Teacher of English.

Barnes Wallis Academy is now recruiting for a Teacher of English.  This role could be your next career opportunity.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic Teacher of English to join our ambitious team here at Barnes Wallis Academy. As part of the English Faculty you will support, motivate and inspire students, staff, parents and the wider community, to ensure every student achieves well.

• Love your subject. Stay invested in it, taking your own professional development seriously.
• Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability group/subject/s that you teach.
• Be responsible for the preparation and development of teaching materials, teaching programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate.
• Do all you can to ensure that, as a result of your teaching (and tutoring), your students achieve well relative to their prior attainment, making progress as good as or better than similar students nationally and in the Academy.
• Be aware of pupils’ prior knowledge and plan teaching and scaffold appropriately to build on this demonstrating knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn.
• Have a clear understanding of the needs of the pupils you teach, including those with special educational needs; EAL; SEND; and be able to use and teaching approaches to effectively support them.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy including the correct use of spoken English (whatever your specialist subject)

See what it means and feels like to be part of the DRET Way.

This is a full-time, permanent position. Please see the job description for further information about the role.

About our Academy

The Barnes Wallis Academy is a medium sized 11-16 school in Tattershall, Lincolnshire. 

We have a strong sense of purpose and are fervently committed to the achievement of every individual. We aim to provide a high-quality education in a safe, happy, caring and focused environment. We encourage all students to embody our values of confidence, resilience, ambition, courage, respect and aspiration. We are intent on developing a love of learning amongst our students, offering them a broad and balanced curriculum, enhanced by a range of enrichment activities designed to support their personal growth. We encourage all students to take responsibility for their own learning.

We are ambitious for every child, no matter what their background, prior attainment or needs. We are very proud of our community and believe we offer something genuinely different and exciting for those who join us. Our rural setting allows us the privilege of working in a stimulating and dynamic school that, combined with our co-educational ethos and smaller size, engenders a culture that genuinely cherishes individuality, aims to instil creativity and independence and celebrates open-minded thinking.

Salary & Benefits

• M1 - UPS3 FTE £30,000 - £46,525 per annum
• Possibility of a TLR for the right candidate
• Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Enhanced ECT Scheme including ongoing coaching and mentoring for all teachers
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform
• discounts on car leasing
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

• Relevant Subject Degree at BA or above. 
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Understanding of the current curriculum discussions within your subject.
• The ability to quickly establish positive relationships with pupils and parents.
• Able to show evidence of the use of technology within teaching.
• Well-motivated, enthusiastic with a can-do attitude.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Good organisation and time management skills.
• Aware of Health & Safety and Safeguarding as appropriate to role.

 About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply here’ button. 

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.