Teacher of English (80% FTE) - Fixed Term

St Helena School, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LE

6 days remaining to apply

Start date details
January 2025
Closing date
27 November 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 November 2024

Job details

Job role: Teacher
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Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject: English
Working pattern: Part time: 80% FTE
Contract type: Fixed term - January 2025 - April 2025 in the first instance
Pay scale: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale (M1 - U3)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Role

We are looking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational teacher of English. The post also provides the opportunity to teach English as an additional language for the right candidate. Experience in this area would be advantageous, although not essential.

The position will suit an experienced or newly qualified teacher. Do you believe that there are no limits to student achievement? If so, why not consider joining our school and make a real difference to our students.

This post is part time (80% FTE) and fixed term until April 2025 in the first instance.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

Be fully qualified to teach through the secondary range for Key Stages 3 & 4
Demonstrate an enthusiasm for the subject which will inspire student progress
Demonstrate a capacity to design materials that are adapted and will engage students in the learning process
Experience of IT and a willingness to use it to plan and teach lessons

We're looking for you if you have:

Qualified Teacher Status (Suitable for ECTs)
Ability to teach lessons that challenge all students in English
A passion for teaching and making a real difference to young people
Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

If you are a dynamic teacher who would like to work in a supportive and collaborative environment and you feel that you have the enthusiasm and commitment required to join our school, please apply.

St Helena School has a research-informed CPD training programme that allows our staff to flourish and in addition a bespoke programme for ECTs. Our staff access the full suite of NPQ leadership courses and qualifications at the appropriate stage in their careers. Weekly Teaching and Learning briefings make sure that we are always talking about what matters most!

In addition to internal CPD at St Helena, staff have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the Sigma Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships. Excellent support is provided by the Sigma Trust through Strategic Leads in each Faculty.

Our annual Sigma INSET day is an opportunity to hear from national speakers and share great practice across our family of schools.

What the school offers its staff

Why work for The Sigma Trust, St Helena School?

We can offer you:

A Competitive Salary
Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

Employee benefits include:

Excellent pension scheme
A Health Cash Plan
Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings
Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
Cycle to Work scheme
Eye care plan
Annual free flu vaccination
Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
Discounted cinema tickets
Eligible for Blue Light Card

Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.

Further details about the role

ST HELENA SCHOOL

TEACHER OF ENGLISH (80% FTE) – FIXED TERM

Pay Range: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale

Actual Salary from: £25,320 - £39,267 (M1 – U3, pro rata)

Start Date: January 2025

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.