Teacher of English
Vandyke Upper School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DY24 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
24 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 January 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS - £31,650 - £49,084
Teacher of English job summary
TEACHER OF ENGLISH
REQUIRED SEPTEMBER 2025
MPS-UPS - MPS/UPS - £31,650 - £49,084
We are looking to appoint a Teacher of English to join our outstanding team of teachers. This post would suit either an experienced or Early Career Teacher (ECT). The ethos of the team is extremely supportive and positive, with a proven track record of outstanding outcomes.
We can offer opportunities to teach KS3 English, GCSE English and Media Studies and A-level English Language, English Combined, English Literature, Film Studies and Media Studies. The ethos of the team is extremely supportive and positive, with a proven track record of outstanding outcomes.
The successful candidate will need to be reflective, innovative and be willing to continually develop their practice to meet the demands of the specification but more importantly be able to alter their lessons to the needs of our students year on year. You will be joining a highly effective team who work collectively to move student progress forward each year, both within the science team and the wider school.
Our recent OFSTED visit highlighted “Students at Vandyke are proud and articulate ambassadors for their school. They enjoy learning and achieve well. They thrive as a result of the school’s ambition for all students to become ‘world ready citizens’”
“Students are confident, courteous and aspirational. They behave well and move around the school calmly. They respect themselves and others”.
OFSTED January 2024.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. References and an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
We welcome interested candidates to come and visit prior to application. Visits to the school can be arranged by contacting Jo Sessions.
Please visit our website at www.vandyke.beds.sch.uk for further information and an application form, or contact Mrs Jo Sessions, PA to Headteacher on 01525 636700 or via email recruitment@vandyke.cbeds.co.uk.
Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 24 February 2025.
Once we have received sufficient applications the vacancy may close, so if you are interested you are advised to apply immediately. If you are short-listed for interview, details will be sent to you via email to the address provided on your application form. You are therefore advised to check your email on a regular basis.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Vandyke Upper School
- School type
- Academy, ages 13 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1509 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Vandyke Upper School website (opens in new tab)
A high achieving school where everyone matters.
At Vandyke we believe that the ingredients for effective learning and high achievement include outstanding teaching, high expectations and an atmosphere within which relationships flourish. We pride ourselves on the school’s high standards and inclusive reputation.
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