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Teacher of English

Larkmead School, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1RF

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• Job start date

  1 September 2021

• Closing date

  14 June 2021 at 9am

• Date listed

  28 May 2021

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS

Teacher of English job summary

Contract: Full-time, however part-time applications will be considered 

Start Date: 1st September 2021  

Salary: MPS/UPS 

Responsible to: Head of English 

 We are looking for an outstanding, enthusiastic and dedicated English specialist to teach in our outstanding English department. We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, motivated and innovative English teacher who will be committed to raising achievement, and have the capacity, to make a real contribution to the work of this supportive, collaborative and thriving Faculty. The successful candidate will be able to ensure students’ progress throughout every lesson. We have a proven track record of raising the achievement and motivation of students through delivering an engaging English curriculum and we seek to appoint teachers who would look forward to sharing this aim.  The position is suitable for NQT’s and experienced teachers. 

 As the successful candidate you will be:

• a qualified English teacher who is always looking to develop
• able to plan and deliver engaging lessons 
• confident teaching across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 
• committed to making a difference to young people’s lives 
• a team player with excellent communication and inter-personal skills 

We offer: 

• an excellent programme of induction and training which seeks to provide an excellent foundation for career progression; 
• a forward thinking environment which recognises the benefits of considering flexible working patterns. 
• a friendly, caring, supportive and collaborative team environment. 
• a professional environment dedicated to Teaching and Learning with a supportive, dedicated and hardworking staff. 

Closing date: 9.00am Monday 7th June 2021. 

Interviews: Wednesday 9th – Thursday 10th June 2021. 

Start date: September 2021 

To apply for this position, please download the Vale Academy Trust Teaching Staff Application Form from our website https://www.larkmead-school.com 


 Completed applications should be sent by email to head.4125@larkmead.oxon.sch.uk by the closing date of 9.00am Monday 7th June 2021.  


Larkmead School is a member of the Vale Academy Trust. The Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check. 


 All staff will be expected to promote fundamental British values as part of a school that values diversity and individuality, exemplified in our values of ‘one community, individual minds, creating futures.’                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

At Larkmead safeguarding and student welfare is of paramount importance and to that end we will always put the physical and mental wellbeing of students first.

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About Larkmead School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 940 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Larkmead School website
• Email address: office.4125@larkmead.oxon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01235 544840
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/larkmead-school-abingdon

Larkmead is a happy, ambitious and vibrant school packed full of energy, opportunity and choice. Great teaching and learning across the school are supported by our culture of research and collaboration. Each student gets the very best experience to enable them to achieve their ambitions. Our pastoral care provides compassion, security and confidence, nurturing students to be happy, to develop and to thrive. The Larkmead Promise sets out our vision, ethos and ambitions for students and staff.

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