English Teacher
Washwood Heath Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2ASThis job expired on 6 February 2023
Start date details
April 2023
Closing date
6 February 2023 at 9am
Date listed
19 January 2023
Job details
Visa sponsorship
- No, visa sponsorship not available
Key stage
- Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- View all Englishjobs
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs - Term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Scale - Upper Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, highly organised and well-qualified teacher who will enjoy working in an academy that values and delivers excellent professional development in our vibrant English Faculty.It is a very exciting time to join the team because we are developing a knowledge-rich curriculum and a new approach to assessment.
The successful candidate will be capable of inspiring students through their passion for the subject, have an excitement, and drive for teaching and learning and a desire to make a difference to student achievement.
What the school offers its staff
We:
- ·offer the opportunity to collaborate with our Primary colleagues
- have motivated, vibrant, multi-ethnic students and staff
- have a strong family ethos where individuals are respected and valued
- offer an excellent induction programme within a friendly and supportive environment
- offer a whole range of opportunities to develop further colleagues’ teaching skills and leadership potential
- are creative and innovative in our approach to all aspects of school life
- are well resourced and ICT rich
- are committed to continuous improvement
- offer excellent opportunities to collaborate with English teachers across the multi Academy
- are part of the WHA Trust that provides numerous professional development opportunities
- on-site Parking.
Further details about the role
This post is suitable for an ECT or an experienced teacher who is looking for a new challenge.
Informal conversations are welcome. Please contact Karen Murray, Head of the English Faculty, at kmurray@washwood.academy
We value our people and are dedicated to making sure that everybody feels empowered to bring their authentic self to work. We have an outstanding opportunity to work at Washwood Heath Academy as an English Teacher.
We promise to treat all candidates fairly, consistently and with respect throughout the application, assessment, and selection process.
We are also “happy to talk flexible working” subject to the operational requirements of the role.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which 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 in the DBS filtering guide.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role
Washwood Heath Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
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About Washwood Heath Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1745 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Washwood Heath Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- kmurray@washwood.academy
Arranging a visit to Washwood Heath Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kmurray@washwood.academy.
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