Teacher of English

Full time and fixed term initially (for up to 12 months)

For Easter 2025 or sooner

You will be joining a highly successful and forward-thinking department in a growing school, teaching across the age and attainment range at both Key Stage 3 and 4 in an environment where students are well behaved and keen to do well. Applications from Early Career Teachers or experienced teachers are encouraged and a comprehensive induction and support package would be available if appropriate.

At RMS, we are looking for a teacher who:

• Has excellent subject knowledge and strong teaching skills.
• Is able to build positive relationships with all learners and is committed to raising attainment of all students.
• Will work collaboratively within the English team to contribute to the success of the department.
• Is willing to commit to extracurricular activities that add value to the school and local community.
• Is able to respond positively and creatively to the changing expectations of the subject.

We are a welcoming, caring and supportive working environment and high priority is given to the wellbeing of our staff and students. 

We can offer:

• Excellent support from an experienced, committed and welcoming subject specialist team and fantastic opportunities for continued professional  development: we have a comprehensive CPD programme for teachers at all career stages including preparation for middle and senior leadership.
• Fantastic students who are well behaved and who want to learn and supportive families who value education. Consistently excellent student attainment and progress. 
• Continual collaboration and sharing of resources to reduce workload and improve provision for students. PDL (also known as PSHE) is delivered by a specialist team leaving tutors to focus on character and pastoral development. 
• Effective systems and processes to support teacher workload and wellbeing such as centralised detentions, streamlined reporting and assessment systems and online parents' evenings. Very effective systems and resources are in place to support learning and manage behaviour in the classroom. 
• Excellent facilities and resources: all teaching staff are provided with a high spec laptop and touch screens in classrooms. Digital learning is fully embedded using a Google platform  in Years 7 and 8 and is being rolled out to all years with laptops for students. Significant investment has been made in facilities including recent upgrades to lighting, heating and windows and all subject areas have their own office and facilities.
• A wellbeing day per academic year and an active Staff Wellbeing Committee with numerous enrichment activities on offer.
• A full programme of trips and visits, giving you the chance to share in making positive memories with students. 
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• All requests for flexible working will be considered.

We pride ourselves on our ethos and culture which promotes positive relationships and behaviour. In our most recent Ofsted report (Nov 2022), inspectors observed that ‘“Lessons are calm and purposeful and led by knowledgeable, passionate teachers. Pupils show dedication to learning and pay close attention to their teacher’s instruction”’.

English is a leading department within the school and we are proud of our outstanding record of success. In summer 2024, 81.6% of our students achieved a Grade 4 or higher in English.

Robert May’s School, which dates from 1694, is a high attaining and oversubscribed 11-16 Academy school with a distinctive ethos based on the charitable principles of our founder. We would welcome the opportunity for an informal discussion or visit. Please contact Lisa Shackleton, HR Officer on 01256 702700 or lisa.shackleton@rmays.com for further information or to arrange a visit.

Please note that the school reserves the right to interview on receipt of applications, and to appoint prior to the deadline, so early application is recommended.

An online search will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. This is in line with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education.