Teacher of English

Salary: TMS

Contract type: Full Time

Contract term: Permanent

Job Start: April 2025

The Avon Valley School wishes to appoint an inspirational teacher of English. The school seeks a motivated and enthusiastic colleague to contribute to this busy and successful faculty. We invite applications from experienced teachers as well as those in the early stages of their careers.

The school offers a distinctive ethos where we aim to inspire and support each student to prepare for their future, by fulfilling both their academic and personal potential in an inclusive, caring environment where every student feels valued, respected and aspired to succeed. We are dedicated to providing outstanding teaching and learning. You will be instrumental in delivering a rigorous and engaging curriculum that encourages intellectual curiosity and aspires students to reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will be a specialist with considerable personal enthusiasm for the subject. Applicants should have a willingness to develop their pedagogical skills within a supportive and forward looking professional learning community. They will have the ability to adapt to the needs of students. Good emotional intelligence and a passion for engaging students in learning are essential.

If you are interested in applying, please look at our website to find out more about the school. If you would like to speak to Katie Collins, the Assistant Headteacher in charge of teaching, please contact her on kcollins@avonvalleyschool.uk

We will offer the successful applicant:

·      Focused career development, including annual appraisals, with 6 month reviews

·      A successful ECT support programme

·      A committed and extremely supportive staff team

·      A focus on staff development

·      A thriving community of students and parents/carers

·      Employee benefits such as the cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, onsite catering facilities and free on-site parking

Closing date: 12pm on Monday 28th April 2025

(although we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role).

Interviews to be held: soon after the closing date

For further information, email: chearne@avonvalleyschool.uk or telephone: 01788 542355.

Please note we do not accept CVs without an application form.

Please note we do not provide working visas.

If you are shortlisted for the position you are applying for,

·      You will be required to complete a declaration giving details of any relevant criminal offences and other relevant information relating to our safeguarding duty. Further information will be provided on that form.

·      Avon Valley School will undertake online searches (including social media) in accordance with KCSIE 2024.

The Avon Valley School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is subject to a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure Certificate with Barred List check (child) via the Disclosure and Barring Service.