Secondary English Teacher

Avanti Fields School; Leicester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Eine innovative Schule sucht einen leidenschaftlichen Englischlehrer, der die Kraft der Literatur und Sprache nutzt, um Schüler zu inspirieren und herauszufordern. In dieser Rolle werden Sie nicht nur den Lehrplan liefern, sondern auch ein sicheres und anregendes Lernumfeld schaffen, in dem Schüler gedeihen können. Sie werden Teil eines unterstützenden Teams sein, das hohe akademische Standards aufrechterhält und die Entwicklung von Charakter und spirituellem Verständnis fördert. Diese Position bietet großartige Möglichkeiten zur beruflichen Weiterentwicklung in einer dynamischen und wachstumsorientierten Umgebung.

Benefits

Pensionskasse für Lehrer

O2 Rabatte

Specsavers Gutscheine für Augenuntersuchungen

NUS Card und CSSC Mitgliedschaft

Wellnessprogramme

Fahrrad-zur-Arbeit Programm

Qualifications

• Erfahrung im Unterrichten von Englisch an Sekundarschüler.
• Fähigkeit, ein sicheres und anregendes Lernumfeld zu schaffen.

Responsibilities

• Lieferung des Lehrplans und Vorbereitung von Unterrichtsmaterialien.
• Überwachung des Schülerfortschritts und Setzen von Zielen.

Skills

Englischunterricht

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Verhaltensmanagement

Teamarbeit

Education

Bachelorabschluss in relevantem Fach

QTS-Qualifikation

Job description

Please note: This role is part-time,3 days per week

Potential for a Full-time position, 5 days per week

Start date: August 2025 or January 2026

About us and the role

Are you a passionate English Teacher who believes in the power of literature and language to shape the future?

Avanti Fields is seeking an experienced and inspiring teacher who can bring English to life, delivering engaging and thought-provoking lessons that challenge and inspire secondary students.

Beyond the classroom, you will contribute to a collaborative and supportive department, working with colleagues to uphold high academic standards while creating an inclusive and stimulating learning environment.

We value teachers who set high expectations for behaviour and achievement, build strong relationships with students, and are committed to helping every learner thrive.

If you are eager to make a lasting impact and be part of a forward-thinking, passionate team, we would love to hear from you.

Join us in shaping the next generation of critical thinkers, writers, and lifelong learners.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

Avanti Fields School is an all-through, faith-designated (Hindu) state school which welcomed the first intake of Year 7 students in September 2018, and first intake of Nursery and Reception students in September 2022. The school is rapidly expanding and will grow year by year to a full cohort of 1,320. This is an exciting time to join the school as it continues its journey to outstanding.

The staff at Avanti Fields School are passionate about our school and are relentlessly focused on improving the achievement and opportunities for all our students. All staff that work at the school will need to subscribe to our ethos and values and seek to improve and develop their own practice and performance for the benefit of our students.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a school which is driven by three key elements for both students and staff:

• Educational excellence

• Character formation

• Spiritual insight

What will you do?

• Deliver the curriculum, prepare teaching materials, and ensure high standards of literacy and student progress.

• Establish a safe and stimulating environment, manage classroom behavior, and promote student well-being.

• Use assessment data to monitor student progress, set targets, and plan lessons.

• Collaborate with colleagues, participate in professional development, and communicate effectively with parents and external bodies.

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of students, ensuring compliance with school policies and protocols.

Why should you apply

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:

• Great opportunities for professional development

• Teacher pension scheme (subject to eligibility)

• O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers

• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership

• Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)

• Cycle-to-work Scheme

What are we looking for?

• Qualified to bachelor’s degree level in relevant or allied subject

• QTS qualified

• Able to work independently, collaboratively and as part of a team

• Excellent communication skills with children, parents and carers

• Ability to create and maintain professional working relationships

• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

Further information

Pre-employment checks

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.

Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.