What skills and experience we're looking for
Education and Training
* A good honours degree in English or a related subject.
* A commitment to undertake and successfully complete a structured Teacher Apprenticeship programme leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
* A willingness to engage fully in professional training, mentoring and ongoing professional development.
Experience
* Experience of working with young people, for example in a school, tutoring, coaching or youth work setting, would be desirable.
* Experience of unqualified teaching, cover supervision or classroom support would be advantageous.
* An understanding of how to support students of different abilities to access learning and make progress.
* An awareness of the importance of assessment and feedback in supporting student progress.
* A commitment to developing effective strategies to raise achievement and support positive learning behaviours.
Knowledge and Skills
* Strong subject knowledge in English, including literature and language.
* An awareness of the National Curriculum and GCSE English requirements, or a willingness to develop this knowledge.
* A commitment to high expectations and inclusive teaching, ensuring all students can access the curriculum.
* The ability to motivate and engage students of all abilities, encouraging a love of reading and writing.
* Strong organisational and communication skills.
* The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute positively to the department and wider school community.
* An understanding of the importance of positive behaviour management and strong classroom routines.
Personal Qualities
* A clear passion and drive to become an excellent teacher and support young people to succeed.
* A genuine enthusiasm for English and education.
* An effective communicator who works positively with students, colleagues and parents.
* A commitment to high professional standards and continuous improvement.
* Resilience, enthusiasm and energy, with a willingness to learn and develop.
What the school offers its staff
Providing talent development opportunities
We want ambitious and talented people to join Mulberry Academy Hastings because they want to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people. Professional development is central to our culture. All teaching staff benefit from weekly professional development, and each year we dedicate a two‑week professional development programme in October. During this time teachers deepen their practice and collaborate on improving teaching and learning, while colleagues in support roles have structured time designed specifically for their own professional development. We also build coaching into teachers’ timetables, ensuring every teacher benefits from regular professional dialogue, reflection and support to continually develop their practice.
Providing a good pension
When you join the Mulberry Schools Trust, you will have access to an excellent pension scheme — either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme, depending on your role.
Offering flexible working
We recognise the importance of balancing work and home life. We consider flexible and family‑friendly working opportunities wherever possible, including part‑time, term‑time and job‑share arrangements. At Mulberry Academy Hastings we also design timetables to support staff wellbeing. All teachers receive a weekly PPA session scheduled as an afternoon, which can be worked remotely if teachers wish, supporting a healthy work‑life balance.
Supporting your health and wellbeing
Balancing everyday life with the requirements of work can create pressures for all of us. Work is a significant part of our lives and we are committed to creating a healthy and supportive working environment. All employees have free access to a 24‑hour confidential counselling and wellbeing service, designed to support staff with a range of personal and professional challenges.
Commitment to safeguarding
Mulberry Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
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