Teacher of English (ECT's strongly encouraged to apply)

Job Description

TEACHER OF ENGLISH

MPS/UPS, London Fringe Pay Scale

Required for January 2024, a dynamic, well-qualified and committed teacher to join our English department.

Our ideal candidate will be passionate about the power of education to improve the life chances of young people through raising aspirations and expectations. We aim for both our students and staff to be the best they can be. Our recent OFSTED report (November 2022) acknowledged that the school is at the start of a journey with new leadership in place. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about making a significant individual contribution to the success of our school and to make a difference to the students at Bromfords; CPD and career opportunities will allow you to develop and grow with us.

The school is a strong, caring community with an ethos based on the three core principles; supporting students to achieve; providing opportunities for enrichment in order to extend students' education within and beyond the classroom; preparing students for the wider world and life beyond school with key life skills and learning relevant to their life, both in the present and in the future.

The successful candidate will join a supportive English team and continue the excellent work already underway. Our English Department consists of: a Head of faculty, Key Stage Coordinators, and a lead practitioner.

You will be able to demonstrate the following:

· Excellent subject knowledge

· Ability to build positive working relationships with students and staff

· Passion for delivering outstanding teaching practice

We are able to provide you with the necessary support and guidance as well as a range of professional development opportunities at this crucial stage in your career. If you feel, you have the drive and commitment to succeed in the role we would like to hear from you.

We are keen to appoint dedicated colleagues who are eager to support our students to achieve in all aspects of their school life and who want to be key contributors to our school's success. We welcome applications from teachers at any stage of their careers, including ECTs.

We encourage visits from prospective candidates to meet members of our school community and to experience our school at first hand. If you would like to do this, please contact Ann Pullin, PA to the Headteacher on 01268 627848 or via email to recruitment@bromfords.essex.sch.uk

The Bromfords School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be offered a position subject to full pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Interview: On receipt of suitable applications

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, call applicants to interview, and appoint, prior to the closing date.

Information about the School

Our school is making rapid progress since its inspection in November 2022. A recent review by the Local Authority commented on the ‘sea change’ noted in students’ behaviour and the culture and ethos of the school. Our 2023 outcomes were the best set of Key Stage 4 results achieved by Year 11 students since 2016. Our Year 7 intake continues to be oversubscribed, with a waiting list.

Our school is a strong, caring community underpinned by our three core values of achieve, enrich and prepare. Our school’s culture is focused on the principles of high expectations and aspirations for all members of our community; actions and conversations, however difficult, are always underpinned by kindness; that we communicate and share success; that we value each other’s views and opinions; decisions are evidence based and student centred.

Our Governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be offered a position subject to full pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory medical checks and 2 satisfactory references.

About the Trust

We are a successful Multi Academy Trust based in the South-East of Essex and currently manage four local secondary schools. Each school within our Trust is a place where we believe in the power of education to transform lives.

Our philosophy is centred around the belief that schools can achieve better educational outcomes for students by working together as a collective entity. The Compass Trust is founded on the principles of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, with the aim of providing a supportive and nurturing environment that enables schools to flourish and students to succeed.

Additional Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you will be entitled to the following benefits (*Subject to eligibility criteria)

• Employer Pension Contribution • Access to the “Cycle to Work” scheme • Eye test vouchers in partnership with Specsavers • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (includes confidential counselling and online discounts) • Virtual GP Access - including minors 16 and under • Annual onsite flu vaccination programme • Free tea and coffee provided daily and cake on Fridays • Discounted Tastecard subscription • A Wellbeing week every half term (this includes no afterschool meetings)

We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.