Teacher of English

Salary: MPS/UPS (Outer London).  

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Start Date: January 2025

Firstly, thank you for your interest in becoming part of ATAM Academy. As our school grows each year, we continue to build a team of committed teaching professionals. As such, we are looking for a new member of our teaching staff to join an exciting, expanding school that works with a fabulous community of learners, parents and stakeholders.

ATAM Academy is part of the Khalsa Academies Trust (KAT)and is our first “all-through” school. KAT is a Multi Academy Trust with 1 other secondary school based in Wolverhampton.

We are seeking a well-qualified, inspirational and motivated teacher of English.   The successful candidate will have a passion for the subject, demonstrate drive, commitment and creativity to support us in providing the best possible opportunities for our pupils through outstanding teaching and learning.  The ability to teach to A Level would be welcomed. In return we can offer you support from a highly committed and experienced team with a strong and positive ethos, where every pupil is encouraged to be the best they can be.  If appointed you will have the opportunity to contribute to a professional and hard-working English department as well as a school that is on a rapid journey of improvement.

Atam Academy is an all-through Free School which opened in September 2016.  In September 2024 we opened our sixth form following our first set of GCSE results in August 2024.  Over the next two years we will grow our  post 16 provision until September 2025 when we will be fully open with approximately 1250 pupils from nursery to Year 13.  This is an exciting time to join a professional and determined staff team who have made rapid improvements over the current academic year.  

Within your application you should state clearly why you are the ideal candidate for this role stating examples of where you have had significant impact on academic standards and evidence how you meet the person specification. The Job Description and Person Specification are attached with this advertisement. 

How to Apply

To apply for this post please visit our website and complete the online application form (only the TKAT application form will be accepted, do not use the TES application route) and equal opportunities form at ATAM school website.

Closing time and date for applications is 09.00 on Tuesday 22nd October 2024

Interview Day: TBC

Please visit our website where you can read more about our school and the Khalsa Academies Trust.

Visits to the academy or a discussion about this post with the Principal are welcome.

For any questions regarding the vacancy or a visit to the academy please contact Jatinder Bharji, PA to the Principal  hr@atamacademy.com

Thank you again for your interest in this post and I look forward to receiving your application.

Chris Steed

Principal - ATAM Academy