Teacher of English
Kingsthorpe College, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7HR10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
10 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
30 January 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
Teacher of English job summary
Teacher of English
We are a vibrant, forward-thinking school that places significant value on professional learning and career development. English is a key part of the curriculum, and it aspires to develop an excitement about the written word whilst equipping students with the skills required to succeed in the wider world. The course focuses on developing key skills across Key Stage Three and engages with a diverse range of texts and text types from a variety of time periods and perspectives. A structured Literacy programme runs parallel to these lessons to ensure that all students are equipped with high level Literacy skills that they can use across the school and beyond. At Key Stage Four, English Language and English Literature are taught as a blended experience to ensure students grasp the connected nature of the knowledge and skills that they develop: this has led to consistent outcomes. Both English Language and English Literature are offered at A Level with many students choosing this option to facilitate their future paths.
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated teacher to complement our enthusiastic and knowledgeable team. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong subject knowledge and a desire to build strong relationships within the team and across the school.
Kingsthorpe College is an oversubscribed 11-18 Academy with approximately 1400 students on roll. We were graded by Ofsted Good in all areas in December 2019. In September 2021, we joined Orbis Education Trust, and this has unlocked further possibilities for colleagues to develop, progress, and make significant contribution to inspiring the students within our schools. We therefore believe it is an exciting time to join #TeamKC and be part of a community which is resolute in its drive to help our students leave with the confidence and skills for their future.
Please look at our website https://www.kingsthorpecollege.org.uk for a comprehensive view of our school.
Ethical leadership is at the core of all decision making at Kingsthorpe College. As such, staff are valued, treated with respect and afforded a diverse range of opportunities that come with professional trust. We place significant emphasis on working collegiately as a staff team to share our expertise and subsequently enhance the learning experience with our students. Every member of staff is involved in a variety of professional learning programmes that take place every Wednesday across the academic year.
The role will start in September 2025, and it is a 12 months fixed term contract, maternity cover.
To apply for this role, please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/138932/EDV-2025-KC-80559
Closing date for the applications: Monday, 10th February 2025, 9am
Please note the College cannot accept CVs.
We may interview suitable candidates prior to closing date.
If you have any queries, please contact the school.
t: 01604 716106
Kingsthorpe College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
Commitment to safeguarding
Kingsthorpe College Safeguarding Policy is available to download in the 'Policies' area of our website.
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 Kingsthorpe College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1403 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Kingsthorpe College website (opens in new tab)
Kingsthorpe College is the kind of school which is dedicated to ensuring that we make a difference, in any way that we can, to both our community and our young people. We are passionate about providing opportunities for all our students to achieve artistic, athletic and academic excellence. We very much believe that our role is to help develop successful learners, confident individuals, and responsible citizens. In addition to ensuring that all our young people achieve their potential in these areas, there is also a genuine commitment to respect for individuals which is demonstrated in the daily life of the College.
One of the first things you notice when you walk into the College is how friendly everybody is to each other – how frequently people smile, take an interest in other people, and find something positive and encouraging to say. We always take the time to celebrate success.
For us, high quality relationships are at the heart of everything that we do. We want our young people to be happy, confident, curious, and resilient learners. We know that this can only happen if relationships, built on trust and mutual respect, are central to all aspects of our work. We believe that when young people feel safe and secure, everything is possible, and we promise to do our utmost to make sure that we unlock the potential in everyone.
All we can ask from our students is that they do their best, and we value hard work, determination, and thoughtfulness highly. We want all our young people to ask themselves just one question at the end of every day – was I better today than I was yesterday? So whilst passing exams, and gaining the necessary qualifications to take that next step, is hugely important, we are equally committed to providing our young people with the space and resources to develop their character. We are proud of the extracurricular provision that we are able to offer, and we work hard to give our students plenty of opportunities to develop their confidence and creativity – both in and out of lessons.
We also believe in clarity of communication, and the power of feedback. We always welcome open and honest dialogue between all those involved in and with the College. We are committed to a restless excellence which can only be achieved through regular feedback, and you will always find us receptive to this. We are excited and optimistic about what the future holds for the young people and community which we serve.
Of course the best way to experience KC is by visiting us, and you will always find our doors open. If you would like to come and see us, please do get in touch.
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