Teacher of English

The Methodist Church in Britain; Swindon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Menopause support network

Teacher and Blue Light discounts, plus

eye care vouchers

CPD programme and safeguardingtraining

Pension scheme with employercontrib.'

Enhanced family-friendly leave

Concessionary day leave

Job summary

The Ridgeway School and Sixth Form College in Swindon invites applications for a permanent, full-time Teacher of English. The role focuses on planning and delivering engaging lessons and contributing to collaborative school improvement within the White Horse Federation.

The post is 32.5 hours per week with DBS checks and no visa sponsorship. Applicants should be committed to safeguarding and ongoing professional development, with a proactive, creative approach to teaching.

Qualifications

• Proactive team player with collaborative approach.
• Creative, self-motivated practitioner with a passion for teaching and learning.
• Skilled in planning and delivering engaging English lessons.
• Committed to ongoing professional development and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to secondary-age students.
• Contribute to collaborative work and school improvement.

Skills

Team player

Creative teaching

Lesson planning

Professional development

Job description

A permanent, full-time Teacher of English post at The Ridgeway School and Sixth Form College, a large secondary school within the White Horse Federation multi-academy trust. The work centres on planning and delivering engaging lessons and contributing to collaborative school improvement. Trainees may apply for a September 2027 start, and the post is contracted for 32.5 hours. Applicants must accept a Disclosure and Barring Service check, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Teach English to secondary-age students
• Contribute to collaborative work and school improvement

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Proactive team player committed to collaborative working
• Creative, self-motivated practitioner with a passion for teaching and learning
• Skilled in planning and delivering engaging lessons
• Committed to own professional development

Checks & eligibility

• Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure before appointment
• References from shortlisted candidates

Other

• Shares the trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What’s offered

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Menopause support network
• Teacher and Blue Light discounts, plus eye care vouchers
• CPD programme and safeguarding training
• Pension scheme with employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family-friendly leave, including maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• An additional concessionary day's leave each year