English Teacher

English is a subject highly regarded by staff and students of Buckler's Mead Academy. Over recent years, the subject has seen rapid improvements in KS4 outcomes alongside curriculum and teaching developments. The English Department is a well led, highly supportive and cohesive team. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about their subject and eager to make a genuine difference to our students. The successful candidate should be:

• Hard working and fully committed to the ethos of the academy.
• Confident in teaching English at KS3 and KS4.
• Enthusiastic and willing to try new ideas, taking responsibility for new initiatives.
• Keen to support the teaching of excellence by improving student outcomes.
• Someone with sky high expectations of students, whilst fully appreciating the need to provide encouragement and support to students of all abilities.
• Capable of working with staff from all areas of the academy, external agencies and partner schools.
• Interested in continuing professional development.
  
  In return we can offer you the opportunity to work with motivated students, the full support of a dedicated and committed team of staff, a supportive induction programme and ongoing professional development, plus the opportunity to work in a developing academy in a beautiful area of the South West. We seek to significantly invest in developing all of our staff. We have been part of the Midsomer Norton Schools' Partnership since September 2021, a Trust which is often considered the 'market leader' in the South West for school improvement. The successful candidate will benefit from Trust wide opportunities, such as early careers induction, CPD and working with colleagues across Trust schools.
Buckler's Mead Academy is a highly inclusive academy, serving the east side of Yeovil, Somerset. Our vision as an academy is "an inspiring education for all". We believe that all members of our community should be given the opportunity to be happy, to achieve, participate and become successful. Our job as professionals is to ensure this happens. All our staff sign up to these aspirations and play a full role in contributing to this vision through inclusive teaching. We seek to recruit dedicated and talented staff, highly committed to making a difference. As a teacher with us, you will be part of a supportive and professionally rewarding environment, with a comprehensive package of national and local benefits tailored specifically for the teaching profession. We offer a competitive salary, along with access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme, providing a secure retirement income and family protection. Your terms and conditions of employment are in line with the nationally agreed Burgundy Book, which provides a strong foundation of entitlements. In addition to these national entitlements, we also offer a range of local benefits that support your well-being and professional development including:
• A confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Funded continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• On-site free parking and low-cost catering
Teachers also have access to a range of national discount schemes, such as the 'Blue Light Card', offering additional savings on shopping, travel and leisure.