Teacher of English

Beckfoot Upper Heaton; Cottingley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Beckfoot Upper Heaton in Cottingley, England, is seeking an inspirational English Teacher to join our ambitious team. You will deliver engaging, inclusive lessons that challenge and inspire students in a respectful learning environment where every learner can succeed.

We value excellence, integrity and kindness, and we look for someone who is passionate about the subject, fosters curiosity and works collaboratively with colleagues to raise achievement for all abilities.

Qualifications

• Champion school values of Excellence-Integrity-Kindness
• Passionate about subject and able to spark students' curiosity and love of learning
• Committed to supporting students of all abilities and backgrounds to achieve their full potential
• Can work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute positively to a team culture
• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, equity and high standards of teaching
• Has high expectations of themselves and their students with a drive for continuous improvement
• Shares Trust mission of remarkable schools where no child is left behind

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, inclusive English lessons that challenge and inspire students and foster a respectful learning environment where every student can succeed.

Job description

Beckfoot Upper Heaton is seeking an inspirational English Teacher to join our ambitious team. You'll deliver engaging, inclusive lessons that challenge and inspire, fostering a respectful learning environment where every student can succeed. We are looking for someone who:

• Will champion our school values of Excellence-Integrity-Kindness


• Is passionate about their subject and able to spark students curiosity and their love of learning


• Is committed to supporting students of all abilities and backgrounds to achieve their full potential


• Can work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute positively to a team culture


• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, equity and the highest standards of teaching


• Has high expectations of themselves and their students, with a drive for continuous improvement


• Shares our Trust mission of creating remarkable schools where no child is left behind.

Why choose Beckfoot Upper Heaton

Beckfoot Upper Heaton is a culturally diverse and inclusive 11-16 secondary school, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2023. We are ambitious for our young people and committed to making a positive, lasting impact in the community we proudly serve.

As part of Beckfoot Trust, we benefit from:

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  Expert support and challenge from a skilled Central Team that works collaboratively with our school.

  
  

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  Access to Trust-wide professional development, resources and shared learning.

  
  

We are proud to be a People-First organisation, where:

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  Staff voice is valued, and listening is central to our culture.

  
  

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  We welcome feedback as a gift and use to grow stronger together.

  
  

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  We actively invest in colleague wellbeing and professional growth, ensuring our team feels supported and equipped to thrive.

  
  

This is an exciting time to join Beckfoot Upper Heaton, a school guided by our values of integrity, kindness and excellence. Our vision is summed up in one clear sentence: “The school taught students to act with integrity and kindness so that they went on to demonstrate excellence in their chosen field. It was a place where all belonged.”

About Beckfoot Trust

Our mission is to create remarkable schools where no child is left behind. Since our establishment in 2013, Beckfoot Trust has grown into a respected, locally rooted family of ten diverse schools (primary, secondary and special) that learn from and support one another.

We are team Beckfoot Trust, and together with Team Beckfoot Upper Heaton, we’re making a real difference in our community.

Beckfoot Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants as part of our overall vetting checks.

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