Epping St. John's is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate English Lead Practitioner who is committed to making a difference in the lives of students. You should have a strong understanding of education and a desire to support the growth of every child. The ideal candidate will be a team player, adaptable, and eager to contribute to a thriving learning environment. Whether you are an experienced educator or looking to take the next step in your career, you will be expected to bring a positive, proactive attitude to your work and a commitment to continuous improvement.

We are a Church of England school with Christian values at the core of all we do.  We strive to be a center of excellence at the very heart of Epping, the town that we are so proud to serve.  

We strive for the exceptional at all times and at all levels.  We are proud members of the BMAT Academy Trust which means we share expertise with other schools, drive each other on and have access to a huge and diverse range of expertise from across the organisation.  We provide the platform for all students to enjoy school and be successful.  We a rich extra-curriculum diet, we aim to develop our student's interests in a wide variety of areas alongside ensuring progress in the classroom at all times.

The Trust's vision is clear - to work together to smash though the barriers that prevent students from becoming confident, high-achieving and independent individuals.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a passion for English which is evident in their day to day teaching
• Show evidence of being, or having the clear potential to be an outstanding teacher of English
• Contribute to intervention programmes and other after-school activities
• Play a full and active role in the life of the school
• Want to make a difference to the lives of all young people

In return, BMAT can offer you a wide range of benefits to support your personal and professional well-being:

• Enhanced and flexible PP
• Generous employer pension contribution though Teacher Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Private healthcare benefits, including 24/7 Doctorline access
• Home and electronic salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work
• Discounted gym membership through salary sacrifice scheme
• Home and electronic salary sacrifice scheme
• Lifestyle and discount savings
• Workplace nursery fee salary sacrifice scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
• Onsite Parking
• Easy access from the M11, M25 and the Central Line

BMAT Education is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).