Teacher of English

St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Teacher of English

Salary: – MPS/UPS

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Teacher of English who places students at the heart of everything you do? We invite applications from teachers who share our vision for delivering world class education and are ready to take the next steps in their career, to support the department.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to drive forward the English department at St John Fisher. You will have enjoyed a range of experiences to date that will have prepared you for this role. You will be an outstanding English teacher who can demonstrate a track record of raising standards and importantly, be child centered and able to inspire young people to be the best that they can be. You will have the highest expectations for our young people, staff and our wider community, underpinned by our Catholic ethos and mission and aligned with our Catholic virtues.

St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is an 11 – 18 school and part of the Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust.

If you want to work in an Academy where you can make a real difference to young people’s life chances, whilst working within a partnership of Academies, committed to cooperation and collaboration to unlock talent and fulfill potential, then this post is just right for you. In return you will be supported and encouraged to develop further and enjoy a long and rewarding career working across the Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust.

We are looking for someone who:

• has vision, energy and enthusiasm for teaching and learning
• is proactive, innovative and focused on student outcomes
• is an inspirational, ambitious English teacher with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• has a proven track record of delivering and shaping high quality outcomes for young people
• is an advocate of partnership working and community engagement
• is a highly effective classroom practitioner with excellent student outcomes and high expectations of all learners and professionals
• has an appreciation for and commitment to broadening the experiences of young people

In return we can offer:

• the opportunity to work in a rapidly improving Academy with a talented and committed team of staff
• a dynamic and thriving student body who deserves the best
• the support and shared purpose of the wider Trust
• a competitive salary structure
• excellent career opportunities and access to a comprehensive programme of professional learning and development
• national networking opportunities
• a commitment to your own professional development

If you would like an informal conversation about this opportunity and / or to arrange a visit, please contact Kayleigh Oakes at k-oakes@stjohnfisher.org.uk.