English Teacher

Tes is supporting the appointment of a English Teacher to join a Academy based in East Sussex.

Start date: January 2025

Salary: Outside London Main/Upper Pay Scales: £30,570 to £48,390 + up to £5k relocation package and potential TLR for the right candidate

Hours: Full-time

Contract: Permanent

The school reserves the right to withdraw this advert if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early for this role to avoid disappointment. 

The Academy is excited to welcome applications from enthusiastic English teachers to join their dynamic and supportive team. This role would be suitable for an experienced qualified teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to start their career in a secondary school setting after completing their training placements. Join them as they make a difference in the lives of their students and help them unlock their full potential.

The department follows the English Mastery curriculum at Key Stage 3. Their students study challenging literary heritage texts alongside a structured grammar and Reading for Pleasure programme. At Key Stage 4, students follow the AQA syllabus for English Language and English Literature. They are proud of their curriculum map; the skills and knowledge students learn at KS3 and KS4 prepare them for the challenge of A-Level English Literature.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to inspire and educate young minds, encouraging a love for English language and literature.

For more information please read the job description and person specification in the information pack available for download.

They're looking for an individual who:

• Can deliver engaging and interactive lessons to students, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Can articulate a love of their subject
• Is able to communicate effectively with students of all abilities
• Cares about students, their learning, and their futures
• Can manage behaviour effectively to create a safe, respectful and nurturing environment so that students can focus on learning
• Is committed to participating in professional development programmes and will engage in mentoring opportunities provided by the school and network

 Their school:

This is a large secondary academy in Hastings, East Sussex and is the largest secondary in the successful network. A popular school, they have grown to have over 1,500 students this year.

Their school is on an exciting rapid upward trajectory. They operates as one school across two 6FE campuses. This creates the dual benefit of working within a small school family setting, whilst providing unique opportunities for growth, development and career opportunities that exist in a large school model.

They take a traditional and research-based approach to education with a primacy placed on cognitive science, scholarship and what the best schools do. They are a no-nonsense school where staff can focus their efforts on teaching great lessons. Their focus on extra-curricular activities including DofE, Cadets and reward trips ensures their students benefit from a range of exciting opportunities.  

As a Church of England school, their values of faith, excellence and kindness underpin everything that they do. They have an inclusive admissions policy that welcomes, without preference, students of all faith and none. Their vision is to create a truly great school for the young people in Hastings. They believe that everyone deserves to be accepted, included, and empowered to live a purposeful and fulfilling life.

What they offer: 

• Salary higher than the national pay scales 
• Twice as many training days as standard and network-wide events with colleagues, held by the best minds in education 
• Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school 
• Coaching for every teacher 
• Protected co-planning time 
• Access to the high-quality, professional development, including nationally recognised qualifications such as the NPQML and NPQSL 
• Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the network 

The Academy is committed to helping staff with relocation. In addition to offering up to £5,000 they can help you make a smooth transition into their school and sea-side community. They recognise the challenges of moving to a new area, and as such they offer:

Information on local housing options, and connections to good property agents

Advice on school enrolment for staff members' children

Additionally, they foster a welcoming environment by connecting new employees with existing staff members who can offer guidance on settling into the community of Hastings.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.

Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: LC2110082 in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.