17 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    11 May 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    22 April 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2, Key stage 3

Subject

English

Working pattern

Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS 1-6 (UPS may be negotiable for the right candidate)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Selwood Academy are seeking a teacher who will inspire our pupils as part of a faculty which leads the way in teaching and learning and contributes to a successful school which actively promotes and values professional development.

We require someone who:

  • Can effectively plan, develop and deliver high quality lessons
  • Supports the school’s vision and values
  • Displays a clear vision and passion in their teaching and can motivate those around them.
  • Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, organisation and communication skills.


What the school offers its staff

Our Latest OFSTED report from June 2022 shares how ‘Pupils are friendly and polite. Pupils know what is expected of them. They enjoy learning about a wide range of subjects. Pupils listen carefully to teachers and respond well to their questions. Pupils conduct themselves well.’ As a school we are very proud of the pupils we have and their attitudes to learning.

Selwood is a large Middle school recognised for its warm, caring, vibrant community. We are ambitious for our pupils and work collaboratively with local partners to ensure that all of our stakeholders are able to “let their light shine before others”. This is lived out through diverse educational opportunities, a rigorous and coherent curriculum as well as proactive pastoral support. As part of our vision, staff wellbeing is paramount, we have hugely supportive staff, with a wellbeing team in place.

Recognition for staff is at the forefront of our practice and we have policies in place to support this, including a reasonable feedback policy, supportive relationship policy and relentless support from all leaders to support all staff to fulfill their potential through high quality CPD and support.

Flexible working opportunities

A job share will be considered

Further details about the role

This post would allow you to join the Academy at a very exciting time. We aim to be our best and nothing less and feel passionate about creating a place where everyone can reach their potential. Due to the nature of the school this role would be suitable for a practitioner from a Primary, Secondary or Middle school background.

Commitment to safeguarding

Selwood Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment, all our posts require an enhanced criminal background check via the disclosure procedure and are subject to pre-employment checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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How to apply
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About Selwood Academy

School type
Academy, Church of England/Methodist, ages 9 to 13
Education phase
Secondary
School size
598 pupils enrolled
Age range
9 to 13
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01373 462798

An Anglican /Methodist Foundation Middle school serving the needs of children ages 9 - 13 in years 5 - 8.

Arranging a visit to Selwood Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email selwoodacademy@selwood-academy.co.uk.

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