Teacher of English

Marchesacademytrust; Whitchurch; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school is seeking a passionate Teacher of English to enhance students' communication skills and foster a love for literature. The successful candidate will join a supportive team, contribute to a knowledge-rich curriculum, and play a vital role in promoting language and literacy standards.

Benefits

Wellbeing schemes

Pension schemes

Laptops

Free gym membership

Excellent professional development and support

Qualifications

• Outstanding teaching ability.
• Desire to contribute to the English Department.
• High expectations and role model qualities.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of language and literacy.
• Equip students with strong command of spoken and written word.
• Develop students' love of literature through reading.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Listening

Adaptability

Empathy

Patience

Creative problem-solving

Education

Qualified to teach at KS3 and KS4

Job description

Establishment: Sir John Talbot's School Location: Whitchurch Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 Department: English Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4

Closing Date: 22/05/2025 09:00 Interview Date: 23/05/2025 Start Date: 1st September 2025

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.140 Pay Grade: MPR/UPR

The Role

Teacher of English

Do you have a passion to teach students to speak and write fluently so that they can communicate their ideas and emotions to others through their reading and listening?

Do you want to play a key role in promoting high standards of language and literacy by equipping students with a strong command of the spoken and written word, and to develop their love of literature through widespread reading for enjoyment?

If you are a motivational teacher with excellent subject knowledge and the desire and commitment to raise the achievement of students at all levels, come and join our successful English team.

Requirements include:

• Skills in communication, collaboration, listening, adaptability, empathy, and patience
• Qualified to teach at KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable but not essential)
• Outstanding teaching ability
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Embodiment of the school values ‘Achievement through Caring’
• Full contribution to school life
• High expectations and role model qualities
• Desire to contribute to the English Department

Why choose this role?

The English team collaborates to enhance teaching by building on students’ knowledge and inspiring their love of literature. The department offers a knowledge-rich curriculum in well-resourced classrooms with an extensive library. The successful candidate will join a team of specialists supporting each other, fostering a positive, hardworking ethos.

About the School

Sir John Talbot’s School recently received a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating, with two ‘Outstanding’ areas: Leadership and Management, and Personal Development. The school is centrally located in Whitchurch, with excellent community links and facilities including a Leisure Centre, well-resourced faculty areas, and Sixth Form. Being part of the Marches Academy Trust provides support, collaboration, and professional development opportunities.

We Offer

• An outstanding curriculum with a strong core in English, Mathematics, and Science
• A comprehensive extracurricular programme
• Excellent professional development and support
• Staff facilities including a workroom, kitchenette, and social space
• Staff benefits such as wellbeing schemes, pension schemes, laptops, and free gym membership
• A supportive team environment

Applications are encouraged early as the closing date is 22nd May 2025 at 9am, with interviews scheduled for 23rd May 2025. For inquiries or visits, contact Mrs. Gail Winstone at [e-mail]. Applications should be submitted via the school’s website; CVs are not accepted.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding, and all staff undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS.