About this Role
Job Title: Teacher of English
The Parker Academy
Want tomake a difference to young people?
Are you ready to join a vibrant educational community where everychild is empowered to flourish and every colleague is supported to thrive? Atour academy, we are passionate about developing the whole child through anurturing, inclusive, and ambitious culture. With a strong people-first ethos,we invest in our staff just as much as our pupils, recognising that greatteaching starts with great support. If you're driven by purpose and want tomake a lasting impact, we would love to welcome you.
We are seeking an inspiring and dedicated Teacher of English to join the team at The Parker Academy. The successful candidate will deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that develop students' literacy skills, confidence, creativity and critical thinking. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire a love of reading, writing and language, raise achievement, and make a meaningful difference to students' learning and future aspirations within a supportive and ambitious school community.
Key responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging and well-structured lessons that support students of varying abilities in developing strong mathematical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
- Assess, monitor, and track student progress, using data to inform teaching and provide targeted support and intervention where needed.
- Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes high expectations, good behaviour, and a passion for learning mathematics.
- Prepare students effectively for assessments and examinations, ensuring they are confident in applying mathematical concepts and techniques.
- Contribute to the wider school community, including participating in departmental planning, extracurricular activities, and ongoing professional development.
Pay range
- M1-UPS3 £34,069 - £52,835
- Full Time(32.5 hours)
- Permanent
Qualifications and Skills
- Qualified teacher status or recognised equivalent
- Degree in subject specialism
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents and carers.
- Strongclassroom management skills, with the ability to create a positive, purposefuland inclusive learning environment.
E-ACT Parker Academy | Work hard, Stay Humble, Dream Big
Discover what's possible at The Parker Academy, a vibrant and ambitious 11-18 school at the heart of Daventry's community.
At The Parker Academy, our attitude of "Work Hard, Stay Humble, Dream Big" inspires everything we do. We nurture a culture where effort is valued, humility is encouraged, and every young person is empowered to strive for greatness and pursue their aspirations without limits.
Driven by a renewed energy and commitment to rapid improvement, we are focused on accelerating progress and delivering the high-quality education our students deserve.
As part of the E-ACT family, we are committed to delivering an exceptional education that develops confident, compassionate, and aspirational future leaders.
Join us at The Parker Academy, where you won't just be part of a school, you'll be part of a movement to shape brighter futures, one student at a time. Bring your ambition, your passion, and your purpose. Together, we can achieve extraordinary things.
See why our school is a place to thrive: The Parker Academy
What are we about?
Join a trust that is going places!
At E-ACT, we believe everychild deserves opportunity. Our 'Opening Minds, Opening Doors' strategy breaksdown barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership,collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-firstculture, and ensure every voice is heard.
Weare proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providingsector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was namedLarge Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievementsare further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MATExcellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES TrustLeadership Award 2024.
E-ACTis recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of ourBirmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISERegional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion andbehaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISEReception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of ourpeople-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.
Want to bea part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk
Benefits:
Financial and Lifestyle
We offer a strong financial packageincluding access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life coverat three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-roundemployees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promotinghealthy and sustainable commuting.
Professional Growth andDevelopment
We invest heavily in staffdevelopment through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities.Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point payscale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfillingfull responsibilities.
Culture and Wellbeing
Our people-first culture valuesevery colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a freeEmployee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice.Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collectivesuccess.
Please look at our 'Work for Us' page andRecruitment Pack for more information.
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofyoung people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject toenhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactoryreferences.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challengingdiscrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications fromall sections of the community.
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