, where transformation and the pursuit of excellence are at the heart of our educational journey. 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and enthusiastic full-time Teacher of English to join our Academy on a permanent basis from September 2024. The successful candidate will play a key role in teaching, inspiring and supporting pupils from Year 7 to Year 11, forming part of an expanding and friendly English department. We are a dedicated team that strives to bring out 'the best in everyone.' Guided by Our Nuneaton Norms, we are committed to creating a learning environment that is not only academically enriching but also emotionally supportive.

We would be pleased to hear from a Graduate, NQT or more experienced teacher. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Contribute to the development of courses and schemes of work

• To use student data to plan lessons to meet their needs

• To mark and assess students’ work and to record their development, progress and attainment

• To develop effective teaching and learning strategies to raise attainment

• To monitor the progress of students including those in the tutor group

• To maintain an attractive and stimulating classroom environment and to contribute to displays throughout the school.

• To use ICT and in particular the VLE in raising the quality of teaching and learning

• To take part in whole school reviews of policy and aims, and in the revision of formulation of guidelines.

Personal and Professional Conduct

• Treat students with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect and, at all times, observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position

• Have regard to the need to safeguard students’ well-being in accordance with statutory provisions

• Show tolerance and respect for the rights of others

• Uphold and promote democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

• Ensure that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways which exploit students’ vulnerability or might lead them to break the law

• Have a proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practice of the school in which they teach and maintain high standards in their own attendance and punctuality.

• Understand, and always act within, the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and responsibilities

Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students

• Establish a safe and stimulating environment for students, rooted in mutual respect

• Set goals that stretch and challenge students of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions

• Demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of students.

Promote good progress and outcomes by students

• Be accountable for students’ attainment, progress and outcomes

• Plan teaching to build on students’ capabilities and prior knowledge

• Guide students to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how students learn and how these impact on teaching

• Encourage students to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study

Why Join Nuneaton Academy?

We are part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning schools work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. The subject specialists, Group-wide intranet, own curriculum, and online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resource, helping to simplify work processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance. As a Group, we can reward our staff better: with good career opportunities, better pay, benefits, and ultimately, the satisfaction of helping children to succeed. We invest in our staff wellbeing. Our academies each have at least eight INSET days per year (with three of those solely dedicated to planning), and an ongoing group-wide wellbeing programme. It's an ethos we call ‘the best in everyone’.

Closing Date: 21st May 2024  

Interview Date: W/C 20th May 2024  

Informal visits and conversations about the post are most welcome. For more information and to apply, please contact Hayley McDonagh on the below details:

T: 07936 047 096

E: nuneatonacademy@hays.com

United Learning are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.