Teacher of English
Sandy Secondary School, Sandy, East of England
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About the job
Are you a dedicated and passionate English Teacher in search of a school where you can really make a difference? We wish to appoint an outstanding Teacher to join us at an exciting stage of development for our School. Due to an increase in student numbers and expansion we have new opportunities for experienced teachers and ECTs to join our supportive and forward-thinking team. Sandy Secondary School became a full secondary school, ages 11-18 in September 2018. We have a hardworking and committed team of specialist teachers and a commitment to ensuring the best possible outcomes for our students. Our ECTs follow the DFE fully funded Early Career Framework. Each teacher has a subject mentor and an Induction Tutor. We hold weekly meetings to support and guide our teachers throughout this vital stage in their career. The meetings also provide networking opportunities for the ECT. If you are ready to inspire our students and have a love of English, we would be interested in hearing from you with the possibility of you joining us in the next phase of development in our School. ‘We believe in the welfare and safeguarding of all children and expect ALL staff to share the same view’ How to apply for the role: Application is by completed application form via my new term, just click on the link on our website or click on the QR code above. Closing Date - Thursday 22nd October 2026 at 9.00am Interview Date - Friday 23rd October 2026 Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email on Thursday 22nd October by 12.00pm
Posts working with either children and/or vulnerable adults will be subject to the disclosure of criminal records, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Sandy Secondary School have decided to carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence in our recruitment process, (as per KCSIE). The searches are conducted by a member of our staff and recorded in line with our recruitment and appointment protocols and procedures. The process will be consistent, transparent, and fair and reflected within the Safer recruitment policy. At Sandy Secondary School, safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students.
About Sandy Secondary School
- Type of school
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary, with a sixth form
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,259 (room for 1,095)
- Free school meals
- 21.6% of pupils
- SEN provision
- Resourced provision
- Trust
- Pinnacle Trust
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Address
- Engayne Avenue, Sandy, SG19 1BL
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