Teacher of English

Tuxford Academy, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0JH

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  26 March 2023 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 February 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 32.44 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/ UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Do you want to teach where your subject knowledge is highly valued and where students want to learn?We are looking for a Teacher of English who understands that knowledge learnt is not the same as content taught, and uses the best evidence based research in their teaching to drive standards in this important subject.

The ideal candidate will:

• be an excellent teacher and a committed team player
• have a proven track record of success and raising student attainment
• have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of students
• be committed to Tuxford Academy's ethos of high expectations.

What the school offers its staff

We promise a sensible workload, (detentions are centralised, data drops are minimal and feedback is live in-lesson), a wonderful, curious cohort of students and a driven, ambitious and determined staff team to work with.

The successful candidate will benefit from:

• Excellent CPDfocused in outstanding teaching and learning
• The Outstanding Teacher Programme (OTP)
• Staff well-being packages
• Opportunities to work within other academies across Diverse Academies
• Working with Lead Practitioners.

We offer exceptional ECT support, where applicable, and a comprehensive induction package for all teachers joining our dynamic team. Applications are welcomed from both ECTs and more experienced teachers.

Applying for the job

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About Tuxford Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1472 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Tuxford Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: DVAlderson@tuxford-ac.org.uk
• Phone number: 01777 870001
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tuxford-academy (opens in new tab)

Tuxford Academy is amongst the best in the country and has continuously held an outstanding Ofsted status since 2009. The combination of high quality educational standards, strong values and extracurricular opportunities makes places at our academy sought after across the county. Students, staff, parents and governors have all contributed to this success. Expectations are high, community spirit within the academy is excellent and examination results continue to exceed expectations. ‘Excellence through teamwork’ Fantastic outcomes are achieved at Tuxford by focusing on the key elements of any outstanding academy: - high quality teaching and learning - high standards of behaviour and uniform - a clear focus on achievement - building an outstanding community spirit within and beyond the academy - high quality leadership and management in every aspect of the academy’s work

Arranging a visit to Tuxford Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email DVAlderson@tuxford-ac.org.uk.

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