Teacher of English
Yewlands Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 8NN10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 October 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 September 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
We wish to appoint an exceptional Teacher of English to support the development and improvement of the subject within Yewlands Academy. We welcome applications from experienced teachers and ECTs. It goes without saying that we will support you, develop you and above all welcome you into our ambitious team and rapidly improving school.
We are looking for a teacher who:
- Is a talented professional who wants to provide every student with a great education and real choices in life, regardless of their background
- Is committed to raising and maintaining outcomes in English
- Is enthusiastic and has passion for the English curriculum and the potential of every student
- Has vision, drive and flair as you join our supportive and forward thinking staff team
- Has a genuine commitment to making a positive contribution to Yewlands Academy and its community
The role will focus upon:
- The quality of teaching and learning
- Assessment and monitoring of performance
- The curriculum at Key Stage 3 & 4 and transition
- Capturing and sharing best practice with colleagues
What the school offers its staff
- A hardworking and enthusiastic English department
- An excellent learning environment
- Fantastic students
- High quality professional development and support
- Opportunities to work with colleagues across an ambitious and forward-thinking
2-18+ Sheffield Trust
- A chance to make a real difference to the lives of children
Further details about the role
We welcome contact from anyone considering applying to Yewlands and encourage prospective applicants to visit the Academy. To arrange an informal chat please contact Executive Assistant, Sharon Fort, by emailSFort@brigantiatrust.net
All candidates are expected to read our Safeguarding Policy which can be found here Yewlands Academy - Policies
Interviews may be held on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advert early, should we appoint to the role.
Brigantia Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) form in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About Yewlands Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 932 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Yewlands Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- SFort@brigantiatrust.net
- Phone number
- 01142329010
Arranging a visit to Yewlands Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email SFort@brigantiatrust.net.
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