Teacher of English - Maternity Cover (12 Months)
Westminster Academy, London, W2 5EZThis job expired on 16 April 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 May 2023
Closing date
16 April 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 March 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: Working Pattern: Monday to Friday: Hours: 08.15-16.45
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 Months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- WA Payscale M1 to WA U3 (£34,772 to £54,016)
Additional allowances
Additional responsibilities remunerated via an Extra Responsibilities Allowance (ERA)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experienced in teaching English through KS3 and KS4
An excellent classroom teacher who is committed to the success of each individual student
Experienced in teaching the relevant subject(s) with a relevant university degree
Able to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to their own professional growth and development
Passionate about their subject to inspire our students
What the school offers its staff
A competitive salary and benefits package
Additional responsibilities remunerated via an Extra Responsibilities Allowance (ERA)
Sign up incentives available for experienced IB educators
An excellent programme of continuing professional development
Relevant training with the International Baccalaureate for teachers of Key Stage 5
A commitment to staff well being, including access to the local gym, staff social events, Perkbox membership with associated benefits
Free parking
Excellent transport links and close to central London for the social life and sights of London
Further details about the role
- We teach a 3 year KS3 curriculum as part of which students are exposed to a wide variety of challenging and engaging texts from a diverse range of different genres, cultures and time periods. At KS4, we deliver the Edexcel English Language and English Literature specifications in preparation for students’ final exams at the end of Y11. The English department has developed a student-centred, personalised and adaptive approach to teaching the curriculum across all key stages and we are proud of the impressive outcomes our students achieve. In 2022, 81% of students achieved a Grade 9-4 in English Language and 80% of students achieved a Grade 9-4 in English Literature.
- At KS5, the Academy offers IB English Literature, and IB English Language and Literature, offering teachers specialised training with the IB, stimulating curriculum content and the chance to approach English with a truly global perspective. The department organises IB hub days at Westminster Academy to allow teachers the opportunity to collaborate with IB English teachers from across the UK, benefitting from seminars with leading academics and IB educators. Our English department has achieved world-class results at IB, and is proud to have supported students to earn places on English courses at Oxbridge.
Commitment to safeguarding
We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding.
A professional social media check may take place to identify a candidate's online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language.
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group. Applicants for any role at WA must disclose all convictions.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Westminster Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1116 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Westminster Academy website
- Email address
- hrteam@westminsteracademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 02071210600
At Westminster Academy we have a deep and genuine commitment to provide an education that is unsurpassed anywhere in the world. Our mission is "Education is Success". This captures the sense of optimism and determination to succeed that permeates the Academy. We aim to develop resilience in our students, and the ability to be tenacious in their quest to be the best that they can be in all aspects of their lives. We draw out their individual talents and celebrate their personal achievements and their individual contribution.
Arranging a visit to Westminster Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hrteam@westminsteracademy.org.uk.
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