Teacher of English

Chesterton Community College; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reduced contact time

EAP counselling

Paid annual family day

Cycle to work

Enhanced parental leave

Generous annual leave for support

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Chesterton Community College in Cambridge is seeking a Teacher of English. The post accommodates both an early-career teacher (ECT) and an experienced educator seeking a new opportunity in a supportive school environment.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and able to obtain a full enhanced DBS check. Chesterton Community College is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of children, with a recruitment process aligned to Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.

Qualifications

• Qualified English teacher capable of delivering KS3–KS5 lessons.
• Full enhanced DBS check required.
• Eligible to work in the UK and obtain appropriate teaching permissions.

Skills

English teaching

Job description

Teacher of English

Chesterton Community College, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3NY

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What skills and experience we're looking for

The post provides an excellent opportunity for an ECT or experienced teacher.

What the school offers its staff

ELA staff benefits include:

• Reduced contact time to enable professional development;
• EAP with access to counselling & physiotherapy;
• Paid annual family day;
• Cycle to work
• Enhanced parental leave;
• Generous annual leave allowance for support staff;
• Discounted gym membership for all staff.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

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.

Arranging a visit to Chesterton Community College

High Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 8UA

The Moor, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6EF