Teacher of English

Teacher of English - Job Advert Job overview Salary: MPS/UPS Hours: Core school hours North Cambridge Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic English teacher to join the English Department. We are looking for a creative, passionate and energetic teacher who can work alongside the team as we strive to bring about rapid improvement to secure better progress for our learners. The successful candidate will be a highly committed team player, with a true passion for English and an understanding of the strategies required to motivate and inspire students. They will play a part in promoting the subject throughout the school. Staff in the department are welcoming and supportive; it is that sense of ‘team’ that we feel gives every student the best opportunity for success. The ideal candidate Qualified Teacher Status and degree in specialist subject Experience of teaching at KS3 to KS4 Evidence of securing high outcomes from students Ability to use IT to support effective teaching and learning Commitment to continuing professional development Effective form tutoring and committed to the importance of pastoral support Understand and be a proud advocate of the five values of all Meridian Trust schools Believe that students make the best progress when teaching is well planned and well delivered About North Cambridge Academy Our school opened in 2013 and since 2015 has been categorised as ‘Good’ by Ofsted. We are located in Cambridge and we are a growing school at the heart of its diverse community. North Cambridge Academy values are to ensure that every child is Hardworking, Ambitious, Creative, Confident and Kind. The school’s purpose is to ensure every child is known, valued and supported to achieve in all areas at the highest level, to empower every child to become a successful and confident learner. Our school holds the Learning Outside the Classroom Gold Award, Gold Schools Games Mark and the International School Award. Recently, North Cambridge Academy has become a Trauma-Informed School. The school’s pledges are at the heart of what makes North Cambridge Academy unique. Pupils at the school said that they feel safe, and they reported that they could talk to any member of staff if they had a concern. For more information about North Cambridge Academy please click here About Meridian Trust Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to - Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledg