Teacher of English and Second in Charge

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, ambitious and motivated teacher to join our vibrant English department. The post would suit an experienced teacher of English who is looking to develop their leadership skills and assist the Head of Department with the leadership of the department.

The English department is a large department of 12 teachers (including part time staff). The department also has 2 members of support staff attached to the department to help with a variety of intervention strategies including phonics, tutoring and targeted intervention.

There is a unique energy at The Priory Ruskin Academy; we are forward thinking, aspirational and dynamic but with a genuine warmth and supportive culture. We are looking for passionate individuals with a desire to support and promote outstanding education to join Ruskin's progressive and dynamic staff team.

As a MAT our scale allows both flexibility and creativity in terms of career development, with permanent and secondment opportunities across our academies allowing exciting career pathways. We are determined in our mission to improve the life chances of our students and we are equally committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff. All our staff benefit from annual appraisals, access to CPD opportunities, our Trust Employee Benefits Programme and excellent support from our HR team.

The job description and person specification can be found on the documents button located below.

Keen to find out more? A visit to the academy would be warmly welcomed. Please feel free to make an appointment by contacting Mrs A Wilson awilson@prioryacademies.co.uk or Mrs C Burton ceburton@prioryacademies.co.uk, PAs to Headteacher. Alternatively, please call the academy on .

The job description and person specification can be found in the attachments.

Please apply via our website. Please note CVs are not accepted.

Job Closing Date: 12 May 2024

The Priory Federation of Academies Trust is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment for all. Our aim, embedded in the Trust Values, is to enrich our workforce at every level and we encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

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The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please note that applicants may be subject to online/social media presence checks.