English Teacher

The Burton Borough School, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7DS

7 days remaining to apply

• Expected start date

  25 April 2022

• Application deadline

  1 February 2022 at 4:00pm

• Date listed

  11 January 2022

Job details

• Job role: Teacher; Suitable for early career teachers
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Salary: NQT’s/MPS/UPS

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint a teacher who:
• Has real enthusiasm for their subject and a commitment to teaching English
• Teaches engaging and challenging lessons that promote students’ abilities to learn independently and to respond effectively to feedback
• Believes that English has an important role to play in the development of students’ skills, knowledge and understanding
• Is able to contribute to the English team and take an active part in curriculum planning and preparation
• Is able to instill in students a love of English
• Recognises the value of learning beyond the classroom in enhancing the understanding and experience of the world in which we live
• Is keen to work in a school which is held in high esteem by its parents and who want further to extend this reputation for excellence
• Is prepared to accept and endorse the aims and policies of the school as outlined in the accompanying documentation
We offer:
• A professional learning culture that is highly focused on developing your teaching craft
• A well-equipped, modern learning environment that includes a new £8 million teaching block
• A strong community ethos built through a small School System, with each School retaining a strong sense of identity
• A ‘stage not age’ attitude to career development opportunities
• A school that provides rich opportunities for extra-curricular activities including the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme, team sports, dramatic performances and an internationally acclaimed School Band

For further information, please visit our website at www.burtonborough.org.uk, or telephone 01952 386500 or email the Principal's PA at kay.mcclean@taw.org.uk
For daily updates and to see what we do, follow us on Twitter or Instagram @BurtonBorough

Applying for the job

please apply using the attached school application form.

CV's will not be accepted.

Supporting documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Candidate Booklet.pdf - 2.57 MB (opens in new tab)

School overview

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1145 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Burton Borough School website (opens in new tab)
• Contact email: kay.mcclean@taw.org.uk
• Contact phone number: 01952386500

About The Burton Borough School

Burton Borough is a vibrant and inclusive mixed Community School of 1170 students, situated on the Shropshire/ Staffordshire border within the pleasant market town of Newport. We were awarded the Gold Mental Health Award from the Carnegie School of Mental Health in April 2019 and are the first school in England to be recognised by Public Health England for the work we do in this area. Our location provides easy access to/ from Shrewsbury, Stafford, Telford and Wolverhampton. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance for the school.

Arranging a visit to The Burton Borough School

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School location

Audley Avenue, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7DS

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