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Teacher of English

St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2JR

This job expired on 13 May 2024 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2024

• Closing date

  13 May 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  29 April 2024

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: A Recruitment and Retention allowance of £3,000 is available for an exceptional candidate.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential Qualifications

• 5 good GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics
• A-Levels or equivalent
• Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
• QTS Status or QTLS status
  

Essential Experience

• Be an excellent teacher demonstrating enthusiasm and a commitment to education
• Have the ability to communicate effectively and relate well to all stakeholders
• Have experience of observing, reporting and evaluating effective teaching practice and moving colleagues forward regardless of their position or career stage
• Have knowledge of and a commitment to the implementation of the safeguarding agenda
  

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Have the ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of the principles and practice of effective teaching specifically relating to English
• Have confidence and competence in using student achievement data appropriately, to support students and therefore make timely interventions which have a long-term impact
• Have an excellent understanding of appropriate assessment processes
• Have an ability to motivate young people
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Have demonstrably high professional standards
• Have a proven track record of strong and effective behaviour management strategies
• Have the ability to contribute to CPD which will equip and inspire colleagues
  

Essential Personal Qualities

• Be able to actively support and promote the Christian Ethos of the Academy
• Have a passion for working with young people
• Be a team player used to working collaboratively
• Have high expectations
• Have a willingness to make a commitment to support the success of colleagues
• Be a resilient and reflective individual
• Be willing to undergo training as necessary
• Have creativity, energy, enthusiasm and a sense of humour
• Be able to lead by example and demonstrate professional values, securing the ethos of the Academy
• Have energy, tenacity and the ability to work under pressure

What the school offers its staff

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

• Salary: MPR/UPR.
• A Recruitment and Retention allowance of £3,000 is available for an exceptional candidate.
• Teacher’s pension scheme.
• Laptop and iPad.
• Access to Employee Assistance programme offering free confidential support on a range of issues such as work, wellbeing, money, health and legal advice.
• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and support to develop your career.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Wilfrid’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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About St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1500 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: knightingale@saintwilfrids.com
• Phone number: 01254 604000
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-wilfrid-s-church-of-england-academy (opens in new tab)

An 11-18, consistently high attaining Church of England Academy in the North West.

Arranging a visit to St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email knightingale@saintwilfrids.com.

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