Closing Date: 13/05/2025 12:00
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date: 1 September 2025
Additional Information
Establishment: Longfield Academy
Location: Darlington
Salary: £31,650.00 - £43,607.00
Department: English
Job Type: Full Time
Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Contract Type: Temporary
Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Hours per Week: 32.50
Weeks per Year: 52.140
Pay Grade: Main Pay Range | M1 - M6
The Role
Are you a passionate Teacher of English?
We are a good school and continually improving.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our English Department. You will be a creative, adaptable, and dedicated specialist with high aspirations to deliver creative lessons that inspire pupils. You will have a proven track record as an excellent classroom practitioner to ensure pupils meet or exceed expected progress.
In return, we offer high-quality in-house coaching and mentoring, access to professional development opportunities, Trust networks, Darlington networks, a highly supportive staff, and wonderful students. For further information or to discuss the post, please contact Mrs. Angela Sweeten, Head Teacher, at 01325 380815 or asweeten@longfield.nalp.org.uk.
If you encounter difficulties with the online application, contact Sam Recruit at 01924 907319 or the Schools HR Team at schoolshr@nalp.org.uk.
Qualifications
* Graduate in relevant subject with Qualified Teacher Status (Essential)
* Well-structured supporting letter indicating beliefs and understanding of educational issues (Essential)
* Commitment to and record of continuing professional development (Essential)
Skills and Experience
* Excellent knowledge of subject, policy, pedagogy, and classroom practice (Essential)
* Experience in embracing innovation (Essential)
* Understanding of competency-based curricula and assessment techniques (Essential)
* Experience in planning assessment strategies (Essential)
* Knowledge of health and safety issues (Essential)
* Effective communication skills with diverse audiences (Essential)
* Ability to work in partnerships to improve the school (Essential)
* Commitment to using and developing new technology (Essential)
* Effective ICT use in the classroom (Essential)
* Commitment to raising standards and performance review (Essential)
Note: An enhanced DBS check is required. Candidates will undergo an online public domain search as part of the recruitment process, which does not influence shortlisting but will be discussed at interview. The Trust promotes equality and welcomes applications from all community sections.
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