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Teacher of English

Gosforth Academy, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East

£32,916.00 - 45,352.00

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About the job

*Please note this is a full/part time role, and you will be paid all year round as per STPCD (School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document). Please disregard the fields 'contract term' and 'hours per year'.

This is a fixed-term position to cover a maternity leave for up to 1 year, or on return of the permanent postholder.

The English, Film and Media department is highly successful and consists of fifteen members of staff, ranging from dynamic, innovative early-career teachers to more experienced members of the team who work collaboratively in an inclusive, diverse, creative and supportive environment. We are committed to academic excellence, inspiring student engagement, offering a rich extra-curricular programme and supporting both personal and professional growth. This is a great opportunity to join a thriving, forward-thinking department where high standards and a passion for education drive student success. The successful candidate will teach KS3 through to KS5. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about the subject who is able to inspire both students and colleagues.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  1. An outstanding classroom practitioner
  2. A passion for teaching English and clear understanding of KS3, GCSE and A level curriculums
  3. Have consistently high expectations of students of all abilities and the resilience to help all to succeed
  4. An effective team player who can contribute to a collaborative and supportive working environment
  5. A proven track record of excellent achievement across Key Stages 3-5
  6. Excellent communication and ICT skills
  7. A commitment to fresh and exciting methods of delivering the curriculum

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

  1. A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
  2. Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
  3. An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
  4. Enthusiastic and motivated students
  5. An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
  6. A school with its community at heart
  7. Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: (email address on the original advert) or telephone: (phone number on the original advert), option 4.

We do not accept CV's. If you attach a CV to you application this will not be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

About Gosforth Academy

Type of school
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary, with a sixth form
Ages
13 to 18
Pupils
1,925 (room for 1,730)
Free school meals
22.6% of pupils
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Address
Knightsbridge, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 2JH

Last inspected by Ofsted on 22 June 2022, before report cards were introduced. Read the report

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