Teacher of English

The Stephen Longfellow Academy, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 8PG

2 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  17 April 2023

• Closing date

  3 February 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 January 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Full Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

We seek to appoint a qualified Teacher of English with experience teaching across key stages 3 and 4 including GCSE. You may come from either a mainstream or specialist/alternative provision but must be confident to deliver high quality teaching and learning within the AP setting. As an experienced Teacher of English working with vulnerable students, you will be able to impact significantly on their personal growth and well-being and go beyond teaching your subjects. This is an exciting and rewarding challenge for a dynamic individual to contribute to teaching across the academy.

The ability to work independently and with initiative is essential, as are the skills required to be a successful team player in a fast-paced environment. A positive outlook, and the ability to work under pressure with an appreciation of confidentiality is very important.

What the school offers its staff

The Stephen Longfellow Academy is part of The GORSE Academies Trust; a nationally renowned, not-for-profit charity whose drive is to create exceptional schools. The Chief Executive Officer and founder of The Stephen Longfellow Academy, Sir John Townsley, is passionate about providing the highest standard of educational experience for all children, regardless of background, across the age range. Sir John inspires professionals with his vision, a vision that all colleagues at the Stephen Longfellow Academy wholeheartedly share.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

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About The Stephen Longfellow Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 5 to 16
• School size: 0 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• Email address: Recruitment@stephenlongfellow.leeds.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0113 468 5999
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-stephen-longfellow-academy (opens in new tab)

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