English Teacher
The Laurel Academy, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 9SD15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
14 April 2025
Closing date
6 December 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 November 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday 32.5 Hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS1 - UPS3
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Laurel Academy are looking to appoint a Teacher of English to join our academy as soon as possible on a full time, permanent basis.
Are you looking for a role that will enable you to influence and give direction to the children in your classes? Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areasin the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.
The Laurel Academy is an 11 -16 Academy of 800 pupils serving the town of Mexborough and its surrounding area. The Laurel has a rich history within the town since it was established in 1904 and has numerous notable alumni including Poet Laureate Ted Hughes. Mexborough is an ex mining town with a strong sense of community and some wonderful pupils. People who visit the Academy always comment on the excellent behaviour and conduct of the pupils and the welcoming ethos of the Academy. The Laurel is a great place to work where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people. In April 2023 Ofsted rated our school ‘Good’ in all areas.
What the school offers its staff
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position then we would very much like to hear from you.
You will be joining an ambitious, committed and hardworking team who are passionate about the difference we can make to our young people, staff, families and the wider community.
If you would like to discuss this vacancy or visit the academy, please telephone the academy on 01709 302244.
We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits with this post including:
- Financial:offeringunlimitedaccess to a huge range ofdiscountson holidays, days out, retailer and cashback deals inc. Curry’s, John Lewis, Tesco and B&Q to name but a few.
- Lifestyle and Wellbeing:discounted & flexiblegymmemberships, eye care vouchers, cycle 2 work/Technology scheme,free annual flu jaband 24/7 access to a market leading Employee Assistance Programme providing expert information specialist advisors trained by Citizens Advice and access to professionally qualified counsellors accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
- Motoring: access to an employee vehicle leasing scheme*,discounted vehicle repairs and discounts on car/van hire.
- Pension: excellent employer/employee contributory pension scheme with the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
- Personal and professional: we offer a range of training and development opportunities for you to grow and develop.
*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
About The Laurel Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 705 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Laurel Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- pearta@laurelacademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01709302244
The Laurel Academy is an 11 -16 Academy of 720 pupils serving the town of Mexborough and its surrounding area. The Laurel has a rich history within the town since it was established in 1904 and has numerous notable alumni including Poet Laureate Ted Hughes. Mexborough is an ex mining town with a strong sense of community and some wonderful pupils. People who visit the Academy always comment on the excellent behaviour and conduct of the pupils and the welcoming ethos of the Academy. The Laurel is a great place to work where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people.
Arranging a visit to The Laurel Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email pearta@laurelacademy.org.uk.
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