Teacher of English

Teacher of English

£26,458 - £41,063 per annum

Full-time, permanent

Start Date: September 2020

“The Victory Academy is GOOD in all areas”

“Achievement has risen over the last three years” Ofsted October 2017

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is in the top 10 Multi-Academy Trusts for KS4 progress

We require an experienced Teacher of English to join The Victory Academy. You will be a motivated and enthusiastic teacher who has a positive and open approach to learning. We are a mixed Comprehensive School for 11-19 year old students of all ability ranges, where everyone works and learns within its caring and supportive environment. 

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust pays a minimum salary of £26,458 to Newly Qualified Teachers.

We are privileged to work in a stunning learning environment with excellent resources. The Academy is focused on providing an education for all. Our belief is that each person is unique – every member of our community has gifts and talents that we seek to grow and channel. Our job is to find and foster these for all. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum geared towards ensuring that our students will be dynamic members of society when they leave the Academy. 

The Victory Academy was officially opened in September 2015 and is sponsored by The Thinking Schools Academy Trust (TSAT).  

View our latest video to gain an insight into The Victory Academy 

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What you’ll need to succeed:

• Be a qualified English Teacher
• Be able to consistently deliver good or outstanding practice
• Be experienced in planning an appropriate and challenging curriculum 
• Have a thorough knowledge of present curriculum developments, particularly those relating to English
• Be an inspiring teacher with real enthusiasm for the subject 
• Be able to motivate his/her pupils 
• Be committed to high standards for both staff and students 
• Be prepared to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the Academy 
• Have excellent knowledge/experience of teaching English

We can offer you:

• Revised Teacher Payscale to retain and reward excellent teachers
• A newly built school with a stunning teaching environment and state of the art technology 
• Outstanding CPD tailored to you, wherever you are in your career 
• Support from across the Trust to help you deliver outstanding teaching and learning through resources, mentoring and school visits 
• Access to the New Horizons Teaching Alliance, offering a wide range of robust and innovatory development resources and expertise
• Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes – located on the site of Holcombe Grammar School
• A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas
• Onsite parking free of charge

A tour of The Academy is highly recommended. To arrange, please call us on 0333 360 2140. 

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.