Teacher of English

Brooke Weston Academy; Great Oakley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing day

Healthcare plan

Online GP

EAP (Employee Assistance)

Cycle to Work

Meals on site

Job summary

Brooke Weston Academy in the United Kingdom seeks a passionate Teacher of English to inspire a love of language, literature and lifelong learning, helping students build confidence and communication skills.

You will plan engaging lessons, assess progress and support the wider school community through collaboration with colleagues and parents.

Whether you are at the start of your career or an experienced teacher, you will join a Trust committed to Ambition for All and Excellent Teaching.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with strong subject knowledge and passion for English.
• Commitment to high standards and professional development.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons that develop literacy and critical thinking.
• Assess progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to school life and parent engagement.

Skills

English teaching

Literature analysis

Education

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

Job description

The Opportunity

Join Brooke Weston Academy and inspire a love of language, literature and learning that can shape young people's futures. As a Teacher of English, you will play a vital role in helping students develop the confidence, communication skills and qualifications that become their “tickets for life”. Working within a collaborative and ambitious school community, you will have the opportunity to motivate, challenge and support students to achieve their very best, while contributing to a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to make a lasting difference, helping to raise achievement, remove barriers to learning and empower every student to succeed both in school and beyond.

About the Role

As a Teacher of English at Brooke Weston Academy, you will play a key role in helping students develop the literacy, communication and critical thinking skills that support success in education and beyond. Working within a supportive and ambitious department, you will deliver engaging and challenging lessons that inspire students to achieve their full potential while fostering a genuine appreciation for English language and literature.

You will be responsible for planning high-quality learning experiences, assessing progress effectively and adapting your teaching to meet the needs of all learners. Alongside your classroom responsibilities, you will contribute to the wider life of the school through pastoral support, collaboration with colleagues and positive engagement with parents and carers. Success in the role will be reflected in strong student progress, high levels of engagement, excellent standards of behaviour and a positive contribution to the school community.

We are seeking a qualified teacher with strong subject knowledge, a commitment to continuous professional development and the ability to motivate and inspire young people. You will be a reflective practitioner with high expectations, excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues. Whether you are at the start of your teaching career or looking for your next challenge, this is an opportunity to contribute to Brooke Weston Trust's values of Ambition for All, High Expectations, Excellent Teaching and Support, Working Together and Contribution to Society, while helping every student thrive.

Be part of something bigger

At Brooke Weston Trust, we believe education has the power to transform lives. Our purpose is to give every child and young person the knowledge, qualifications, confidence, character and opportunities that become their tickets for life.

Each of our schools has its own identity, shaped by the community it serves, while benefiting from being part of a connected and collaborative Trust. Together, we share ideas, expertise and opportunities so that our pupils, colleagues and schools can flourish.

Whatever your role, you will be part of a wider team united by a shared purpose. Whether you work directly with pupils or support their education in another way, your contribution helps to create the experiences and opportunities every child deserves.

A simple question guides our decisions and keeps children at the centre of our work:

Is this good enough for our children?

A place to belong, grow and make a difference

Our people are central to everything we achieve. We want every colleague to feel that they belong, are valued for their contribution and are supported to build a fulfilling career.

As part of our Trust, you will have opportunities to develop your expertise, learn with and from colleagues across our schools and central teams, contribute your ideas and explore future career opportunities.

You will be part of a professional community that shares knowledge, celebrates success and works together to make a lasting difference to children, families and communities.

We are committed to creating positive and inclusive working environments built on trust, respect and shared responsibility. We want colleagues to feel supported to do their best work, encouraged to develop and confident that their contribution matters.

What we can offer you

Creating tickets for life for our children begins with attracting, developing and supporting great people. We want Brooke Weston Trust to be a place where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

Alongside the opportunity to make a genuine difference to children and young people, you will have access to a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and future.

Supporting your health and wellbeing

• One wellbeing day each year, in addition to your annual leave entitlement.

• A healthcare cash plan, helping with the cost of a range of everyday healthcare expenses.

• Access to an online GP.

• A confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, including access to telephone, online and face-to-face counselling.

• Employee discounts with a variety of local and national retailers, including discounts on shopping, dining, health and beauty, days out and holidays.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• A freshly prepared breakfast and hot or cold lunch during term time, when working in one of our Trust schools.

Investing in your future

• Generous pension provision through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, depending on your role, including valuable life cover and ill-health protection.

• Generous annual leave for eligible support colleagues, starting at 25 days each year, plus bank holidays, with an additional three days after five years’ service.

• The opportunity for eligible colleagues to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave each year.

• Payment of professional subscription or membership fees, where membership of a professional body is required for your role.

Helping you belong, grow and develop

• High-quality training and professional development through the BWT Centre for Professional Development.

• Opportunities to learn with and from colleagues across our schools and central teams.

• Professional networks that encourage collaboration, shared learning and the exchange of expertise.

• Opportunities to develop your strengths, broaden your experience and explore future career pathways across the Trust.

• The support of ambitious and collaborative colleagues who share high standards and expectations for our pupils and one another.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We want our workforce to reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from people with different experiences, identities and perspectives.

We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, individual differences are valued and colleagues have equitable opportunities to contribute, develop and progress.

We make employment decisions fairly and do not tolerate unlawful discrimination.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can support you.