Teacher of English (September 2025)
Goole Academy, Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 6AN21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
6 January 2025 at 9am
Date listed
26 November 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: Usually at least 32.5 hours a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31650 to £49084
Pay scale
- M1 - UPS3
What skills and experience we're looking for
In the role of Teacher of English you will:
- carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with academy policies, under the direction of the Principal
- promote the achievement of high standards through effecting teaching and learning of English , including preparation, evaluation, and action planning
- model the vision and values of the academy
- be part of the team driving the development of the academy to become and remain an ‘outstanding’ academy
- receive and act on feedback to build on the strengths and improve personal performance within the academy systems
- contribute, where appropriate, to implementing policies and practice and to promote collective responsibility for their implementation
- take into account and constantly reviewing academy contextual factors and prior attainment when planning and teaching lessons
- work in a cross-curricular way to support English across the academy in the use of active learning approaches to enrich curriculum and skills delivery
- recognise, promote, and celebrate diversity
- 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)
- Able to communicate high expectations to all students (A/I/R)
- Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond (A/I/R)
- Strong ICT skills including SMART board or Promethean (A/I/R)
Key: C – Certificate; A – Application Form; I – Interview; R - Reference
What the school offers its staff
We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits with this post including:
- Contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Minimum entitlement of 34 days holiday (subject to pro rata if working part time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays
- Access to the Delta benefits website with discounts on retailers, holidays, days out, etc
- Access to Cycle to Work scheme, car leasing and technology scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
- Training and development opportunities
- Access to a Gym
Commitment to safeguarding
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.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.
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About Goole Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1171 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Goole Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- info@gooleacademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01405504000
Goole Academy serves a local community which has its roots in industry, coupled with a rich maritime history. Located just off Junction 36 of the M62; many students, but not all, live within walking distance. The Academy is fed by a total of 10 primary schools which vary significantly in size. There has been a recent surge in popularity with the overall number of children on roll rising sharply. Numbers in Key Stage 4 are progressing towards our Pupil Admission Number (PAN) of 210. However, in KS3 we have had a record number of first choice applications with us exceeding PAN for the last three years with 240, 270 and 270 first choice applications. This is unprecedented for us, and the trend looks set to continue. In September 2024 we will have close to 1300 children on roll. An increase of almost 450 children in the last four years. Goole Academy has become the school of choice in the local area.
The Academy prides itself on providing its students with a first-class education. Since joining Delta Academies Trust the school have moved on a strong upward trajectory. Huge improvements in the quality of education have seen academic outcomes improve significantly with levels of student, staff and parent satisfaction that have never been better. Highlights from this year include:
1. Consistently high performing - last year saw us become the top school in both our Trust and Local Authority for Progress 8 (over +0.5 for 3 years running). This ranked us in the top 300 schools in England.
2. A successful Ofsted inspection which saw the school achieve a ‘Good’ grading.
3. Huge investment across the site with the opening of a £1.6million dining room extension, new ICT facilities and renovated classrooms - all to the highest specification.
Arranging a visit to Goole Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@gooleacademy.org.uk.
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