Teacher of English

Voyage Education Partnership; Town End; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust is seeking a Teacher of English for a full-time position at Beckfoot Thornton. The role emphasizes community impact, teamwork, and a commitment to reducing workload while fostering a supportive environment for both staff and students.

Benefits

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Support for staff facing difficulties

Responsibilities

• Member of the English team, contributing to the school's mission.
• Promote a positive learning environment and support student development.

Job description

Application Deadline: Monday, 2nd June 2025

Interview Date: 06/06/2025

About us

· Our mission is to create remarkable schools where no child is left behind.

· Established in 2013, we are a well-respected local school trust, fully committed to our inclusive and ambitious mission.

· We are diverse in composition with 10 schools including primary, secondary, and special schools, which gives us a unique learning environment as we learn from one another.

· Our goal is for students to love learning and be well prepared to achieve great things, reflecting our values of enjoy, learn, succeed.

· We are ambitious for all children and determined that everyone can succeed.

· We value our teams and are committed to their professional development.

· We pride ourselves on clarity, expressed through our principles of alignment and the value we place on diversity at both individual and school levels.

· We are dedicated to empowering everyone to lead and to serving our local community actively.

· Our leaders are supported and challenged to improve continually and are excited about our journey to remarkable.

· We are Team Beckfoot Trust and Team School.

· For more details about our Trust, please see the candidate pack.

Why Choose Beckfoot Thornton

· We are a large 11-16 community secondary school, judged as Good in all areas by Ofsted in September 2023.

· Supported by our trust central team, we have made significant progress and are proud of our achievements.

· Visitors often comment on the calm and purposeful atmosphere, a place where teachers can teach and learners can learn.

· We simplify processes to reduce cognitive load.

· We are committed to being a People First organization, valuing and recognizing staff.

· We are exploring ways to increase flexibility for the benefit of staff and students.

· We have an active People First Staff Voice Group and a reverse mentoring scheme for senior leaders.

· Our school motto, based on our values of enjoy, learn, succeed, encapsulates our daily commitment to equip students with knowledge, cultural capital, and character for their best lives.

Safeguarding and Data Protection

Beckfoot Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Employment is subject to DBS checks and other vetting procedures. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. For details on disclosures and filtering, please consult the relevant guidance.

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Position: Teacher of English

Working Pattern – Full Time

The ideal candidate will be a valued member of our English team at Beckfoot Thornton. We are a local trust with a national outlook, committed to making a difference in our community. We encourage you to visit or contact us for more information.

Full details are available in the Job Description and Person Specification.

· We are small enough to feel connected but large enough to benefit from scale.

· We meet national pay and conditions.

· We have a strong reputation as an employer and promote fairness and equity.

· We seek to reduce unnecessary workload.

· We are open to flexible working arrangements and continually seek to improve staff experience.

· We consult staff on policy changes and listen through surveys and feedback opportunities.

· We support colleagues facing difficulties and aim to remove barriers to engagement.

· We offer a free Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential support.

· We prioritize teamwork and recognize staff contributions daily.

· We value psychological safety and strive for inclusivity.

· Our staff are central to our success, and we uphold our People Charter.

· Clear communication and visible leadership foster a positive environment where teachers and learners thrive.