Teacher of English

We are a 3-16 all age fully inclusive Academy. Our school has been on a fantastic journey over the last 18 months, and we are incredibly proud of our amazing staff and pupils. Our recent Ofsted and SIAMS inspections highlighted the fantastic progress we have made as an academy, and we are looking for someone to join us as we take our next steps.

We offer state‑of‑the‑art facilities in an amazing £36 million building providing staff with the opportunity to teach in a cutting‑edge and vibrant environment, with the best team you could hope for. At BSCA, we are fully committed to staff development, with over 60 hours CPD and development annually, as well as our own internal leadership development programmes. Our students deserve the very best, if you believe so too, come and take a look around!

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

• Is a highly effective practitioner or demonstrates the potential to be so, having a clear understanding of the characteristics of high‑quality teaching and able to teach across the whole ability range.
• Will quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both pupils and colleagues.
• Will motivate children to work hard and try their best through passing on to them their infectious enthusiasm and passion for learning!
• Will actively share good practice and seek to explore ways to improve their own and others’ teaching.
• Will work hard to ensure all pupils make at least expected progress irrespective of their starting point and individual needs.
• Will understand that behaviour management starts with the quality of teaching in the classroom.
• Will demonstrate personal resilience and role model those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people.

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

• To provide and deliver engaging lessons at both KS3 and KS4.
• To raise standards across the subject in Teaching and Learning and curriculum leading to better outcomes for all.
• To contribute more widely to the well‑being of our pupils, through being a form tutor, undertaking duties, and being a role model for them for their learning and their conduct.
• Participate in departmental meetings, parent evenings, training sessions, and contribute to whole‑school initiatives and improvement plans.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject‑specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a “touchbase” informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager.
• Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
• Automatic pay progression for teachers – we don’t have performance related appraisals and pay reviews.
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year‑round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years.
• A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.
• Fantastic facilities.
• A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.

The Bishop Fraser 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 child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.