Teacher of English and Mathematics
St Edward's Church of England Academy, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8DN14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
16 May 2025 at 8am
Date listed
1 May 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2, Key stage 3
Subjects
- English, Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650 - £49,084 per year (MPS/UPS)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a creative, inspiring, and dedicated classroom practitioner to join our innovative and highly committed teaching team at St. Edward’s. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on the development and success of our learners, supporting our vision to provide an exceptional learning experience for all pupils. While the main teaching responsibilities will be in English and mathematics, there may also be opportunities to teach in other areas of the curriculum.
We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers from both primary and secondary backgrounds. The successful candidate will be a reflective and research-informed practitioner, committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based teaching that raises pupil achievement and fosters a love of learning.
We are looking for an individual who:
- Has high expectations and a passion for inclusive, adaptive teaching that meets the needs of all learners;
- Embraces a growth mindset, consistently seeking opportunities to reflect, improve, and innovate;
- Inspires and motivates pupils, nurturing both their academic success and personal development;
- Thrives in a team environment, is flexible and able to contribute to a positive and forward-thinking staff culture;
- Is committed to promoting equity, diversity, and pupil wellbeing;
- Prioritises safeguarding and child protection, ensuring that all pupils feel safe, supported, and valued.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we offer:
- A supportive and inclusive working environment where staff wellbeing is a priority;
- A strong commitment to ongoing professional development, including access to high-quality training and collaborative learning opportunities;
- Opportunities to engage with research-led practice and coaching;
- A school community where every member is valued and encouraged to flourish.
Further details about the role
HOW TO APPLY If you would like more information, or would like to arrange a tour of the academy, please contact Mrs. Nicola Rushton on 01538 714747 or via email at Rushton.n@st-edwards.staffs.sch.uk
For the application pack and full job description please see our academy website
Please do not send a general letter; we really are looking for someone who is prepared to respond to us as an individual school. You can be assured that we will take time and care when reading your letter; we appreciate how much effort is involved in preparing such a document.
Recruitment Timetable:
Closing date for applications (by 08:00am) – Friday 16th May, 2025
Final shortlisting, references requested for interviewees – Friday 16th May, 2025
Interviews – Thursday 22nd May, 2025
Commitment to safeguarding
St Edward’s Church of England Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check with barred list and social media checks.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to rushton.n@st-edwards.staffs.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Edward's Church of England Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 9 to 13
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 709 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 9 to 13
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Edward's Church of England Academy website
- Email address
- rushton.n@st-edwards.staffs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01538714747
At St Edward's C of E Academy, we strive to be a community in which everyone - pupils, parents, staff and trustees – are able to give of their best and feel valued and included. Our vision is that all our pupils are inspired to “learn for life” and become 10:10 people. So, we offer them a rich, balanced and well-resourced curriculum that enables them to grow as rounded human beings. We are a large middle school (deemed secondary) which impacts our curriculum design to enhance pupil experience. The Academy has a strong Christian ethos which both cherishes the individual and places significant emphasis on our Vision.
Arranging a visit to St Edward's Church of England Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rushton.n@st-edwards.staffs.sch.uk.
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