Teacher of English

Here, at The Pingle Academy, we are on a truly exciting journey of improving standards and outcomes in our pursuit of excellence. Good behaviour provides the foundations for high quality teaching and learning to thrive. It allows teachers to focus on their craft and to teach well. High quality teaching is sacrosanct and is the absolute focus of our next chapter ensuring that great teaching impacts positively on the outcomes of all within our care. This is an absolute focus of our current work and we are committed to being masters of our craft, delivering a curriculum that meets the needs of our students, allowing them to progress, achieve and excel. Our visitors tell us that our Academy offers them a warm welcome with a calm atmosphere. We are a passionate and committed group of staff who support each other to be the best that we can be. Our vision is to ensure that all the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background. We are truly an inclusive academy with an ERS unit attached and a thriving Sixth Form provision. At The Pingle Academy we believe in working hard, being kind and choosing wisely. We are privileged to work in a community where we have a positive impact on children’s lives and future every day. Strong pastoral care ensures that students feel safe. Feel valued and have a sense of belonging. We advocate a warm strict approach where adults are trusted and respected, where students are nurtured, valued and known. When we get this right, the pieces of the jigsaw come together, students attend more, students learn more - they progress and they thrive. English Faculty Information Who are we? - The English faculty at present consists of 8 full-time English specialists, SEND teacher and 1 part-time specialist, along with a Librarian and specialist Teaching Assistants. - We are housed in a suite of 9 rooms within the main school building where we utilise the latest pedagogical strategies to drive progress. - There is an excellent team ethos which is warm, friendly and celebrates progress. - It is our intention to promote high standards and a commitment to our students to develop their love of literature through widespread reading for enjoyment. - We support ITT and ECT students and we embrace CPD to ensure that our teaching is the best it can be. What do we offer? - You will become a member of a very strong English Faculty where the teachers are experienced, knowledgeable, friendly and supportive. This is a unique opportunity to work within an English faculty on a knowledge rich journey in its approach to teaching and learning, where students are hardworking and have a positive ethos. - Supportive line management committed to ensuring that English continues to flourish - Opportunities to work with other Faculties both in the Academy and cross-Trust to drive student progress and develop curriculum in line with the lates