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Teacher of English

The Elland Academy, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 6DQ

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• Job start date

  1 September 2024

• Closing date

  15 July 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 July 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 Hours a week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30.000 - £46,525
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• A good degree in an appropriate discipline related to English (A/C)

• A teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C)

• A strong and secure subject knowledge in English up to GCSE (A/I) • Recent and relevant teaching experience (A/I/R)

• Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4 (A/I/R)

• Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students (A/I)

• A good understanding of curriculum developments in English (A/I)

• Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies (A/I)

• An understanding of how assessment for learning can improve student performance (A/I)

• Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning (A/I)

• Able to use student level data to raise standards (A/I)

• Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team (A/I)

• Enthusiasm for your subject area (A/I)

• Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas (A/I)

• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues (A/I/R)

• Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents (A/I/R)

• Able to communicate high expectations to all students (A/I/R)

• Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond (A/I/R) Desirable

• Strong ICT skills including SMART board or Promethean (A/I/R

What the school offers its staff

You will be joining an ambitious, committed and hardworking team who are relentless in their drive to make a genuine difference to and lasting impact on our young people, staff, families and the wider community. We value kindness and seek to create an academy where staff feel supported and students feel safe. If you feel you would be the right fit for this role then we would very much like to hear from you.

Commitment to safeguarding

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

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About The Elland Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 3 to 19
• School size: 6 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Elland Academy website
• Email address: barrattn@ellandacademy.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-elland-academy

The Elland Academy is an Alternative Provision Free School catering for schools and academies across Leeds, Wakefield and Kirklees. At the Elland, the child is at the centre of everything we do. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum that supports the various needs of the learners that come to us. Our learning is highly personalised to match student needs and is supported by a specialist team of staff to cater for learners aged 4-19 years. Our academy is a welcoming, safe and caring environment that successfully nurtures the needs of every member of its community. We aim to support our students to feel valued and enabled to make positive choices regarding their learning and interactions with others. We are driven by our values of respect for all, high aspirations and providing positive experiences to ensure success for all our young people and to transition them into life as responsible members of society. At the Elland, we believe all students can achieve.

Arranging a visit to The Elland Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email barrattn@ellandacademy.org.uk.

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