Teacher of English – Erasmus Darwin Academy

TEACHER OF ENGLISH - 1 YEAR TEMPORARY Erasmus Darwin Academy is a non-denominational and non-selective Academy, welcoming students of all backgrounds from our local community. Our mission is very clear: to provide ‘Excellence for All’ and equip students with the knowledge, skills, and character to prepare them for life in modern Britain. We are incredibly ambitious for our students and believe that providing them with endless opportunities will turn them into confident and determined young people. At Erasmus Darwin Academy, every teacher has the right to teach, and every student has the right to learn. Our curriculum is broad, balanced, and aspirational for all students. Reading, writing, and oracy are at the heart of our daily curriculum. Our students are taught to be confident and articulate throughout their learning experiences and daily interactions with staff and peers. Our Academy’s Personal Development offer is extensive, and extra-curricular activities form a significant part of our CARE curriculum. The successful candidates must demonstrate a strong passion for working with young people and a genuine desire to improve their life chances. They must show understanding in the pedagogy of teaching and learning, alongside the skills required for effective classroom management. All candidates must demonstrate their commitment to ensuring our students develop as young people and secure the best outcomes possible for their future. We are seeking to appoint a full-time, well-qualified, and enthusiastic specialist in English to join us at this highly successful, heavily over-subscribed school, which is firmly established as one of the highest performing secondary schools in the region. We gained ‘Good’ in our 2023 Ofsted inspection and have gained Category 1 status for five years running. This position is suitable for ECTs. We invite applications from excellent classroom practitioners who can motivate, engage, and inspire our students and work collaboratively with colleagues. The English Department is particularly strong with a track record of outstanding results, and the successful candidate will be joining a dedicated and passionate team. Salary: Pay range between £31,650 - £49,084 per annum according to the Academy Pay Policy. We welcome visits with the Headteacher, arranged via appointment using the email address below. CLOSING DATE: 9am Monday 9 th

December. START DATE: Monday 28 th

April 2024 (earlier start date if possible) To apply for the post, please complete the application form and return it to the Headteacher’s PA, Miss Jade Skelding, either by post or email

j.skelding@eda.staffs.sch.uk . For further information regarding the Academy, please visit our website at

www.erasmusdarwinacademy.co.uk . OUR ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Core English Curriculum (Key Stages 3 and 4) We follow a bespoke Learning Journey in English which covers a range of topics such as Tragedy, 19 th

Century Literature, Real World Writing, Political Writing, and Conflict. In Year 7-9 we have a scheme of learning designed to be ambitious, challenging, and engaging. Advanced English Curriculum (Key Stage 5) In Year 12 and 13, we study AQA English Language and Literature, focusing on various engaging topics. Extra-curricular Opportunities This year, we have hired a Theatre company to perform ‘A Christmas Carol’ and ‘Macbeth’ to support students with their GCSE study. Facilities The English Department has 7 dedicated classrooms equipped with modern teaching tools. Primitas Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a ‘disclosure’ check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, Online Search, and references.

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