Teacher of English

John O'Gaunt School; Hungerford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive community school in Hungerford is seeking a dedicated Teacher of English. You will deliver lessons in line with the curriculum while inspiring students and collaborating with colleagues. Ideal candidates will hold qualified teacher status and a degree in English, with a passion for professional development. Join a school that values ambition, care, and courage, and offers a family feel within a welcoming team.

Benefits

Generous relocation package

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Scheme

Career development opportunities

Strong Professional Development

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible Family Friendly Policies

Excellent resources and facilities

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant specialist qualifications and subject experience (e.g. BA Hons. degree in English).
• Understanding of curriculum requirements for English.
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development.
• Understanding of how to implement assessment methods for differentiated learning strategies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver English lessons in line with curriculum requirements.
• Ensure high standards of teaching and learning are maintained.
• Collaborate with the wider English faculty to raise class achievement.

Job description

Job overview

We are looking for a dedicated Teacher of English to join our team in Hungerford. You'll possess energy, enthusiasm and desire to inspire a love of English. You will be responsible for delivering English lessons in line with relevant curriculum requirements, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning are maintained, whilst collaborating with the wider English faculty to sustain and raise class achievement to an outstanding level. We will consider full and part time applications.

The right candidate will have

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent qualification
• Relevant specialist qualifications and subject experience (e.g. BA Hons. degree in English)
• Understanding of curriculum requirements for English
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
• Understanding of how to implement assessment methods for differentiated learning strategies

Why choose us?

At John O'Gaunt School, you'll be working within a welcoming and supportive team, with the ability to make a real difference. You will have the opportunity to work alongside committed teachers, to observe and share practice on a regular basis, developing pedagogy through reflection. We also offer access to opportunities for professional development.

John O'Gaunt School is situated in the beautiful historic market town of Hungerford on the Berkshire/Wiltshire border and is very much at the heart of the community it serves. There are good road and rail links, with easy access to the M4 and a 10 minute walk from the station.

This is an exciting time to join our friendly community school, which is part of Excalibur Academies Trust. The school roll has grown, and our students make every day worthwhile. Our values of "Ambition", "Care" and "Courage" are at the heart of everything that we do and apply to both students and staff. This means that we offer all of the benefits and rewards of larger schools, whilst offering the care and support that only a smaller school like ours can. John O'Gaunt is a rewarding place to work and truly has a family feel.

Additionally, we offer

• Generous relocation package
• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Scheme, as part of a strong wellbeing programme
• Career development opportunities within school and across the Trust
• Strong Professional Development based on individual needs
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Flexible Family Friendly Policies
• Excellent resources and facilities - the department has full technician support

The Trust

Excalibur Academies Trust is growing, creating opportunities for ambitious, innovative and outward looking professionals with a desire to progress and develop. We never forget that the strength of our organisation is entirely dependent upon the quality of our people and that it is our responsibility to offer the best training, support and development for every member of staff. This starts from the moment you join with a comprehensive onboarding programme, management support and wide ranging CPD opportunities.

We reserve the right to appoint before the deadline if appropriate so would encourage early applications.