Teacher of English

Teaching Vacancies; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Bradford seeks an outstanding teacher dedicated to raising pupil outcomes and delivering quality teaching. The ideal candidate will possess a degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status, along with the ability to teach to GCSE standards. This role offers the chance to be part of a supportive network, contributing to an outstanding school environment committed to excellence and safeguarding children's welfare.

Benefits

Supportive school environment

Leadership development programs

Commitment to excellent teaching standards

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success and raising pupil outcomes.
• Ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement.
• Passionate about making a difference to young people's lives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching that engages learners.
• Motivate pupils and peers effectively.
• Support students in achieving positive outcomes.

Skills

Teaching to GCSE standard

Outstanding attainment and achievement

Innovation and creativity

Excellent organisational skills

Education

Degree-level qualification

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We’re looking for an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of success and raising pupil outcomes. As a Star teacher, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high‑performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best teachers in education.

The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning. You will be able to demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, as well as being passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. As a committed team player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.

You will have

• A degree‑level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• The ability to teach to GCSE standard.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

What the school offers its staff

Eden Boys’ Leadership Academy, Bradford is a new secondary school for boys that opened in September 2019 and we were graded as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted during our first inspection in February 2024. The school has a Muslim faith designation, welcoming applications from pupils of all faiths and none. During its opening year, the school admitted an intake of 120 pupils into Year 7. The school will continue to admit a new intake of Year 7 pupils at the beginning of each academic year. Like all Star schools, it has a leadership specialism.

We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life. We provide a knowledge‑based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.