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Teacher of English

Kettering Science Academy, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7AA

This job expired on 21 February 2025 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  21 February 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS-UPS

Teacher of English job summary

Job Opportunity: Teacher of English

Salary: MS-UPS

Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Location: Kettering Science Academy.

Closing Date: 21st February 2025

Start Date: Negotiable

About this Role

Are you a dynamic and energetic English teacher looking to join a supportive, forward-thinking department that is committed to inclusion and excellence? Do you believe in the philosophy that "kids do well if they can" and want to be part of a team that is driving real change? If so, we would love to hear from you!

At KSA, our English department is on an ambitious journey, driven by deeply knowledgeable and passionate leaders who are committed to high standards of subject expertise and pedagogical excellence. This year, we have undertaken a transformative overhaul of our curriculum and assessment to ensure that our students receive the very best in English education. We are now at an exciting stage where we are looking ahead to seeing the impact of this work – and you could be a key part of shaping its success.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly supportive and collaborative team, where professional growth and development are at the heart of what we do. Whether you are an experienced teacher looking to develop your expertise or an early career teacher eager to learn from an exceptional team, you will find an environment that nurtures talent, values innovation, and celebrates determination.

What The Department Can Offer:

✅ A forward-thinking department led by passionate, expert leaders.
✅ A highly supportive team where collaboration and professional development thrive.
✅ A refreshed, ambitious curriculum and assessment model, designed to inspire and challenge.
✅ A school deeply committed to inclusion and supporting every child to succeed.
✅ A culture of high expectations, innovation, and academic excellence.

What We’re Looking For:

📖 A passionate Teacher of English who is eager to inspire and engage students.
📖 Someone excited to be part of an ambitious and evolving curriculum journey.
📖 A teacher who thrives in a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
📖 A commitment to inclusive education, ensuring all students feel valued and supported.
📖 A belief in "kids do well if they can" – and a drive to help them achieve their potential.

If you are ready to be part of a department that is reshaping English education, values deep subject knowledge and innovative teaching, and is committed to supporting every child to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

What We Can Offer You:

• Daily allowance for breakfast and lunch.
• A modern building with fantastic facilities and resources.
• A supportive and friendly community of staff and students.
• A full induction programme.
• Access to BWT Ambition Hub training and development programmes.

About Kettering Science Academy

Kettering Science Academy was delighted to receive a Good Ofsted rating in July 2023. This report recognised the work which has been done over many years in relentlessly focussing on providing stimulating learning experience for all our students. We actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. We believe education is about more than achieving success in exams; it is about preparing students for the challenges and demands of life beyond education. Staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another.

Our students come from all walks of life, and we want our staffing body to be reflective of the communities we work within. Brooke Weston Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, culture, age, disability, marital status or socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage and welcome applications from minority groups and foster a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where people can be themselves.

We are a thriving community of equals dedicated to creating a great place to work and learn; students and staff are happy and proud to be part of Kettering Science Academy's journey to being the best that we can be, and we would like to offer you the opportunity to join us on this journey.

About Brooke Weston Trust

Our Trust was formed more than 25 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.

Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.

We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston staff get access to first class professional development through our Ambition Hub, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School.

To find out more about working for our Trust and the benefits available to staff please check out the BWT Join Us Guide.

How to Apply

If you think you can contribute to our organisation, we welcome your application. Applicants are required to complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted.

Further details about the Academy and the above position can be found by contacting our Assistant Principal Davina Canham (davina.canham@ketteringscienceacademy.org) or by telephoning 01536 532700 and asking for Khloé Hughes, HR Administrator.

Completed application forms will be passed to the recruitment panel for shortlisting and will be reviewed against the person specification detailed in the advert.

Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. An early application is therefore strongly advised.

Safer Recruitment

Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google.

A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here - Safeguarding and Child Protection

The Trust's position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy

Closing Date: 21st February 2025

Interview date: w/c 24th February 2025

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

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.

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About Kettering Science Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1418 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kettering Science Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kettering-science-academy

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