Teacher of English

Emat; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academy in Wakefield is seeking a dedicated Teacher of English to join their ambitious faculty. The role emphasizes innovative teaching methods, professional development, and creating an engaging learning environment to enhance student outcomes. Ideal candidates will possess strong pedagogical skills and the ability to adapt their teaching style to meet diverse student needs.

Benefits

High-quality CPD access

Positive workplace environment

Qualifications

• Inspiring and ambitious teacher with a focus on curriculum innovation.
• Experience in tailoring teaching strategies to enhance student engagement.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an engaging English curriculum.
• Foster excellent staff/student relationships.
• Utilize proven strategies to improve students' learning outcomes.

Skills

Pedagogy

Communication

Curriculum Development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Establishment: The Rodillian Academy Location: Rodillian Academy Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 Department: English Job Type: Full Time

Closing Date:19/06/2025 09:00 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: 26/08/2025

Additional Information

Establishment: The Rodillian Academy Location: Rodillian Academy Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 Department: English Job Type: Full Time Closing Date:19/06/2025 09:00 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: 26/08/2025

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 0.000 Pay Grade: MPS/UPS

The Role

Teacher of English

Rodillian Academy, Longthorpe Lane, Lofthouse, Wakefield, WF3 3PS

Hours: Full-time

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: August/November 2025

Rodillian Academy seeks to appoint an inspiring and ambitious teacher of English to join our strong and dedicated English department. The curriculum is innovative, well-planned and embedded, empowering teachers to adapt for their own classes. Students are enthused and engaged with the curriculum, leading to significantly higher than national outcomes at GCSE.

We have a reputation for high expectations for all, excellent staff/student relationships and a commitment to the personal and professional development of its staff. We want our staff to develop their pedagogy in a way that fits their own skills and expertise to benefit their students, but which is rooted in what we know impacts learning. We do not have a prescribed format for lessons but use a range of proven strategies to accelerate progress.Teachers make their own judgments about how to engage their students and how to deliver and embed content, while following the department curriculum.

The successful candidate will enjoy access to high quality CPD.You will also be joining a happy Trust where 95% of colleagues agreed that they enjoy working here and 92% would recommend us to a friend or colleague.

If you want to work in an environment where you can develop your skills, have the freedom to use your own style and methods of teaching and use an innovative Resilience Curriculum to challenge students to be the most resilient learners that they can be, apply to join us today.

Want to know more? We welcome you to come and visit the academy.Please contact Rebecca Farthing, PA to the Principal at: [e-mail] to arrange.Please note, the Academy will be closed w/c 16 June.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service and other statutory checks.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 19 June 2025 at 9.00 a.m.

Resilience Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff, volunteers, visitors and contractors to share this commitment. Shortlisted applicants will undergo relevant checks in line with statutory guidance and all appointees will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service

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Longthorpe Lane
Lofthouse
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF3 3PS