Do you want to be a part of a team that is leading the way in Torbay, by improving the futures of marginalised young people with complex needs? Are you passionate about English and literacy, with a commitment to developing the reading, writing and communication skills of all learners, regardless of their starting point? The Lodestar Academy is seeking to appoint a secondary school teacher to focus on English, up to GCSE. We are looking for an outstanding practitioner, with vision, innovation and enthusiasm to join our team. The successful candidate will work with the Senior Leadership Team to develop the provision of English across the academy. A passion for working with hard-to-reach students is essential, along with a belief that every child can achieve when provided with the necessary support and care. An understanding of restorative approaches would be an advantage, but full training will be provided. The Lodestar Academy is an alternative provision for learners aged 11-16 whose needs cannot currently be met in a mainstream education setting. You will join a small team of creative teaching practitioners who work with students unable to maintain a place in a mainstream setting. This includes some of the most disadvantaged students in Torbay, so you will need to be prepared to set high expectations and deliver quality teaching first, every time. The successful candidate should have Qualified Teacher status and have an up-to-date knowledge of developments in English. The post would equally suit an Early Careers Teacher or experienced teacher. Ideally required for an immediate start, but this is negotiable.