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Second in Department - English (TLR 2c)

The St Leonards Academy, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 8HH

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• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  26 February 2023 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 February 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 32.5 hours a week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Teachers Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Range

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Burgess Hill Academy and we are seeking to appoint an inspirational Second in Department in English, who is committed to supporting the provision of outstanding learning experiences for all our studentsto enable them to develop as confident, independent individuals.

We are looking for:

• a specialist committed to the progress of all students in English, who will develop and lead an exciting English curriculum which enables the highest level of student progress and attainment, and is an example of best practice for others
• someone to support the Subject Leader of English on a day to day basis and work with staff on developing their teaching practice and pedagogy
• someone with enthusiasm, presence and authority who can deliver consistently good or better lessons
• a team member who will collaborate with colleagues to ensure the best progress for all students

What the school offers its staff

At The Burgess Hill Academy, we challenge and support our students so that they aim high. Academic learning is our central focus, backed up by a strong belief in enhancing our students’ wellbeing and creating employable adults for the future.

It is an exciting time for our Academy. Classrooms and science labs have been updated and improved and we’ve revitalised outdoor areas fit for today’s students.

The academy is committed to ensuring that every pupil leaves with the qualifications, enrichment experiences and employability skills they need for life. It has a published admissions number of 240 and total capacity of 1200.

We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

• Automatic annual pay increments
• High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression
• A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programme
• Generous public sector pension scheme
• Discounts on retail & travel
• Cycle 2 Work scheme
• Charity Giving

Find out more

To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Julie Bonner, Subject Leader English: j.bonner@theburgesshillacademy.org.uk

Further details about the role

We are proud to be part of the University of Brighton Academies Trust; a family of infant, primary and secondary schools based in Sussex.

Working Together, Delivering Excellence, Achieving Ambitions, and Nurturing Potential are the values that guide us. Our mission is to ‘inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best’ so we positively impact our communities we serve. We aim to create a vibrant, inclusive community, transforming lives and broadening horizons through excellent teaching and learning.

The University of Brighton is the sponsor of the University of Brighton Academies Trust. Close connection with the university allows us to draw on the expertise of its education experts and external contacts – something that greatly benefits our academies and our pupils.

Our commitment

The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all members of the community. The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff recruitment practices.

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About The St Leonards Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1467 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The St Leonards Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: j.bonner@theburgesshillacademy.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-st-leonards-academy (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to The St Leonards Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.bonner@theburgesshillacademy.org.uk.

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