Teacher of English

Cockburn John Charles Academy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and successful school community as a dedicated English teacher. This role demands a passionate professional who believes in providing outstanding education. You'll work in a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Comprehensive induction and professional development

Pension scheme

Enhanced occupational benefits

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Access to gym facilities

Regular wellbeing and social activities

Qualifications

• Passionate about English education and supporting young people.
• Up to date with latest research in English curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Maximise opportunities for children and young people.
• Set high standards for student behaviour.

Skills

Team Player

Innovative

Organised

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Who we are looking for:

• A strong, ambitious, and intelligent team player who is passionate about their subject and in supporting young people to enjoy and succeed through the study of English.
• An innovative, resilient, creative, and motivated professional with an uncompromising belief that all children deserve an outstanding education.
• A well-informed subject expert who is up to date with the latest research developments in their subject, with an excellent understanding of curriculum design and effective pedagogical approaches.
• A respected teacher who sets the highest standards for student behaviour and focus.
• An organised, reliable colleague committed to working with staff and students to help them achieve.

This is a rolling recruitment process, and we will review and interview candidates as applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.

This is an exciting time to join a motivated, friendly, and mission-aligned growing team in a vibrant and successful school community with many opportunities to develop in the future.

Why Join us:

• Competitive rates of pay
• A comprehensive induction, appraisal, and continued professional development program
• Auto-enrolment to West Yorkshire Pension Scheme/Teachers Pension
• Enhanced occupational benefits such as leave of absence, adoption, maternity & paternity pay
• A range of working patterns depending on role/level
• Access to cover pool/Flexible day
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, CBT, physiotherapy, and virtual GP
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders on each Academy site
• Wellbeing and Menopause Policy and Groups
• Free onsite parking
• Access to gym facilities on some sites
• Regular wellbeing and social activities
• Generous and supportive leave of absence policy
• Access to a range of discounts

You must be fully committed to maximising opportunities for children and young people, joining an ambitious, forward-thinking Academy Trust that sets high standards for our family of schools and academies.

The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, and applicants will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.

This post expects the successful candidate to safeguard the welfare of CYP and uphold your professional responsibility.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK—either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme, or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.