Teacher of English

The Sweyne Park School, Rayleigh
Job Ref No. ECC4011-211S Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: TBC
Position Start Date: 01/01/2027 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 01/10/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Job Description

Position Start Date: 1st January 2027

Contract Type: Full Time

Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 1st October 2026

Interview date: TBC

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Teacher of English to join our forward-looking 11-19 school. The Sweyne Park School is the lead school within the Rayleigh Schools Trust and works with a local primary school, providing a 3-19 educational experience for the local community. The successful applicant will have excellent subject knowledge, the ability to inspire students, and a desire to develop as a teacher.

Our English department is a successful, close-knit team committed to delivering an engaging learner experience. Teachers work together to share resources and develop best practices, ensuring a high standard of education. Joining us means working with enthusiastic peers in a culture of mutual professional support.

The school is committed to continual curriculum improvement and the professional development of its employees, providing opportunities and new challenges for those who wish to progress their career. We offer outstanding provision for ECTs over their two years Induction period and beyond.

We are seeking candidates who will:

Demonstrate high levels of professionalism and uphold the values of the profession.
Hold Qualified Teacher Status. However, applications from ECT's are also welcome to apply and will be considered for this role.
Uphold all the Teachers' Standards.
Demonstrate a passion for the specialist subject area and have a deep understanding and wealth of knowledge relating to it.
Have enthusiasm for learning and education and show the ability to inspire this in others.
Demonstrate a commitment to professional learning and development.
Show resilience and a willingness to adapt and respond to feedback.
Be open, flexible and sensitive to the needs and aspirations of other people.
Actively involve parents/carers and the community as fully as possible in the life of the school.
Approach the role with enthusiasm and a personable, engaging demeanour

If you are a dedicated practitioner who is passionate about learning, we would look forward to receiving your application.

We would be very happy to answer any questions you may have and provide the opportunity for you to have a discussion with the Head of Department or a member of the leadership team.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications, therefore, early submission is encouraged. All applications must be made using the application form provided.

The Sweyne Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory enhanced clearance by the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Information about the School

Welcome to The Sweyne Park School, we are a larger than average mixed, 11-18 comprehensive school. The School became an academy on 1st April 2013 and opened its Sixth Form in September 2014.

Our school is a safe and happy environment and central to our school is a belief in respect - respect for yourself, respect for others and respect for the environment. We believe that our focus on respect leads to high expectations and excellent discipline, and this in turn leads to the highest possible achievement for each individual pupil. In December 2018 we were the first Secondary School in the East of England to achieve the prestigious Rights Respecting Gold Award.

At Sweyne Park we are determined to provide first class teaching and learning for all our pupils. This aim is supported by our commitment to recruiting and retaining the very best staff, and our nationally recognised programme of staff training. We do our utmost to ensure our pupils achieve strong examination results and progress on to high quality destinations. We provide a broad and balanced academic curriculum with a wide range of cultural, artistic, sporting and social opportunities. We are committed to very strong partnerships between home, school and community members. We believe that the whole community can contribute to motivating and supporting pupils' progress. In October 2017, the Sweyne Park School and Glebe Primary formed a Multi-Academy Trust, the Rayleigh Schools Trust ("The RST").

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Information about the school

Contact Information

Kelly Gelder
Sweyne Park School
Sir Walter Raleigh Drive, Rayleigh
Essex, SS6 9BZ

Telephone: 01268 784721

Email: kgelder@rayleighschoolstrust.com

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We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Teacher of English to join our forward-looking 11-19 school. The Sweyne Park School is the lead school within the Rayleigh Schools Trust and works with a local primary school, providing a 3-19 educational experience for the local community. The successful applicant will have excellent subject knowledge, the ability to inspire students, and a desire to develop as a teacher. Our English department is a successful, close-knit team committed to delivering an engaging learner experience. Teachers work together to share resources and develop best practices, ensuring a high standard of education. Joining us means working with enthusiastic peers in a culture of mutual professional support. The school is committed to continual curriculum improvement and the professional development of its employees, providing opportunities and new challenges for those who wish to progress their career. We offer outstanding provision for ECTs over their two years Induction period and beyond. We are seeking candidates who will:

Demonstrate high levels of professionalism and uphold the values of the profession.
Hold Qualified Teacher Status. However, applications from ECT's are also welcome to apply and will be considered for this role.
Uphold all the Teachers' Standards.
Demonstrate a passion for the specialist subject area and have a deep understanding and wealth of knowledge relating to it.
Have enthusiasm for learning and education and show the ability to inspire this in others.
Demonstrate a commitment to professional learning and development.
Show resilience and a willingness to adapt and respond to feedback.
Be open, flexible and sensitive to the needs and aspirations of other people.
Actively involve parents/carers and the community as fully as possible in the life of the school.
Approach the role with enthusiasm and a personable, engaging demeanour

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