Teacher of English
The Burgess Hill Academy
West Sussex
- Expired
- Salary:
- Teachers Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Range
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2024
- Apply by:
- 31 March 2024
Job overview
Finding the very best talent is important to us. We wouldn't want to lose our ideal candidate due to working hours. We are happy to talk about your preferred working pattern and what might be suitable for the role.
32.5 hours per week
Do you have a passion for English and the ability to inspire our amazing students?
We are looking to recruit an engaging Teacher of English to join our team at The Burgess Hill Academy.
You will be an enthusiastic and innovative teacher who genuinely believes in the ability of all students to succeed and who wants to develop their practice to be the best. Our greatest asset is our students. They are fantastic and have the potential to achieve amazing things.
The Burgess Hill Academy
At The Burgess Hill Academy, we challenge and support our students so that they aim high. Academic learning is our central focus, backed up by a strong belief in enhancing our students’ wellbeing and creating employable adults for the future.
It’s an exciting time for our Academy. Classrooms and science labs have been updated and improved and we’ve revitalised outdoor areas fit for today’s students.
The academy is committed to ensuring that every pupil leaves with the qualifications, enrichment experiences and employability skills they need for life. It has a published admissions number of 240 and total capacity of 1200. Visit us: Home - The Burgess Hill Academy.
We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:
- Automatic annual pay increments
- High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression
- A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programme
- Generous public sector pension scheme
- Discounts on retail & travel
- Cycle 2 Work scheme
- Charity Giving
Take a closer look: Work With Us - Brighton Academies Trust
As the largest Multi-Academies Trust in Sussex, we are a close-knit family of schools committed to achieving ambitions, delivering excellence, and nurturing potential. Sponsored by the esteemed University of Brighton, we provide high-quality learning experiences for our pupils.
Our success is a result of the dedication and expertise of our staff and central teams, creating vibrant places of learning that ignite curiosity and foster a lifelong love of education. Together, we aim to inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best.
At the heart of everything we do are our pupils. We believe that learning should be exciting, engaging, and fun – an adventure where curiosity is celebrated, and creativity is encouraged. We strive to create an environment where each child feels inspired and supported, enabling them to discover their unique talents and interests. Please visit: Home - Brighton Academies Trust
Our commitment
We welcome applications from all members of the community.
The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us either by email to recruitment@brightonacademiestrust.org.uk or by telephone to Bev Lawrence 01424 905 306.
Find out more
For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack here: Candidate Pack
To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Jeni Buckley, Subject Leader English on j.buckley@theburgesshillacademy.org.uk
Please apply today.
Closing date: 31 March 2024
Interview date: By arrangement
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The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Further information is available here: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Attached documents
About The Burgess Hill Academy
- The Burgess Hill Academy
- Station Road, Burgess Hill
- West Sussex
- RH15 9EA
- United Kingdom
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