Teacher of English - The Excel Academy part of Alpha Academies Trust

WMJobs; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academy is seeking a passionate Teacher of English to inspire students and foster a love for learning. This role offers the opportunity to join a collaborative team dedicated to raising standards across Key Stages 3 and 4. With a focus on personal development and strong relationships, the academy provides a supportive environment for both staff and students. The successful candidate will enjoy state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to professional development, ensuring they thrive in their teaching career. Join this vibrant community and make a difference in students' lives!

Benefits

Good pension scheme (28.68% employer contribution)

Discounted gym membership

Free on-site parking

Subsidised meals

Cyclescheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic Teacher of English with a focus on Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Ability to converse confidently in English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality English lessons to students.
• Work collaboratively to raise academic standards.

Skills

English Language Proficiency

Teaching Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field

Job description

Teacher of English - The Excel Academy part of Alpha Academies Trust

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The Excel Academy,

Principal: Miss A Steele | Required: September 2025 | Teacher of English | MPS/UPS (£31,650 - £49,084) | Applications from ECTs are welcome

The Excel Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of English to join our team of highly motivated professionals who are working collaboratively to raise standards and expectations at all levels throughout Key Stages 3 and 4.

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public, including staff and students in accurate spoken English is essential for the post, therefore postholders must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.

Our ethos is one of ‘Pride and Respect’ and what makes us different, is the sense of belonging that is felt across our organisation. We are looking for a professional that can join us and share in that ‘sense of belonging’. To continue our success, we need the very best people, who we will support to be outstanding practitioners. Do you want to be a part of this? If you do, we would love to receive your application.

Our Purpose

At the Excel Academy our purpose is that we are committed to “To provide a first-class education to

allow all students to excel.” We believe in developing all aspects of a young person and therefore, personal development is a key part of our curriculum. We recognise that every child is an individual and our success is founded in the strong relationships that exist between the Academy and home.

Why Excel?

The Excel Academy is the academy of choice in the area.Our students thrive and we achieve strong academic success. The academy opened as Holden Lane High School in 1963 and in 2013 it became The Excel Academy. Our students achieve well in academic qualifications however, we have established traditions in sport and the arts.

Our outstanding new building creates a safe and vibrant environment that allows our people to achieve their full potential. We have cutting edge facilities, which together with our innovative personalised curriculum provides a basis for success. At Excel we aim to help students develop and grow into young adults who are ready to go out confidently into the world.

The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust which is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Schools, four Primary Schools and a Central Team. Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of primary and secondary academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child and overcome inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.

The Benefits Of Working For Our Trust

The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 28.68%, discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 30% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals and a Cyclescheme.

We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Care first including counselling services to ensure that our staff are looked after and supported.

Alpha Academies are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.

We’re Disability Confident!

Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer which means that it has made commitments to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during any point of the application process, please contact our HR/Recruitment Team at [e-mail] to discuss.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes.

How To Apply

We want people who are prepared to make a difference to a child’s life and inspire others.

We want a community that thrives on Ambition, Respect and Resilience in a culture of belonging.

If you have these qualities and want to be part of our team, please come and join us. To apply, visit our website's vacancies page at https://alphaacademiestrust.co.uk/vacancies/. Click on 'Explore Available Opportunities,' find the vacancy you wish to apply for, and simply click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page, which will direct you to the Alpha Academies Trust vacancy portal. If you're already registered, please log in to submit your application. New users can register using the sign-up option and proceed to submit their application. Should you need any further information regarding your application please contact our Recruitment Team by email at [e-mail]

Visits to our Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact the Academy to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.

Closing Date for this Post: Monday 12th May 2025 at 9:00am

Interview Date: Friday 16th May 2025

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