Teacher of English

“Education is Success”

An opportunity to work in the only non-private Academy in London that offers both International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes at KS5.

Our School

Westminster Academy is an Outstanding International Business and Enterprise Academy and IB World School serving a diverse community of 11–18-year-olds in central London. The Academy is proud of its work to improve outcomes for students in an inclusive, supportive environment. As a member of the collaborative WA community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside an exceptionally talented group of colleagues who are committed to continued professional growth and improvement of the student experience.

Teaching at WA

WA’s ethos is committed to developing the best teachers to give our students the best possible education. We aim to use, disseminate and promote a research-led approach to develop classroom practice that enables all students to thrive and make progress. The International Baccalaureate (IB) promotes pedagogies that are student-centred and inquiry-led, and this has inspired our current strategic aims; we are looking to embed and develop these strategies further. To achieve this, we prioritise and devote generous funding to teacher professional learning, both in-house and external, to support our staff at the different stages of their teaching and leadership careers.

Our English Department

The English department at Westminster Academy achieves outstanding student outcomes thanks to its energised, passionate team of teachers, whose exceptional subject knowledge and dedication are highly valued by students. We are now looking for an outstanding teacher to join this successful team.

Our English Curriculum

We teach a three-year KS3 curriculum, as part of which students are exposed to a wide variety of challenging and engaging texts from a diverse range of different genres, cultures and time periods. At KS4, we deliver the Edexcel English Language and English Literature specifications in preparation for students’ final exams at the end of Y11. The English department has developed a student-centred, personalised and adaptive approach to teaching the curriculum across all Key Stages, and we are proud of the impressive outcomes our students achieve. In 2022, 81% of students achieved a Grade 9–4 in English Language, and 80% of students achieved a Grade 9–4 in English Literature.

At KS5, the Academy offers IB English Literature and IB English Language and Literature, offering teachers specialised training with the IB, stimulating curriculum content and the chance to approach English with a truly global perspective. The department organises IB hub days at Westminster Academy to allow teachers the opportunity to collaborate with IB English teachers from across the UK, benefitting from seminars with leading academics and IB educators. Our English department has achieved world-class results at IB and is proud to have supported students to earn places on English courses at Oxbridge.

The ideal candidate will be:

• An excellent classroom teacher who is committed to the success of each individual student
• Experienced in teaching the relevant subject(s) with a relevant university degree
• Able to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to their own professional growth and development
• Passionate about their subject to inspire our students

What we offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Additional responsibilities remunerated via an Extra Responsibilities Allowance (ERA)
• Sign-up incentives available for experienced IB educators
• An excellent programme of continuing professional development
• Relevant training with the International Baccalaureate for teachers of Key Stage 5
• A commitment to staff well-being, including access to the local gym, staff social events, and Perkbox membership with associated benefits
• Free parking
• Excellent transport links and close to central London for the social life and sights of London

How to Apply

Please send both parts of your completed application form (accessed via our website) to: hrteam@westminsteracademy.org.uk.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Closing date: Monday 20th May 2024.

Shortlisting date: Tuesday 21st May 2024.

Interview date: Thursday 23rd May 2024.

We may interview candidates ahead of the closing date so early application is advised. The Academy reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advertised closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. As such, there may be additional safeguarding requirements and responsibilities depending on the nature of the role advertised and the extent to which the role will involve contact with children.

The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group. Applicants for any role at Westminster Academy must disclose all spent and unspent convictions.

A professional social media check may take place to reduce risks to reputation, confidentiality breach and data security. The check identifies a candidate's online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language.