English Teacher

Working Hours: Full time

Salary: MPS/UPS 

Contract: Permanent

We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a driven and ambitious Teacher of English to join our supportive and successful team. As part of our forward-thinking and collaborative faculty, you will deliver inspiring lessons across all key stages and contribute to the ongoing development of our English curriculum. This role is ideal for those who are passionate about their subject, committed to continuous professional growth, and eager to drive academic excellence.

Why join East Leake Academy?

We are a large secondary academy for students aged 11-18 years based in East Leake with over 1,000 students. In our latest Ofsted inspection, we were rated ‘good’ overall with feedback that ‘students are happy and enjoy coming to school. They show respect and good manners when they speak with staff in class and at social times. Students know that their teachers want them to be as successful as possible. Students achieve well, and they are prepared by the school to be active citizens effectively.’

Visits are welcomed and encouraged; please contact Kev Ferguson on

kferguson@eastleake-ac.org.uk to arrange or for further information please visit

www.eastleake-ac.org.uk

East Leake Academy, Lantern Lane, East Leake, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 6QN

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The opportunity

This post would suit either a new entrant to the profession or an experienced teacher. We would welcome a teacher returning to work after a career break and will consider part time or flexible working where possible.

We endeavour to utilise each teacher's specialism and offer the opportunity to teach one of our four A level subjects.

The successful candidate will:     

• Inspire students with a passion for English, demonstrating how it can profoundly impact their lives.
• Have high expectations of themselves and the ability to instil these in staff and students alike.    
• Be an excellent teacher and a committed team player.           
• Be invested in enabling student progress, whilst also developing the students holistically.          
• Deliver innovative and creative lessons which engage and challenge students to achieve their full potential.          

Essential

• Clarity of purpose and adaptability to meet the needs of all learners.
• Understanding of the strategies needed to establish consistently high aspirations and standards of results and behaviour.
• Experience of teaching a range of challenging texts and concepts to different ability groups.

      Desirable

• Experience of teaching A-level English Literature, English Language, Film Studies or Media Studies.

 Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:           

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 14% OR Teacher Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 23.68%.
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning.
• Full support and induction.         
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students.           
• Networking opportunities across Diverse Academies.           
• Salary sacrifice opportunities such as car, cycle and technology schemes.
• Staff discounts and offers on gym membership, holidays, days out, cinema tickets, restaurants and top online shopping sites including instant voucher codes.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals.
• Health and Wellbeing delivered through our occupational health provider, eyecare vouchers for a free eye test and contribution towards glasses for display screen equipment users.

Applications

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

Closing date: 11 October 2024

Interview date:  16 October 2024

Start date: January 2025

Diverse Academies and its Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.

Diverse Academies Trust

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.  

We empower. We respect. We care.