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Teacher of English

Greensward Lane
Hockley, ESSEX, SS5 5HG

Main Pay Range/Upper Pay Range

Full Time, Fixed term until 31/07/2024

September 2023 Start

Defined by its sense of community, supported by its talented staff and enriched by its aspirational and motivated student body, Greensward Academy is searching for a Teacher of English to become the newest member of its team! 

We are looking for an outstanding practitioner to continue the English department's sustained track record of success.

Rated as “Good” by OFSTED and boasting a vibrant sixth form which has been ranked amongst the very best in the country for almost a decade, this is a unique and exciting opportunity to join a school on the final leg of its journey to outstanding!

If you:

• Are able to deliver every lesson you teach with energy, creativity and humour;
• Have the subject knowledge and communication skills to challenge and develop every learner regardless of their ability;
• Believe in the values of mutual respect, equality and dignity;
• Can develop effective working relationships with colleagues, students and their families and see the value of continual professional development and a willingness to embrace the challenge of change 
  

Then Greensward Academy may well be the school for you! 

Our established and positive staff benefit from:

• A collaborative and supportive environment underpinned by a CPD programme where working with the best means learning from the best 
• An open and inclusive culture lead by a dynamic principal and supported by a senior team who remain committed to their own classroom practice 
• The chance to engage with an enthusiastic, well mannered and resilient student body who are widely recognised as the school’s greatest asset

Closing date: 27th March 2023

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV’s. Apply today.

Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.  

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.