Teacher of English

Required from September 2024 

Kimberley School is an enjoyable, exciting place to work. Our aim is for every child to achieve or surpass their academic and social potential and we achieve this through providing a high quality of education, underpinned by a strong programme of care, guidance, support and enrichment.

All students take English Literature and English Language at GCSE and many go on to study English Literature or English Language & Literature at A-Level. The English team has an established track record of achieving excellent outcomes for students, in line with whole-school results that demonstrate that students get an excellent education at The Kimberley School.

This is an opportunity to join our outstanding, high performing, English Team. We are looking for someone who can teach English at Key Stage 3 and GCSE, there may be opportunities for candidates with suitable experience to teach A-Level in our highly successful Sixth Form. The ability to teach Drama at Key Stage 3 would be advantageous. This post is suitable for experienced candidates who are looking to work with an outstanding team; or for teachers who have more recently qualified. As a lead partner in the East Midlands Teacher Training Partnership, and an early adopter of the Early Career Framework, we are well placed to support teachers at the start of their career.

If you have a passion for teaching English, then we want to hear from you. You will be part of English Faculty and you will be working with a team of professionals who have an excellent track record of success and focus relentlessly on ensuring that students enjoy learning and make outstanding progress. As part of East Midlands Education Trust there will also be the opportunity for you to learn from the very best and prepare you for the next stage of your career.

To apply, please visit the Trust website at www.emet.uk.com/vacancies and complete the online application form. 

On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position. In your answer, please ensure to set out the following:

• How your experience and qualifications have prepared you for this position; and
• The steps you will take to ensure that the students you teach enjoy learning and make good progress;
• The nature of the contract you are looking for (i.e. part time or maternity)

For further information regarding the post, or to arrange an informal discussion about the post, please contact Wendy Bellamy, Leadership Support Team Leader, via email: hr@kimberleyschool.co.uk.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 26th April 2024.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.