Teacher of English
The Pingle Academy, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0QA6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1 September 2025 if possible / January 2026
Closing date
20 June 2025 at 9am
Date listed
13 June 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 (Actual)
Teacher of English job summary
English Faculty Information
Who are we?
- The English faculty at present consists of 8 full-time English specialists, SEND teacher and 1 part-time specialist, along with a Librarian and specialist Teaching Assistants.
- We are housed in a suite of 9 rooms within the main school building where we utilise the latest pedagogical strategies to drive progress.
- There is an excellent team ethos which is warm, friendly and celebrates progress.
- It is our intention to promote high standards and a commitment to our students to develop their love of literature through widespread reading for enjoyment.
- We support ITT and ECT students and we embrace CPD to ensure that our teaching is the best it can be.
What do we offer?
- You will become a member of a very strong English Faculty where the teachers are experienced, knowledgeable, friendly and supportive. This is a unique opportunity to work within an English faculty on a knowledge rich journey in its approach to teaching and learning, where students are hardworking and have a positive ethos.
- Supportive line management committed to ensuring that English continues to flourish
- Opportunities to work with other Faculties both in the Academy and cross-Trust to drive student progress and develop curriculum in line with the latest research
The Candidate
The Pingle Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented teacher of English to join our very effective and dedicated team. The successful candidate will have an outstanding teaching ability and the skills to motivate and engage students.
Over the last four years English Language and English Literature GCSE and A level results have improved to above the national average; this trajectory is projected to continue.
We are looking for someone confident in delivering English, with the drive and commitment to shape a curriculum that aligns with the latest teaching practices and research.
If you’re ready to promote excellence in student achievement, progress, and behaviour, and bring your enthusiasm for English to positively influence both our Academy and your field, we would love to hear from you!
ECT's welcome.
32.5 hours, 52.143 working weeks
Our Vision and Values – Affinity Learning Partnership
Affinity Learning Partnership is a Multi Academy Trust comprising three Secondary Academies and four Primary Academies, currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire.
We pride ourselves on being 'a great place to work', Where everyone belongs, progresses and thrives.
Belongs:
We advocate and nurture inclusivity, connectedness and wellbeing by creating opportunities for all and forging a sense of community.
Progress:
Exceptional CPD and career pathways ensure all staff can excel in their roles.
All of our schools deliver quality teaching and learning, underpinned by our aspirational and enriching curriculum. This is enabled by skilled support and business professionals.
Thrives:
We empower staff, pupils and our wider communities to be agents of change both now and in the future. We actively seek to grow our Trust where it supports all in our community to achieve, grow and develop.
Continuing Professional Development
The Trust believes that professional development is key to successful employees and offers excellent opportunities for you to grow and achieve. We provide tailored Continuing Professional Development, mentoring, support and a range of development opportunities across the Trust.
Benefits Package
Affinity Learning Partnership strives to be an 'Employer of Choice' and is committed to the wellbeing and development of colleagues. Leader's listen to all stakeholders and are proactive in looking after our best resource - our staff. We are proactive in ensuring a work life balance is maintained offering an excellent benefit package which includes:
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted Gym Membership
BHSF Healthcare Scheme
Eye Care Voucher Scheme
Flu Vaccination Vouchers
Laptop / IPAD
Additional Information:
Please note that we do not hold a sponsorship licence and, therefore, are unable to employ individuals residing outside of the UK or candidates living within the UK who require continued sponsorship to work in the UK.
Please note: Completed applications should be received by 09:00am of the closing date. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Please ensure to regularly check your junk/spam folder for any correspondence in relation to the progress of your application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, it is not policy to give individual feedback at this stage.
We welcome a broad range of perspectives with a commitment to equality of opportunity by recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment and a culture of belonging for everyone in Affinity Learning Partnership. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities irrespective of age, disability, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership status, or neurodivergent status. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
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 The Pingle Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1419 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Pingle Academy website
The Pingle Academy is a successful and well-respected comprehensive school which became an academy in May 2017 as part of Affinity Learning Partnership. We currently cater for 1429 students aged 11–19 and have been over-subscribed for the past five years. The academy enjoys an excellent reputation.
Our academy is truly inclusive and includes Enhanced Resource Sections for students with mild learning difficulties and students with more complex needs. In addition, we have our own alternative provision, which caters for a small number of students who find mainstream classes challenging. Our staff share responsibility for creating a safe and pleasant place to learn and work and are proud of our efforts to educate and care for all our students, whatever their abilities, to ensure that every student’s potential is fulfilled.
We are proud of our caring and inclusive community, and our values of WORK HARD, BE KIND, CHOOSE WISELY are present in all aspects of academy life.
In 2019, the academy enjoyed its best-ever results both at GCSE and A Level. In October 2021, OFSTED judged the academy as GOOD in all areas.
Our priority is to help parents/carers prepare their children for adult lives in a rapidly changing world. We aim to provide a broad and stimulating curriculum; we set high expectations for work and behaviour, and we encourage students to aspire to these standards with confidence.
We value our staff, ensuring that we look after and care for their wellbeing through professional development, mental health provision and supporting staff with their workload.
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