Teacher of English with additional leadership responsibility

Teacher of English with additional leadership responsibility

Full Time – Permanent

MPS/UPS (£28,000 to £43,685) plus TLR 2.1 £3,017

Required for September or Easter 2023 

Kingsmead School, a partner academy in John Taylor Multi-Academy Trust (JT MAT), has an exciting opportunity to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic teacher of English to join a flourishing, dynamic and supportive English department in an Ofsted rated Good with Outstanding features school. We are a highly skilled team of teachers who are committed to driving English forwards and who will encourage ambitious staff to develop and flourish in their role as an English teacher and leader. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach across all the key stages. The TLR area of responsibility is flexible depending on the candidate.

The successful candidate will:

·        Be a passionate advocate of the subject who contributes effectively to departmental and whole school improvement

·        Demonstrate a commitment to students and ensure that students develop the literacy knowledge, skills and attributes they need to thrive in a rapidly changing and complex world

·        Be committed to the development of learning and teaching in the Department and an excellent practitioner who can model outstanding English teaching to colleagues

·        Be highly motivated and demonstrate the highest professional standards

·        Be able to teach across the full age and ability range, with the possibility of delivering A level English Literature

·        Be able and willing to make a full contribution to the life of the school

·        Have high expectations of yourself and others

·        Be a good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills

·        Be flexible and a good team player

Kingsmead school can offer you:

·        A school with polite pupils who behave well and value their education.

·        A leadership role within the Department and a real involvement in the strategic direction of English faculty supporting Kingsmead in its continuing growth towards outstanding

·        A bespoke CPD program for all teaching staff and Leadership roles as well as exciting career opportunities as part of John Taylor MAT and the John Taylor Teaching School Hub

·        An excellent reputation in the local community

·        A dedicated and enthusiastic team of teachers and support staff

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced disclosure and barring service check is a requirement of this post.  A copy of the ‘Safeguarding Policy’ is available to view by visiting the School website: www.kingsmeadschool.net

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.   Further information about filtering offences can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Application forms and additional information is available to view and download from the vacancies area of the school website www.kingsmeadschool.net or alternatively by contacting the school.

Please note CV applications are not accepted. Only fully completed JT MAT application forms should be submitted for shortlisting. Please submit your application to recruitment@kingsmeadschool.net

Please review our ‘Recruitment Pack’ on the school website before submitting your application.

Visits to the School are very welcome and encouraged, please get in contact if you would like to arrange this.

Closing Date:   Friday 3rd February 2023 (9.00 a.m.)

Interview Date: to be notified