English Teacher
Watling Academy, Milton Keynes, MK8 1EP2 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
8 May 2024 at 10am
Date listed
25 April 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,000.00 - £46,525.00 Annually (Actual)
English Teacher job summary
TEACHER OF ENGLISH
Salary – MPS1 (£30,000) to UPS3 (£46,525)
Commencing – September 2024
Are you passionate about igniting literary curiosity in young minds? Do you thrive on empowering students' language skills and fostering creativity?
Watling Academy are looking for a dynamic and passionate English Teacher to join our team and inspire the next generation of literary enthusiasts.
Become part of our English department and you will guide students through a captivating exploration of the breadth and depth of English literature, from heartwarming novels like "Wonder" in Year 7 to timeless Shakespearean classics such as "Macbeth" in Year 10. You will nurture students' writing skills through innovative 'Do It Write' extended writing lessons, empowering them to express themselves with creativity and confidence. As an English Teacher at Watling Academy, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners, fostering a lifelong appreciation of literature and language.
- Information about the English curriculum and end points is available on the website.
Watling Academy was judged as ‘Outstanding’ by OFSTED in May 2023 and is a purpose-built 11-18 secondary school in its fourth year of operation, located within the Whitehouse development on the western expansion area of Milton Keynes. The Academy will have 1800 students when at full capacity. Watling Academy is part of the Denbigh Alliance MAT.
The Denbigh Alliance has a track record of delivering academic success in subjects which offer students a real currency to progress into higher education or employment. We consistently outperform the Milton Keynes and national averages in terms of the results our students achieve. This academic success is built on the supportive, well-disciplined and dynamic learning environment we provide, which enables our students to focus on their studies. We believe that for a School to succeed there needs to be a genuine spirit of partnership between students, the Schoolandparents.
We are a Maths Hub, Computing Hub and SCITT and amongst the best in the country in terms ofraising standards, both within our Trust and in the schools that we support.
If you would like to join our team then please visit our website, www.watling.academy for more information and to download an application form. Application forms should be emailed to hr@thedenbighalliance.org.uk
Application forms only will be accepted - please do not send CVs.
The Denbigh Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
E-mail: hr@thedenbighalliance.org.uk
Headteacher: Mr I Bacon
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 8th May, 9am
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.
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Using the application form
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
About Watling Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 841 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Watling Academy website (opens in new tab)
Watling Academy is a purpose-built secondary school in its second year of operation, located within the Whitehouse development on the western expansion area of Milton Keynes. The Academy will have 1800 students when at full capacity. Watling Academy is part of the Denbigh Alliance MAT.
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