Teacher of English - Maternity Cover

Heathfield Community School, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8PD

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  To be agreed

• Closing date

  25 September 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 September 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Normal Teacher T&C
  • Part time - Part week considered
• Contract type: Maternity or parental leave cover - Until Feb 2024
• Pay scale: MPS1 - UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teacher of English required on a fixed term basis covering Maternity leave to join our English team. We anticipate that this will be until February 2024. We welcome applications from experienced teachers.

The ideal candidate will teach across the full range of abilities and ages and will be passionate about English: sharing their enthusiasm and commitment with both the department and to the students they teach. An ability to work collaboratively is essential as we are a strong team who share resources and plan our curriculum together.

What the school offers its staff

We also have a full and varied CPD program that is open to all staff.

Commitment to safeguarding

Heathfield Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. Prior to appointment the Human Resources Department follow the Safer Recruitment process.

Applying for the job

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to Recruitment@heathfieldcommunityschool.co.uk

Skilled worker visa sponsorship is not available for this job.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

English Teacher JD and Person Specification April 23 (1) (2).pdf - 128 KB (opens in new tab)

About Heathfield Community School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1383 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Heathfield Community School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: Recruitment@heathfieldcommunityschool.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heathfield-community-school (opens in new tab)

Age range: 11-19, NOR: 1393 We pride ourselves on a reputation for being happy, lively school, where both staff and students are given every opportunity, with relevant support to thrive. We love diversity and seek to work with people from all walks of life and backgrounds. More importantly, we constantly work to improve the culture of our forward-thinking school, ensuring that everyone working and studying is valued and consistently nurtured, both educationally and emotionally. We are fortunate enough to be nestled in the beautiful Somerset countryside, yet within easy reach of the M5 and the historic market town of Taunton. Taunton itself offers a good range of facilities, particularly for sports enthusiasts. The town has a railway station that offers superb links to London Paddington and beyond. We look forward to meeting you, and hope that you experience the sense of passion and enthusiasm that radiates through Heathfield Community School.

Arranging a visit to Heathfield Community School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Recruitment@heathfieldcommunityschool.co.uk.

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