English Teacher
Cliff Park Ormiston Academy, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6TA14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1 March 2025
Closing date
6 February 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS
English Teacher job summary
Do you want to work in a thriving, student centred academy that is on a rapid journey of improvement? Are you looking for a new exciting challenge in a supportive, innovative, working environment?
At Cliff Park Ormiston Academy we know that we make a difference to our students lives 'everyday'. We are RESTLESS, and RELENTLESS in the pursuit of EXCELLENCE for every single Cliff Park Ormiston Academy student.
We are looking for an enthusiastic English Teacher to join our thriving English department for a period of maternity leave cover. You could be at any point in your teaching career but will be committed to support and develop the teaching of English so that students of all abilities enjoy their learning and are motivated to succeed.
This is an exciting opportunity at Cliff Park Ormiston Academy and requires you to be enthusiastic and passionate with the drive to help our students to achieve their very best.
About us
Based in Gorleston, Cliff Park Ormiston Academy is a vibrant and happy 11-16 secondary comprehensive academy in the heart of the community. At Cliff Park Ormiston Academy we strive for excellence in everything that we do. We provide a warm, welcoming, orderly and inclusive school environment, where ‘Everyday Excellent Behaviour’ is an expectation. We believe in doing the everyday things well; Respect, tolerance, courtesy and co-operation. We make no excuse for our high expectations.
Our curriculum has been developed around four core pillars: Discover, Create, Thrive and Achieve, we create the best possible environment for our students and staff to thrive and achieve. Our 'everyday expectations' and rehearsed routines create calm, supportive environments where our students can work to the best of their ability and strive for success. Our classrooms are productive and calm. As a staff we create a happy, supportive school where every student can discover, create and thrive! We strive for our young people to leave to the next stage of their education as happy and confident citizens, ready to positively contribute to society and in all that they go on to do.
Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust? Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
About you
Our ideal candidate will:
- Be an excellent classroom practitioner who can provide high quality teaching to GCSE level.
- Be effective in using data/strategies to raise levels of achievement and challenge underperformance.
- Have an effective approach to behaviour management.
- Contribute to the activities of designated curriculum areas.
- Undertake the role of form tutor, as required.
If you are looking to progress your career in an academy which places a high value on the professional development of its staff, and feel you have the qualities to meet the demands of this rewarding position, then we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to find out more about Cliff Park Ormiston Academy then we want to speak to you. If you have any questions please contact Joanne Spurgeon at the academy via email at jspurgeon@cliffparkoa.co.uk
The closing date for all applications is 6 February 2025. Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Cliff Park Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Cliff Park Ormiston Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 832 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Cliff Park Ormiston Academy website (opens in new tab)
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