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Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)

Rossington All Saints Academy, Not Yet Obtained, South Yorkshire, DN11 0BZ

This job expired on 20 May 2025 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  20 May 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 May 2025

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - To cover maternity leave - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650 to £49,084
• Pay scale: M1 to UPR3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential

• A good degree in an appropriate discipline related to English (A/C)

• A teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C)

• A strong and secure subject knowledge in English up to GCSE (A/I)

• Recent and relevant teaching experience (A/I/R)

• Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4 (A/I/R)

• Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students (A/I)

• A good understanding of curriculum developments in English (A/I)

• Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies (A/I)

• An understanding of how assessment for learning can improve student performance (A/I)

• Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning (A/I)

• Able to use student level data to raise standards (A/I)

• Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team (A/I) • Enthusiasm for your subject area (A/I)

• Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas (A/I)

• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues (A/I/R)

• Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents (A/I/R

What the school offers its staff

Why join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…

Financial Wellbeing:

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform

Physical Wellbeing:

• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme*
• Free annual flu jab

Mental Wellbeing:

• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Online searches will be completed for shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed during the recruitment process.

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

We won't discriminate unfairly against applicants who reveal they have a criminal conviction or where a DBS check reveals a criminal conviction or other information.

We will consider applicants who have a criminal record based on their skills, experience, knowledge and qualifications, although this depends whether the job is covered by, or exempt from, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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About Rossington All Saints Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 858 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rossington All Saints Academy website
• Email address: dawsh@theallsaints.net
• Phone number: 01302 562542
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rossington-all-saints-academy

The Academy is looking to build on the success of recent years, and you will be joining an academy where all students are valued, regardless of their background or ability. We treat our young people with respect and give them all the opportunity to achieve their potential. Our goal is for all our students to leave us as happy, well-qualified, confident young adults who go on to excel in the local sixth-forms, colleges, universities, and the wider world.

We are within easy reach of the motorway network with the Academy being situated minutes from the M18 and A1. Our amazing building offers exceptional facilities, we have superb sports facilities, modern science labs and excellent technology spaces.

Why join us?

Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust’s success story.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…

Financial Wellbeing:
· Membership to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
· Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
· Access to an extensive discounts platform

Physical Wellbeing:
· 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
· Gym & fitness discounts
· Cycle to Work scheme*
· Free annual flu jab

Mental Wellbeing:
· Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
· Menopause Support Service
· Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained

Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days (subject to pro rata if working part-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.

Arranging a visit to Rossington All Saints Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dawsh@theallsaints.net.

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