Teacher of English

Due to continued growth we are excited to be seeking to appoint an additional inspirational Teacher of English with a passion for accelerating progress within our English department. Candidates must be able to teach across the ability and age range. We are looking for an individual committed to being an excellent classroom practitioner - someone with a positive approach who will have the highest expectations of what students can achieve. In return, you will have the opportunity to work in an innovative and highly supportive Academy.

The successful candidate will be a team player who is passionate about their classroom practice and committed to ensuring that teaching and learning is the very best it can be. We need someone who is invested in developing their own subject knowledge and teaching pedagogy, as well as that of others., Disability Confident
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Unity City Academy is a successful and growing provider of 11 to 16 education in the east end of Middlesbrough. The Academy has recently achieved an Ofsted "Good" rating in all categories and has over 900 students on roll, 64% of whom are pupil premium. UCA is part of AET which in turn means we have access to a wide range of training and educational opportunities.

Unity City Academy has an incredibly passionate staff body that strives to ensure that children do not just achieve academic excellence but that our students are worldwise, cultured and proud of their individuality.

As part of the UCA family you will have:

• A huge amount of job satisfaction working with the local community to best support young people in the school;


• Access to training and personal development packages such as the opportunity to complete a wide variety of NPQs;


• A robust CPD schedule which has different tiers depending upon your need and position within the academy and based upon the core principles of learning.


• The ability for career progression in a growing Academy;


• The opportunity to be brave and creative in well-resourced classrooms;


• The chance to work in an Academy which strives to be at the centre of its local community, providing the highest standards of education and a strong desire for every child to succeed;


Access to Employee Benefits package which includes:

healthcare scheme, BHSF, along with the Teachers' Pension and Local Government Pension scheme. Employees have also had access to the government approved Child Care Voucher Scheme through Sodexo (if eligible).

Healthier employees and healthier families:

• Cycle to work scheme


• Online bike scheme


• Travel and leisure scheme


• Vivup Employee Assistance Programme


• Gym membership


Healthier finances

• Affordable loan schemes


• Discount scheme - access the best deals from the UK's major retailers, supermarkets, dining out, leisure activities and much more


• Financial advice


• Home electronics and mobile phone scheme