What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an enthusiastic, inspiring teacher who can bring English to life and create a nurturing learning environment, within which everyone can reach their full potential? If so, join Leigh Academy Hugh Christie in the role of Teacher of English and you will be part of a highly successful, vibrant, experienced, supportive department.
As a Teacher of English, you will play a crucial role in shaping the educational journey of our students. You will be responsible for delivering engaging and effective lessons that ignite a love for reading, writing, and critical thinking. Your passion for English will inspire students to reach their full potential and develop essential communication skills for their future. Our successful candidate will have high expectations of their students, strong subject knowledge, resilience, compassion and a keen desire to learn and grow.
We welcome applicants who are passionate about harnessing technology to enhance learning experiences and are committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive education. You'll benefit from comprehensive support and professional development opportunities tailored to your needs, ensuring a smooth transition into your role.
We’d like to hear from you if you are:
• An excellent teacher who is passionate about learning and has strong subject knowledge;
• A keen advocate for the importance of English education as part of the curriculum;
• Have a high level of teaching experience and delivery of results, or are an Early Career Teacher (ECT)looking for their first position;
• Collaborative, able to build strong professional relationships;
• Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential;
• Energetic and have a ‘can-do’ attitude;
• Confident, with strong career aspirations;
• Committed to the safeguarding and happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the Academy.
What the school offers its staff
Join our dedicated team of educators and become part of a forward-thinking academy that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in teaching and learning. With state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive environment, Leigh Academy Hugh Christie provides the perfect platform to grow and develop as an educator.
The Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a very special place to work and pre-application visits or phone calls are both encouraged and welcomed. If you would like to arrange to discuss the role with a member of the team, please contact Amy Wenban, Recruitment Advisoratamy.wenban@latrust.org.uk
This is a full-time, permanent position starting in January 2025. The salary offered is MPS based on experience.
Further details about the role
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.