Teacher of English (possible TLR)
Ashton Park School, Bristol, BS3 2JLThis job expired on 17 April 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
17 April 2023 at 9am
Date listed
18 March 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: 100%
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until 31st August 2024
Pay scale
- M1-UPS3 (£28,000 - £43,685)
Additional allowances
+ possible TLR2B (£5,191)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We require an enthusiastic and passionate Teacher of English to join this dynamic Faculty. You must demonstrate a passion for the subject through the delivery of high quality and impactful lessons. A strong commitment to achievement for all is a must.
The successful candidate must be able to teach English across the ability ranges at KS3 and KS4, with the possibility of KS5 teaching for the right applicant.
The post is fixed-term due to the secondment of our second in English to the Trust’s School Improvement Team. Therefore, for the right candidate a TLR 2b is available to act as 2nd in Faculty.
What the school offers its staff
- 14% PPA
- A highly collaborative English department of specialists
- Committed and supportive staff body with a real sense of community
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Ashton Park Fitness Centre offers
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free eye tests
- Access to staff sports and competitions
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Internal job market and great opportunities for progression
- Family friendly policies
- Free parking
- Staff social events
Further details about the role
This is an exciting time to join Ashton Park School & sixth form as we embed our vision for our school to be ‘Valued in our community for our passion for learning and a commitment to excellence within a caring atmosphere built on mutual respect, and celebration of success’. In a recent Ofsted inspection we were graded ‘Good’ in all areas.
''The new school leadership team has been mindful of staff workload and well-being when introducing rapid change’’Ofsted Lead Inspector
We are looking for applicants who are passionate about students’ learning and who have an unequivocal commitment to excellence in all they do. The successful applicant will have the enthusiasm, knowledge and skills to deliver high quality student support. The successful candidate will be committed to the personal development of our students.
Being part of the professional learning community at Gatehouse Green Learning Trust will provide the post holder with outstanding opportunities to progress and contribute to the continuing development of both school and trust.
Ashton Park is an inclusive and oversubscribed school, with over 1200 students, set in the beautiful grounds of the Ashton Court Estate in Bristol. We have many strengths including a committed team of staff who are enthusiastic and passionate about their work and supporting the young people in our care. There is a hugely impressive range of opportunities on offer for our student body. We are a very happy school community.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ashton Park School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1234 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ashton Park School website
- Email address
- hr@gglt.co.uk
School location
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