Teacher of English

The Stephen Longfellow Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Teacher of English. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and inspiring students across Key Stages 3 and 4 to achieve their full potential in this critically important subject. This opportunity is open to both Early Career Teachers and more experienced colleagues. Potential applicants should: Be either: · A trainee teacher who is successfully completing placement(s) teaching at KS3 & KS4 (applicants currently in training). or: · A colleague with a successful record of teaching with strong examination results at one or more of KS3 & KS4 (applicants who have already gained Qualified Teacher Status). Applicants should also have: · A detailed knowledge of current developments in education including the effective use of the Pupil Premium. · The ability to put vision into practice. What we offer you: As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including: · Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role. · A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust. · Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. · £2k Cycle to work scheme. About us: The Stephen Longfellow Academy is part of The GORSE Academies Trust; a nationally renowned, not-for-profit charity whose drive is to create exceptional schools. The Chief Executive Officer and founder of The Stephen Longfellow Academy, Sir John Townsley, is passionate about providing the highest standard of educational experience for a