Teacher of English
Wellfield School, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5AX22 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
16 March 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 February 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 (FTE) MPS-UPS
Teacher of English job summary
Teacher of English
MPS-UPS
Wellfield School
The English department at Wellfield School are an innovative and creative team who are passionate about improving the outcomes for pupils through research-led pedagogy and continuous professional development. Our passion for improving standards is evident in our participation in various projects with the EEF and Shotton Research School.
The English curriculum at Wellfield School aims to educate, empower and equip students with a passion for knowledge and an intellectual curiosity that extends beyond the classroom. Building on the National Curriculum for KS3, students in Year 7 to 9 follow the English Mastery programme. This comprises of ‘Literary Heritage’ lessons in which students study canonical texts chosen for their position within literary history. In addition to this, students have dedicated ‘Mastery Writing’ lessons which include discreet grammar teaching to improve the precision of our writing, building upon their knowledge from KS2. In KS4, students study AQA English Language and AQA English Literature.
Alongside the English curriculum, we have recently invested in our library which offers all students a wealth of engaging and stimulating reading materials. Reading is a core part of our school day at Wellfield School and our school librarian and English department are constantly seeking new ways to foster a love of reading.
We are seeking to appoint a passionate and inspiring Teacher of English who possesses the skills and dedication to teach English across both key stages and contribute to the wider ethos of Wellfield School.
You will be expected to demonstrate:
- A passion for and commitment to the subject
Interest in educational research and curriculum development
- The ability to work within a highly supportive and positive team
A commitment to raise achievement for all student
This is an exciting opportunity to join Wellfield School and access a wealth of development opportunities and professional development. The school is part of New College Durham Academies Trust and as this trust grows, we seek to develop our staff as our greatest asset.
Informal visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Ms K Jobes to arrange this at k.jobes@wellfieldschool.net.
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.
About Wellfield School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 912 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Wellfield School website (opens in new tab)
Wellfield School is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school without sixth form situated in Wingate, County Durham. It is a community state school that provides 1,200 places for students between the ages of 11 and 16 when fully subscribed. Wellfield School is part of New College Durham Academies Trust.
Wellfield School’s motto is “Go the extra mile”. It is a learning community that aims for high achievement and success for all. The secondary school prides itself on being a happy and caring environment, an exciting centre of learning for the community, and a place where all children feel respected for their individual talents.
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