Teacher of English
Heath Lane Academy, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 7PDThis job expired on 31 March 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
21 August 2025
Closing date
31 March 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
24 March 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- ULT Teacher Scale (£35,000 – £51,000 pa)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We offer 'More Pay, More Time, More Support'
We are looking for a Teacher of English at Heath Lane Academy.
We are delighted to announce we have retained our 'Good' Ofsted rating.
Of particular relevance for our English department our feedback was
"The school focuses on reading and literacy so that pupils develop confidence and fluency. Pupils who need extra support get help through structured interventions. Teachers build subject-specific vocabulary into lessons across all subjects. Pupils regularly engage in reading activities during tutor time. This supports pupils to become better readers."
We offer above national pay scales. Our United Learning Pay scale range is between £35,000 - £51,000 per annum. Plus we offer a health care cash plan benefit.
Job Purpose
To carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with the academy's policies under the direction of the Principal
- To be an effective professionalwho demonstrates thorough curriculum knowledge, can teach and assess effectively, take responsibility for professional development and has students who achieve well
- To be a member of the English Curriculum Team and under the direction of the Director of Learning, contribute to the high standards of teaching and learning and the raising of standards of achievement.
- To make a significant contribution to the vision and direction of Heath Lane Academy, where innovative and inspirational learning for all is the core value.
Safeguarding
To uphold the academy’s policies in respect of Safeguarding and Child Protection and ensure the safety and well-being of all learners.
What the school offers its staff
We offer 'More Pay, More Time, More Support'
Flexible working
Westfield Health cash plan
One personal day per year
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Heath Lane Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 698 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Heath Lane Academy website
- Email address
- melanie.osborne@heathlaneacademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01455845061
Arranging a visit to Heath Lane Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email melanie.osborne@heathlaneacademy.org.uk.
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