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Teacher of English
Ref: SCH-PVAT-0162 29 day(s) remaining Establishment: Penkridge Middle School Location: Penkridge Salary: 31650-43606.00 Department: English Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3 Closing Date: 28/04/2025 15:00 Interview Date: 01/05/2025 Start Date: 01/09/2025
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.140 Pay Grade: Main Pay Scale | M1 - M6
The Role
We are looking to appoint a talented and highly skilled Teacher of English to join our popular and successful team here at Penkridge Middle School, to start in September 2025. The successful candidate will be joining a friendly, forward-thinking and supportive school which provides a high-quality all-round education for our students, considering their individual interests and aspirations.
Applications are welcomed from enthusiastic and qualified Teachers; we are looking for either a Primary/Middle school teacher who has experience of teaching Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3. Secondary applicants would also be welcome. The ideal candidate will have a range of skills and experiences that they can bring to our school to complement our current talented team of teachers. You will teach English across the school from years 5-8, delivering outstanding lessons and working as part of a team on curriculum development initiatives within the department.
As a Middle School Teacher, you will participate fully in school life, contributing to the continuing success and happy atmosphere at our over-subscribed school.
Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact Amy Griffiths (Office Manager) via email a-griffiths@penkvalley.co.uk or by telephone on 01785 413400 to arrange a call or visit.
The successful candidate will:
* Be able to inspire, enthuse and motivate students to ensure that they achieve their full potential
* Be a passionate teacher who contributes effectively to whole school improvement
* Be able and willing to make a full contribution to the life of the school
* Have high expectations of themselves and others
* Be a good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
* Be flexible and a good team player
Being part of Penk Valley Academy Trust:
Penk Valley Academy Trust is the local academy Trust for the following schools: Marshbrook First School, Princefield First School, St John’s First School, St Mary & St Chad CE First School, Penkridge Middle School, Wolgarston High School and The Rural Enterprise Academy.
The Trust’s vision and ethos is encapsulated in our motto ‘Learning Together’. Our main aim is to work collaboratively and take collective responsibility for ensuring that every child and young person in our Trust receives an excellent education, achieves high outcomes and realizes their potential. All members of staff work incredibly hard to provide the very best education for every child in our care.
Employee benefits
* Access to first class CPD opportunities
* Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 7 schools within the academy
* Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme
* Pension - automatic enrolment into Teachers Pension Scheme
* Discounted gym memberships
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Free will writing service
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and responsibility. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
All staff working in the School during the school day will have contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Skills
Personal Attributes
* Committed Essential
* Integrity Essential
* Great teamworking Essential
Relevant Skills
* Ability to create a stimulating and safe learning environment Essential
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Safeguarding Information
Penk Valley Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Penk Valley Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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