Teacher of English – Fixed term

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birtley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher pension scheme

Private healthcare

Salary sacrifice schemes

Cycle to work

Gym membership discount

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Burnt Mill Academy in the BMAT trust is seeking an English teacher to join on a fixed-term basis with an immediate start. You will teach English language and literature, plan engaging lessons and work with students of all abilities.

The role emphasises raising achievement, supporting pupil progress and contributing to the wider life of the school; visa sponsorship is not available. The school values ongoing professional development and collaboration, with pupils often staying after school for

Qualifications

• Passion for English language and literature.
• Ability to deliver engaging, creative, and challenging lessons.
• Commitment to raising achievement for all abilities.
• Maintain high expectations of pupil progress, behaviour and learning.
• Reflective approach to practice and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Teach English language and literature to students of all abilities.
• Deliver engaging, creative and challenging lessons.
• Support student progress, behaviour and learning with high expectations.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school.

Skills

Passion for English

Creative teaching

Raising achievement

High expectations

Reflective practice

Job description

English teacher post at Burnt Mill Academy, one of the schools in the BMAT trust, on a fixed-term basis with an immediate start. The role centres on teaching English language and literature, planning engaging lessons and raising achievement for students of all abilities. The school welcomes both early career teachers and experienced staff, and many pupils stay until 5pm for extra-curricular activities. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Teach English language and literature to students of all abilities
• Deliver engaging, creative and challenging lessons
• Support student progress, behaviour and learning, with high expectations of each pupil
• Contribute to the wider life of the school

Skills & knowledge

• Genuine passion for English language and literature
• Ability to deliver engaging, creative and challenging lessons
• Commitment to raising achievement and supporting students of all abilities
• High expectations of student progress, behaviour and learning
• Reflective approach to own practice

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Eligible to work in the UK without visa sponsorship

Other

• Willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school

What’s offered

• Employer pension contribution through Teachers' Pensions or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Private healthcare, including 24/7 Doctor Line access
• Home and electronic salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership through salary sacrifice
• Lifestyle and discount savings
• Workplace nursery fee salary sacrifice via Yellownest
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support