Teacher of English

Putteridge High School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April / September 2025

• Closing date

  22 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 January 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS- TLR/ Leadership available for the right candidate

Teacher of English job summary

Teacher of English

Location: Putteridge High School

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of work: Full time

Salary: MPS / UPS

TLR / Leadership - Available for the right candidate

Closing date: Midday on Wednesday 22nd January 2025

Overview of the job:

Putteridge High School is a rapidly growing school. We are at an exciting stage in our development and we are looking for an outstanding Teacher of English to join our strong English department.

We are looking for a Teacher who has vision and passion, someone who really wants to help build first class futures for our students.

Purpose of the post:

To prepare and teach lessons of a high standard to all students in their classes so that students achieve the targets they are set.

With the guidance from the Subject Teaching and Learning Leader, participate in all CPD activities that will improve personal performance in any aspect associated with classroom teaching and professional knowledge.

To take part in the school’s Performance Management process and enter into a professional discussion with their line manager about their strengths as a teacher and any areas which are in need of improvement.

Address any areas of weaker performance, taking advice from their line manager and actively engaging in any actions that might be suggested.

Be willing at all times to have lessons observed in order for the school to be able to accurately assess the overall quality of teaching within the school which is vital to the whole school self-evaluation process.

Take on the role of a form tutor and ensure students are well prepared for learning each and every day.

To undertake any reasonable task as directed by the Headteacher.

If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you.

Full training, support and induction will be provided.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are unable to accept CVs

We thank you for your interest in this role. For further information, please contact our HR Officer on 01582 745917 or hr@putteridgehigh.org

We offer a range of employee benefits:

A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training

Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities

Refer a friend scheme

Generous pension schemes

Employee assistance programme

Employee of the month scheme

Diverse workplace

The closing date for applications is Midday on Wednesday 22nd January 2025. Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date

Please note, the school reserves the right to close adverts prior to the closing date if a sufficient response is received. Early applications are therefore advised.

Visit our website: http://www.putteridgehigh.org

Follow us on Twitter:@PutteridgeHSch

Follow us on Facebook:@Putteridgehighschool

Please visit our 'Why work for us? page on our website for further information

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Putteridge High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1197 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Putteridge High School website (opens in new tab)
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