Teacher of English – Job Advert

Job overview

Salary: MPS/UPS

Hours: Core school hours

Sawtry Village Academy is seeking to appoint a creative, passionate and enthusiastic Teacher of English, to start as soon as possible.  Part-time hours will be considered.

Due to the Academy’s continued success, an opportunity has arisen to join our successful, and incredible English team.  Our English department is located within a purpose built, state-of-the-art building.  Each classroom is fully equipped with interactive touch screen TVs, offering a pleasant and productive working environment, conducive to learning, with staff having their own laptops and classroom.

This would be both an excellent opportunity for an ECT or experienced teacher.  As an Academy and department, we are committed to giving our staff the opportunity to develop their skills; we have a proven track record of our teachers and TLR holders being promoted within school and the wider Trust. 

We are committed to all students developing a love of English and a desire to achieve the very best they can. The department works collaboratively, sharing ideas and good practice both in department and between our secondary partner schools across the Meridian Trust.

Benefits of working for us include:

•        a philosophy of 100% achievement and inclusion;

•        a commitment to extending the boundaries of learning, enabling all young people to become well-rounded individuals;

•        a purposeful and caring learning environment, where every individual is known, valued and supported;

•        motivated and engaged students, and ambitious, dedicated, professional staff;

•        a commitment to leadership, innovation, staff progression - we are passionate about retaining good teachers and partnership working, as part of our Teaching School status and within our family of schools;

•        experienced mentors are available to support ECTs.

•        a robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish.

The ideal candidate will be:

•        an outstanding English Teacher;

•        able to build effective working relationships with students and staff;

•        able to provide stimulating and engaging experiences for our students, challenging them to achieve beyond their expectations and supporting them to become lifelong learners;

•        willing and committed to developing and sharing outstanding teaching practice;

•        able to work in partnership with children, parents, staff, governors and the wider community.

About Sawtry Village Academy

Sawtry Village Academy prides itself on the success and growth of young people that attend the school in the heart of the community. The school values are embedded in the everyday life at Sawtry Village Academy, where all staff promote and live by striving, valuing and adventuring to deliver high quality education to become an even better school.  Sawtry is a fast-growing village with excellent transport links to the North and South via the A1/A14.

About Meridian Trust

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to - 

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays         

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/. 

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack.  If you wish to apply for this position, please submit an application form and a letter/supporting statement of at least 1 side of A4 (via the website) outlining why you would like to work for SVA.  In line with safer recruitment practices, we are unable to accept CVs.  If you have any questions about this process or would like further details regarding the role please contact Mrs Orpwood-Price, Subject Lead of English, via recruitment@sawtryva.org

Closing date for applications is:  Thursday 9^th January 2025, 9.00 am.

Interview to take place on:  Tuesday 14^th January 2025.

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.