Teacher of English

Redhill School is a successful 11-16 mixed non-selective school situated in Stourbridge in the West Midlands. OFSTED (Nov 2011) identified the school as Outstanding in all key areas and in March 2013 the school was awarded Teaching School status which is entirely in keeping with our commitment to developing the best practice in teaching and learning in our own school and the wider educational community. 

The English Department at Redhill is a successful and high attaining department within the school. The subject team has created a culture of challenge and support that inspires pupils to flourish and succeed. 

Required for January / Easter 2025

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspiring teacher of English who is both confident in their subject knowledge and able to motivate and enthuse students.

The candidate appointed will have the opportunity to play key roles in promoting the subject within the school and participate in wider professional development activities. This is an outstanding opportunity for either a newly qualified or more experienced teacher to join the English Department and make a difference.

Redhill offers:

· An outstanding opportunity for a committed teacher to join an established and well resourced English Department

· Outstanding leadership and teaching

· An opportunity to experience excellence

· A culture of engagement, challenge and support

· Exceptional pupils and staff

· Opportunities for continued professional development

The person Redhill is looking for will:

· Have a passion for learning and teaching pedagogy and curriculum design.

· Have the ability to teach English at KS3 and KS4 with a ability to deliver strong outcomes for students

· Be inspirational, innovative and committed to consistently delivering the highest quality of teaching. 

· Be passionate about teaching so that every student is continually motivated and progressing to their full potential

Stour Vale Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will carry out pre-appointment checks including DBS and will disqualify any applicant where we consider the outcomes to be unsatisfactory. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. 

We are equally committed to ensuring that no applicant will be disadvantaged or discriminated against because of their protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010

Closing date: Thursday 28 November 2024 (9am)

Interview date: TBA

Please view the full candidate pack for further information and how to apply

All candidates are subject to safer recruitment procedures