Teacher of English

Teacher of English 

Do you have a passion for English that will help captivate the minds of young people to give them a hunger for learning?  

If you can promote a diverse range of skills and knowledge, create an inclusive learning environment and possess a desire to demonstrate greater subject knowledge each year – your future starts here. 

Come and join our team at Idsall School – an oversubscribed 11-18 rural school at an exiting stage of its development.  

MPR/UPR 

1. FTE 

Permanent 

Required April 2025 or sooner 

To be successful you will need to: 

• Be able to teach English Language and English Literature across the whole ability range in KS3 and KS4. There is the potential to teach English at KS5 for a candidate with suitable experience. 
• Have skills in communication, collaboration, listening, adaptability, empathy, and patience. 
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners. 
• Have the ability to coach and motivate colleagues to achieve individual and collective targets 
• Think creatively to anticipate and solve problems. 
• Embody the values of ‘Achievement through Caring’. 
• Have high expectations of yourself and be a role model to others. 
• Be determined to play a pivotal part in the English Department 

Why this role above others?  

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of the English team who work collaboratively, offering support and guidance to each other. You will be able to thrive as a teacher and embrace the difference you can make with a positive and hardworking ethos, with a school team who go above and beyond to ensure all students achieve. 

Our English Department is progressive and exciting. Our students enjoy their learning with the team. Our next steps are based around taking this enjoyment and building a passion for the subject.  

As part of the Marches Academy Trust our leaders have opportunities to engage with staff across the Trust to support and collaborate with peers and colleagues in sharing the expertise across our family of schools. 

We offer: 

• A varied day with different experiences and challenges. 
• Excellent professional learning and support at every stage in your career, with opportunity for continued personal development through our Talent Pathway. 
• Career development opportunities including funded NPQ qualifications. 
• An enthusiastic and supportive team of staff, parents and governors. 
• A core belief in staff wellbeing and work life balance for all 
• Benefits including funded counselling, physiotherapy and GP and other medical support. 

The Marches Academy Trust values each person equally. We are committed to building a diverse team and embedding a welcoming, inclusive culture that encourages diversity and authenticity. We believe this will encourage creative ways of thinking – ensuring we collaborate more effectively and achieve better outcomes. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates who share this commitment.  

Further details about this vacancy and an application form are available on the school website. (Please note we do not accept CV’s). 

If you have any other queries please email, Mrs L Pinchin, PA to the Headteacher on admin@ids.mmat.co.uk 

Closing date for applications is midday on Friday 6th December 2024 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to declare any criminal convictions and will be subject to online checks. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.