Salary: MPS/UPS
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 1.0fte
Closing Date: 9am Monday 29th June
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational teacher to join the English Department at Duke’s Secondary School. We are seeking to appoint a talented, dynamic, and hardworking English teacher to join our dedicated team.
We have a strong team ethos and believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve. The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge and experience of teaching KS3 and KS4. They will have a knowledge of current educational thinking and strategies to raise attainment and be passionate about building positive relationships with young people to help them succeed. You will make a great addition to the team if you are committed to delivering the best teaching, learning and assessment opportunities for our students and are capable of inspiring and motivating others through your passion for English.
This is an exciting time to join our inclusive and ambitious school community. As we continue our journey towards becoming a truly great school, we are seeking talented professionals who share our commitment to excellence, opportunity and achievement for every child. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking secondary school in south-east Northumberland, where you will be supported to develop your career while making a lasting difference to the lives of our pupils and the wider community
What Do We Offer?
- An excellent pension scheme with a generous employer contribution from the Trust.
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential wellbeing and support services.
- Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support for all staff through Dittolo.
- Access to The Nest, our childcare provision in Ashington and Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, offering both paid and free 30-hour places for eligible families.
- Gym membership discounts, with reduced rates at Sculpt Ashington and Places Leisure.
- Eligibility for a Blue Light Card, giving Trust staff exclusive discounts at major retailers including Apple, JD Sports and TUI.
- Cycle to work scheme
If you feel as though you could help contribute to the English department at Duke’s Secondary School, we would love to hear from you!
Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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