Teacher of English
The St Leonards Academy, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 8HHThis job expired on 29 January 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
29 January 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
17 January 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- View all Englishjobs
Working pattern
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- 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Teachers Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Range
What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen at The St Leonards Academy and we would like to appoint a Teacher of English to teach Key Stage 3 and 4.
We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, presence and authority who can deliver consistently good or better lessons with a good understanding of the English curriculum, as well as a team member who will collaborate with colleagues to ensure the progress of students.
Here at The St Leonards Academy, we have a clear vision of what creates successful learners. And we know how to implement it.Our students are enthusiastic about learning because we make sure we supply excellent teaching and exceptional pastoral care.
As well as focusing on academic achievement we are equally committed to the improvement of our students' character through the promotion of our five virtues of kindness, respect, honesty, resilience and self-discipline.
As well as focusing on academic achievement we are equally committed to the improvement of our students' character through the promotion of our five virtues of kindness, respect, honesty, resilience and self-discipline.
They have opportunities galore to develop these virtues through our personal development curriculum and our enrichment programme that offers everything from rock-climbing to formal debating.Above all, they take pride in themselves, their school, and their learning.
What the school offers its staff
We truly value the experience,dedication, and commitment of all
our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is
why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a
wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:
- Automatic annual pay awards for Teachers and Support Staff
- High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression
- A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programme
- Generous public sector pension scheme
- Discounts on retail & travel
- Cycle 2 Work scheme
- Charity giving
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Our salaries are aligned to the Real Living Wage, ensuring all our support staff are paid a minimum of £10.90 per hour.
- We are proud to be part of the University of Brighton Academies Trust; a family of infant, primary and secondary schools based in Sussex.
- Working Together, Delivering Excellence, Achieving Ambitions, and Nurturing Potential are the values that guide us. Our mission is to ‘inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best’ so we positively impact our communities we serve.We aim to create a vibrant, inclusive community, transforming lives and broadening horizons through excellent teaching and learning.
The University of Brighton is the sponsor of the University of Brighton Academies Trust. Close connection with the university allows us to draw on the expertise of its education experts and external contacts – something that greatly benefits our academies and our pupils.
Further details about the role
We welcome applications from all members of the community.
The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff recruitment practices.
Find out more
Download the job description and person specification below for more information about this opportunity.
To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Gail Ferguson, Academy Administration Manager on g.ferguson@thestleonardsacademy.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
About The St Leonards Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1432 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The St Leonards Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- g.ferguson@thestleonardsacademy.org.uk
The St Leonards Academy
Here at The St Leonards Academy, we have a clear vision of what creates successful learners. And we know how to implement it.
Our students are enthusiastic about learning because we make sure we supply excellent teaching and exceptional pastoral care.
As well as focussing on academic achievement we are equally committed to the improvement of our students' character through the promotion of our five virtues of kindness, respect, honesty, resilience and self-discipline.
They have opportunities galore to develop these virtues through our personal development curriculum and our enrichment programme that offers everything from rock-climbing to formal debating. Above all, they take pride in themselves, their school, and their learning.
Arranging a visit to The St Leonards Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email g.ferguson@thestleonardsacademy.org.uk.
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