Teacher of English

Mark Rutherford School; Bedford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD offer

Induction programme

Aspiring Leaders Programme

Job summary

Mark Rutherford School in Bedford is seeking a well-qualified, dynamic English teacher capable of delivering GCSE and A Level content. The department supports Early Careers Teachers and provides a strong induction path as part of our Aspiring Leaders Programme.

The school offers a large campus with modern facilities, a dedicated learning environment, and a commitment to raising standards across all students.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach English to GCSE and A Level.
• Support Early Careers Teachers beginning their teaching career.

Skills

GCSE teaching

A Level teaching

Job description

Mark Rutherford School is a large oversubscribed secondary school in the northern part of Bedford with approximately 1300 students on roll. We serve a wide-ranging urban catchment area whilst also taking students from other parts of the town and surrounding villages. We offer a broad and varied curriculum to suit the needs of our students.

We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, dynamic and highly motivated teacher of English who is able to teach to GCSE and A Level. Within the department we are able to support the development of Early Careers Teachers beginning their teaching career.

We are lucky to have a large and pleasant campus with extensive green spaces for sport and recreation. Our infrastructure offers well-equipped classrooms and other subject specific facilities to support our students with their learning and personal development. Two large indoor sports facilities enable students to undertake a wide range of sports and we also have a 3G pitch for students to use for lessons, sporting fixtures and recreational time. Our £2 million STEM facility houses our planetarium whilst also providing a lecture theatre, number of classrooms and a computer room.

All of our staff are dedicated and committed to raising standards and developing each child to reach their potential. We have a strong emphasis on academic achievement, backed up by the real knowledge of each student’s individual needs. Students learn in a positive, healthy and challenging environment.

At Mark Rutherford School we offer a supportive working environment and a comprehensive CPD offer. The school has an excellent induction programme as part of our staff support package and a clear pathway for career progression with our Aspiring Leaders Programme.

We are committed to the protection and safety of our students and the successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.