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

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of English to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on teaching Key Stages 3 and 4, where you will inspire students to excel academically and personally. The academy prides itself on a supportive environment that fosters growth and development, both for students and staff. With a commitment to high standards and a strong ethos of pride and respect, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in students' lives. If you're passionate about education and ready to contribute to a thriving community, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Gutes Rentensystem

Rabatt auf Fitnessstudio-Mitgliedschaften

Kostenlose Parkplätze

Subventionierte Mahlzeiten

Zugang zu einem Mitarbeiterunterstützungsprogramm

Qualifications

• Lehramtsqualifikation erforderlich.
• Fähigkeit, in Englisch zu kommunizieren.

Responsibilities

• Unterrichten von Englisch in den Jahrgangsstufen 3 und 4.
• Zusammenarbeit mit Kollegen zur Verbesserung der Standards.

Skills

Englischkenntnisse

Lehrfähigkeiten

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Education

Lehramtsqualifikation

Job description

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 fulfill all spoken aspects of the role confidently through the medium of English.

Our ethos is one of ‘Pride and Respect’. What makes us different is the sense of belonging felt across our organization. We are looking for a professional who 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 part of this? If so, we would love to receive your application.

Our Purpose

At the Excel Academy, our purpose is to provide a first-class education that allows 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 recognize that every child is an individual, and our success is founded on the strong relationships between the Academy and home.

Why Excel?

The Excel Academy is the preferred choice in the area. Our students thrive, and we achieve strong academic success. The academy opened as Holden Lane High School in 1963 and became The Excel Academy in 2013. While our students excel academically, we also have strong traditions in sport and the arts.

Our outstanding new building creates a safe and vibrant environment that enables our staff and students to achieve their full potential. We have cutting-edge facilities, which, together with our innovative personalized curriculum, provide a solid foundation for success. At Excel, we aim to help students develop into confident young adults ready to enter the wider world.

The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust, located in Stoke-on-Trent, comprising two secondary schools, four primary schools, and a central team. The Trust was 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 to overcome inequality. We prioritize recruiting outstanding staff and supporting their professional development.

The Benefits of Working for Our Trust

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

We also provide an Employee Assistance Programme through Care First, including counseling services, to support our staff.

Alpha Academies is committed to staff development. All staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching, with costs covered by the Trust, and to pursue qualifications to enhance their professional growth.

We’re Disability Confident!

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact our HR/Recruitment Team at [e-mail].

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

The Alpha Academies Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees and volunteers must share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check, social media screening, and other vetting procedures.

How to Apply

We seek individuals who are committed to making a difference in children’s lives and inspiring others. Our community thrives on Ambition, Respect, and Resilience within a culture of belonging.

If you possess these qualities and wish to join our team, please apply via our website’s vacancies page at https://alphaacademiestrust.co.uk/vacancies/. Click 'Explore Available Opportunities,' locate the vacancy, and click 'Apply Now' to be directed to the application portal. Registered users can log in to submit their application; new users should register first. For further information, contact our Recruitment Team at [e-mail].

Visits to the Academy are welcome; please contact us to arrange an appointment.

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

Interview Date: Friday 16th May 2025