English Teacher (Maternity Cover - PT - 0.4 - 2 days per week)

The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust comprises of three Secondary Schools and twelve Primary Schools. We have a vision for our Trust that goes beyond our individual academies and that changes our perception from my academy to our academy. Working collaboratively, each academy benefits from others’ strengths and expertise within the Trust, and practically from the services provided and procured centrally.

We believe that our success derives from our inclusive, pupil-centered focus; our commitment to the continuous review of curriculum and pedagogy; our focus on CPD; and a strong belief in the need to work within a set of Catholic values which underpins all that we do.

We are looking to appoint a Teacher of English who is not just passionate about English themselves, but also about instilling an appreciation of the joy of English in the students we proudly serve. We are looking for an excellent teacher to complement our brilliant team and to continue to drive results and the development of our pupils.

Salary: MPS/UPS (not suitable for ECTs)

Part time working hours/FTE: 0.4 (anticipated working days are Wednesday and Friday)

Closing date: Thursday 17th October 2024

Interview date: TBC

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a role in one of the core subjects on the curriculum and help to shape the future of our English department.

In exchange, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Being part of a small Catholic school where the underlying values of kindness, love and respect are integral in everything we do and pastoral support is prioritised
• A comprehensive CPD programme focusing on the needs of staff and the school
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from across the Trust ensuring best practice, continuous improvement and networking opportunities
• Staff voice being used to shape school improvement and drive changes where necessary
• An on-site professional cycle track and well-equipped gym available for staff use

Further information is available in the Job Specification, which is on Trust Website on our Vacancies page Vacancies - The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust (bkcat.co.uk).

Please read our recruitment pack and visit the school website (Home - St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School (bkcat.co.uk)) for more insights into our wonderful school. If you would like to arrange an informal conversation or visit to the school, please contact Shelley Lodge (Heads PA) to arrange a suitable time slodge@beckets.bkcat.uk

To apply for this post, please complete the application and supplementary forms which are available on the above Trust vacancies page.

All of our staff uphold the Core Values and Catholic Ethos of the Trust. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance in line with our Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policy.

Please note, as part of the recruitment process, we will carry out an online search for any short-listed candidates in order to comply with the guidance given in the September 2023 update of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’.