Teacher of English (0.5 FTE)
Silverstone UTC, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8TL12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
6 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
24 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Part time: This role is 0.5 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Degree in a relevant subject area (Essential)
Teaching qualification or equivalent ability to teach A- Level English (Desirable)
Experience and knowledge
Excellent teacher.
Contribution to extra-curricular activities.
Evidence of good outcomes at KS4 and 5 (Desirable)
CoreProfessional Competencies
The successful candidate will be skilled at:
Setting high expectations and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Building a professional learning community.
Building positive relationships with all stakeholders.
Developing and adapting the curriculum.
The successful candidate will:
Have an up-to-date understanding of the national curriculum and examination specifications
Understand how to adapt teaching and learning to meet the needs of all learners, including those with special educational needs.
Be prepared to take risks and learn from mistakes.
GenericCompetencies
A commitment to achieving the best outcomes for all pupils
Uphold and promote the ethos and values of the school
Ability to work under pressure andprioritiseeffectively
Maintain confidentiality at all times
Commitment to safeguarding and equality
Professional Development
Evidence of continued professional development.
What the school offers its staff
This is an exciting opportunity to join our English team at the unique Silverstone University Technical College.
Silverstone UTC is a purpose-built centre of excellence for young people wanting to break into the specialist fields of High-Performance Engineering and Business with Events Management. It is based in the very heart of British Motorsport, within the Silverstone circuit, in a stunning multi-million-pound facility.
So why Silverstone UTC? We are different: we are a smaller school, only catering to students in KS4 and KS5. This means you get to know your colleagues and our students very quickly; it also means that the range of planning our teachers need to do is greatly reduced. Our students tell us that they appreciate our more 'grown-up' environment and the preparation it gives them for their future careers. We are supportive and take care to ensure that our staff have a good work-life balance: there is also plenty of experience in the team and around the UTC to help you settle in.
We pride ourselves on building excellent relationships which makes Silverstone UTC a very happy place to work.
The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Head of Faculty to plan, organise and deliver an appropriate learning programme that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfil their academic potential in English at KS4 and KS5.
Safeguarding
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and must ensure that the highest priority is given to following guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Further information about the job
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General Requirements
Ensure the principles expressed in the mission statement of Silverstone UTC and those of the sponsor, are evident in every aspect of the discharge of the duties of the post.
Model the highest professional standards in all aspects of the role to all stakeholders.
Be committed to working in a cohesive, supportive and forward-thinking team of colleagues which shares an ambitious vision to secure flagship status for Silverstone UTC.
Contribute to the formulation and implementation of the Silverstone UTC improvement Plan.
Be prepared to work ‘across the piece’ being flexible and interested in other areas of the Silverstone UTC.
Work at all times to the standards as set out in the staff ‘code of conduct’.
Specific Requirements of the Post
Deliver excellent learning experiences for young people that engage and excite.
Plan, prepare and deliver lessons that are well-sequenced and that align with the values and aims of SUTC.
Support the Head of Department in developing well-designed schemes of learning.
Prepare thoroughly and always for learning activities.
Differentiate lessons to meet the varying needs of all learners, including those with SEND.
Use the SEND profiles to personalize the learning for learners with additional needs to ensure that all learners can be successful.
Use relevant technology to support the learning process and ensure that all such learning resources are available to students via the Silverstone UTC learning platform.
Monitor student progress and adapt teaching to fill gaps and redress misconceptions.
Give timely and effective feedback on students’ work to enable them to make excellent progress.
Manage student behaviour in the learning environment by following the SUTC behaviour policy.
Participate in extra-curricular activities.
Participate in subject, UTC and parent meetings, and communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
Keep up to date with developments in the subject area, teaching resources and methods, and make relevant changes to schemes of work and lesson plans as appropriate.
Carry out additional tasks at the request of the Principal and/or the Head of Department.
Contribute, at all times, to our ethos of creating work-ready individuals.
Other areas of responsibility
Safeguarding
Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g.Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies
Work with the DSL to promote the best interests of pupils, including sharing concerns where necessary
Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school
Form tutoring
All teachers at SUTC are expected to take on the role of the form tutor.
Deliver tutorial sessions effectively, following the programme of study provided.
Foster excellent relationships with tutees and their parents.
Make regular and effective communication with parents and carers to support students in your tutor group.
Please note that this list of duties is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the faculty leader will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Board of Trustees is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons and must ensure that the highest priority is given to following guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Silverstone UTC
- School type
- Free School, ages 14 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 480 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 14 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Silverstone UTC website
- Email address
- laurascott@utc-silverstone.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01327 855010
Silverstone UTC is a purpose-built centre of excellence for young people wanting to break into the specialist fields of High-Performance Engineering and Business with Events Management. It is based in the very heart of British Motorsport, within the Silverstone circuit, in a stunning multi-million-pound facility.
Arranging a visit to Silverstone UTC
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email laurascott@utc-silverstone.co.uk.
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