Teacher of English KS2/3 EDV/2025/LMS/56380 Church Square, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 [...]

Springwell Alternative Academy; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Leighton Buzzard is seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable practitioner to teach English within the middle school age range. This full-time, permanent position offers an exciting opportunity for innovative teachers- both experienced and ECTs are encouraged to apply. The school is committed to personal excellence and child welfare, prioritizing a nurturing atmosphere for students. Applicants must undergo necessary safeguarding checks as part of the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and adaptable practitioner capable of teaching English.
• Commitment to personal excellence and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to middle school age students.
• Contribute to developing teaching and learning in the school.
• Participate in child protection screenings and safeguarding efforts.

Job description

We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and adaptable practitioner who is able to teach English within the middle school age range. This is a full time, permanent contract. The successful candidate will join a staff committed to Personal Excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone innovative and aspiring to join a team committed to developing teaching and learning in a happy school with a strong pastoral ethos. Visitors describe our children as 'well behaved, delightful, confident and independent learners'.

Both experienced teachers and ECTs are welcome to apply; we warmly welcome visits to the school.

Interviews may start to be held before the date of closure depending on number of applications received.

Please note that if you are shortlisted for this role, or an alternative role, an online name search will be undertaken, as per Keeping Children Safe in Education. The purpose of the search is to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with you at interview.

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in school. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).