Teacher of English in Nottingham

Wilsthorpe School is a high-performing academy that is well on the path to becoming an outstanding school. Everyone in the school believes in our journey of improvement and shares common goals. Strong relationships exist between students and staff which are open, warm, and friendly and these relationships have led to excellent attitudes to learning.

Wilsthorpe School are looking for an inspirational Teacher of English. You will join a faculty of supportive like-minded teachers who share the same vision to inspire our students to reach their full potential. Within this role you will be responsible for constantly delivering engaging English lessons to our students.

Are you passionate about English and determined to make a real difference to the students in our care? You’ll need the drive and motivation to continually improve, reflecting on your current practice, whilst actively engaging, and contributing, to our Departmental and whole school CPD offering. Most of all, as an English teacher at Wilsthorpe you’ll be 100% committed to enhancing the life choices of our students. The role would equally suit an ambitious ECT or an experienced teacher.

Applicants must be able to attend the school in person if selected for interview.

We offer:

• Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.
• All employees participate in our Professional Learning Scheme which supports colleagues to develop their expertise and benefit from valuable professional learning.
• An array of employee benefits and lifestyle options including discounted healthcare, gym membership and extensive high street retail discounts.
• Entry to a career average pension scheme.
• Opportunities to experience and share practice in our partner schools across the Trust.
• A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.
• Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.
• We take the wellbeing and health of employees seriously. We have a range of support mechanisms and benefits available to employees and the Trust has signed up to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity relevant to children. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures. In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates and a social media check will be required as a condition of employment. We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.