Teacher of English
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 6PP12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
4 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
23 January 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS
Teacher of English job summary
We are looking for an English Teacher to join our brilliant English faculty. The successful candidate should have a passion for English and be innovative in the classroom.
This role is suitable for a committed and conscientious ECT Teacher looking to take their first steps into teaching in a large school which places a high value on professional development and nurturing those new to the profession.
English is a large faculty with 16 members. We have a wide breadth of experience across the faculty, with everyone bringing something unique to the team. English, Film and Media Studies are very popular in school. The results in English are excellent, and in the top 25% nationally, and there are opportunities for sixth form teaching and to lead or participate in trips and visits within the faculty.
The City of Norwich School – An Ormiston Academy known locally as CNS, is a popular and well-regarded secondary school and sixth form that was established in 1910 and that has been a key part of the educational landscape of Norwich ever since. CNS is a vibrant, forward thinking Academy, rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED with high expectations for all its staff and students. We offer a broad and well-designed curriculum, teachers have excellent subject knowledge and students with additional needs receive strong support. The KS5 curriculum ensures students learn what they need to be successful in their next stage and develop deep knowledge about their subjects beyond the remit of the formal examinations.
In the recent OFSTED report staff praised the collaborative culture of the school and students are proud to be a part of the CNS community. We are also the EDP Secondary School of the Year..
At the very heart of our ethos is being a truly comprehensive school that supports the care and development of the whole individual, in a happy and diverse community that instils pride in all its members. We aim to enable every student to maximise their potential and prepare them for their future through the provision of high-quality education. We do this through investing in our staff, and we place great emphasis on staff wellbeing and career development, with high quality training and excellent progression opportunities. Have a look at our staff case studies here: https://cns-school.org/case-studies
Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, one of the oldest and largest school trusts in the country. OAT support all staff so that they can enhance and develop their professional skills whatever their role within the trust.
Ormiston Academies Trust is an ethical sponsor, committed to improving the life chances of young people. We share their vision for all young people to have the highest academic, social and practical skills to allow them to lead a fulfilling life.
We are looking for individuals who:
- have high standards in all that they do
- have a real passion for learning and passion for the subject
- are willing to try out new ideas and are ambitious for both themselves and the students
Applications are welcomed from both experienced & early career teachers.
If you inspire young people and want to develop your career in a thriving and ambitious school, we would love to hear from you.
Please complete an application form by the closing date of 4 February 2025, we may interview and appoint earlier and therefore suggest candidates submit their application as soon as possible.
If you require any further information regarding this post please contact the HR team via email at: hr@cns-school.org
The City of Norwich School – An Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Commitment to safeguarding
For all posts, City of Norwich School – An Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and the expectation is that all staff will share this commitment. Therefore, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list check (child) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
This post comes under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
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 City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1735 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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The City of Norwich School – An Ormiston Academy (CNS) is a vibrant, forward thinking Academy, rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED, with high expectations for all its staff and students. We offer a broad and well-designed curriculum, teachers have strong subject knowledge and students with additional needs receive strong support. The KS5 curriculum ensures students learn what they need to be successful in their next stage and develop deep knowledge about their subjects beyond the remit of the formal examinations.
In the recent OFSTED report staff praised the collaborative culture of the school and students are proud to be a part of the CNS community.
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