Teacher of English

Welcome to Shoreham Academy – a unique, successful, and dynamic school at the heart of the communities of Shoreham and Southwick. The moment you walk through the door at Shoreham Academy you can feel the buzz, energy and excitement of an inclusive school that focuses on the enrichment, enhancement and learning of all children.

We are an 11-18, non-selective academy where everyone – staff and students alike – strive to be the best they can be. We see each child as an individual and seek to give them an education which best suits their abilities and interests. As adults we also see ourselves as a work in progress and invest heavily in our own professional development to remain challenged by what we do and inspirational in what we can give. We seek to employ enthusiastic, dynamic, and inspiring staff to join us in working creatively with our young people and enabling them all to achieve great things.

We focus on nurturing the whole child; our broad and balanced curriculum is complemented by a wide-ranging and exciting programme of extracurricular activities. There is something for every child at Shoreham Academy – whatever their interests, whatever their abilities. All students participate in the Shoreham Academy Experience with the expectation of fulfilling a number of ‘pledges’ in preparation for adult life.

Shoreham Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

We invite applications to join our team from ECTs starting their career, or from experienced teachers looking for a new opportunity. Shoreham Academy’s English department is going from strength to strength, and our results at GCSE and A-Level reflect this.  Our success can be attributed to the ethos we share in the department.  We believe in collaboration and shared responsibility across the team. Each member plays a significant role in the success of our students, and we are keen to support all teachers to develop their students as well as themselves to be the ‘best that they can be’.

The English department aims to inspire a love of Literature and Language through engaging, challenging and culturally significant texts. Our aim is to ensure that all students make expected levels of progress in order for them to become effective communicators within the world.  As a result, our curriculum is designed to enrich and broaden the minds and perspectives of our students, from year 7 all the way up to year 13. We cover a broad range of texts and really value the use of culturally significant and historically important texts. We serve a diverse student body, and we enjoy teaching our students in mixed ability classes at both key stage three and four.

As a department, we believe in offering each person a chance to lead and we offer responsibility to those who desire it. We are keen to promote within the department and hard work and dedication are truly recognised and rewarded. This is true of both the school and the English department regardless of age or stage of career.

About you:

The English department is looking to appoint a hardworking and dedicated individual who is committed to the progress of all students across the English department. We are looking for energetic, passionate and committed teachers who can inspire a love of English in their students.

The English department is thriving, and we are looking for a team member who is keen to be involved and is passionate about maintaining a high standard of delivery within the department. We value leadership at all levels, and we would be looking for an applicant who has ambition and who would be willing to take on additional responsibility within the team. Our team puts the needs of the students at the very centre of all that we do and we need a teacher who shares this understanding of their role.

Starting in January 2025, we are looking for a teacher to join our department who shares our passion for books and for Literature. If you feel this is something you can offer, we look forward to receiving your application. Please visit our website www.shoreham-academy.org/vacancies

All new employees will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with Barred List information prior to working in school. Two satisfactory references are required from all successful applicants, one of which must be the current or most recent employer.  Prohibition order checks are undertaken for all newly appointed teachers and support staff who will be engaged in ‘teaching work’.  All new employees will be required to complete a medical questionnaire.

United Learning reserve the right to request further checks for individuals that have ever lived or worked outside the UK.  It is an individual’s obligation to meet these requirements by requesting a Certificate of Good Conduct from that country, or those countries, of residence and (for teachers) a Letter of Professional Standing from the professional regulating authority in the country or those countries in which they worked.  All new employees will be required to read and sign the annual Staff Student Relationship letter upon joining the Academy.  All new employees are required to complete three online safeguarding modules prior to starting work.  Evidence of an individual’s right to work in the UK will be checked at interview.  Verification of any mandatory professional qualifications and professional status; relevant certificates or a letter of confirmation from the awarding institution must be provided at interview.