Teacher of English

Required January 2025

Teacher of English

MPR / UPR 

Bruntcliffe Academy are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Teacher of English. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and inspiring students across Key Stage 3 and 4 to achieve their potential across a range of exciting and evolving subjects. This opportunity is open to both ECTs and Experienced Teachers.

The ideal applicant will have:

Either:

·      A successful placement(s), teaching at KS3 & KS4 (applicants currently in training)

or:

·      A successful record of teaching with very good exam results at one or more of KS3 & KS4 (applicants who already have gained QTS

·      A detailed knowledge of current developments in education including the use of the Pupil Premium

·      The ability to put vision into practice.

What we can offer you:

As a trust, we have a great responsibility to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team - as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership to a government pension scheme.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.
• Specsavers scheme
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

About us:

Bruntcliffe Academy is proud to be one of the highest performing schools in the country with students securing outcomes in the top 10% of schools nationally in 2023. Five Core values define Bruntcliffe Academy’s ethos: Community, Productivity, Inclusivity, Integrity and Ambition. Embracing these values enables our students to flourish in an environment which cultivates intellectual enquiry and is one free from cynicism. Our students are encouraged to play an active part within the academy and local community, shaping their experience and forging a path of excellence for all.

If you would like to know more about Bruntcliffe Academy, please visit our website at Bruntcliffe Academy.

If you would like to know more about Bruntcliffe Academy, please visit our website at Bruntcliffe Academy

How to Apply:

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, a Job Description / Person Specification and Application Form are available to download from this page, by email to recruitment@bruntcliffe.leeds.sch.uk or by telephone on 0113 2523225.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date:  Friday 11 October 2024, 9.00am

Interview date: TBC

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.   

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.