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Teacher of English MPS/UPR
Commencing September 2023
Possibility of Head of Year responsibility for the right candidate TLR 1a £8,706
Please specify if you are interested in the Head of Year role and further information will be sent to you

We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic teacher to join our highly successful English department. This is an exciting time for Northgate High School and Dereham Sixth Form as our English department is growing. Our students’ experience is at the heart of what we do. Our goal is to ensure that we create lasting memories for our students as well as equipping them with the skills they need to unlock their potential. We are delighted to be able to expand our committed and passionate team.

The English department is a supportive, innovative and welcoming department. Their strengths are their ability to communicate their passion for the subject and build positive and productive relationships with pupils. If you are an enthusiastic classroom practitioner and passionate about teaching English, we look forward to hearing from you.

The successful candidate will be:

• someone who is a highly motivated and inspiring in the classroom;
• someone with vision, energy and a real passion for English Language and Literature;
• able to teach across Years 7 – 13 and will be able to enthuse students of all ages and abilities.
• experience of teaching A level literature and language is desirable.

In return for the right candidate we are offering a competitive salary in line with MPS and UPR scales and

• all the advantages of a successful academy group, with a friendly strong central team of support,
  teaching and leadership staff
• being part of an extended network of teachers and leaders who share and exchange ideas and the
  benefit of health care plans and continued professional development opportunities.

Northgate High School is a valued member of Unity Education Trust. The successful candidate may have the opportunity to work with other schools as part of Unity Education Trust and will benefit from supportive Governors, Trustees and parents.

We are proud to be the only University accredited laboratory school in Norfolk. As a Laboratory School we are committed to research-based practice which is strengthened through peer-to-peer learning, ongoing professional development and collaboration with other schools and partners. There is also the opportunity for the exploration of educational practice through Masters and Doctoral degrees as well as funded research projects.

A Laboratory School is a network of schools, linked to a University, who are committed to using research and collaboration to help them grow even stronger. Whilst there are accredited schools all over the world, we were the first in Norfolk to be selected. We were approached to be part of University of Bolton’s Lab School network because of our Good OFSTED rating, our strong exam results, our ethos and our record of researched based pedagogy.

How to apply:

Please click on the orange \"Apply for job\" button, enter your name, e-mail address and tick the box, then click the \"Apply now\" button. After a few seconds, you should be presented with an on-line application form to complete.

You will be able to save your partially completed form and complete later following the link you will
be emailed.

Please ensure you submit your completed form before the closing date/time.

No CVs accepted – Please complete an official application form if you wish to be considered for this
role.

Closing date: Friday 31st March, 9:00am

If there any questions regarding the post, please contact the Business Manager on 01362 697033.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Northgate High School, Dereham Sixth Form College and DESA are part of Unity Education Trust (UET) is a Multi-Academy Trust built on developing like minded schools to outstanding and beyond through collaborative working that develops a unity of purpose in all that we do.

Northgate High School, Dereham Sixth Form College and DESA are a part of Unity Education Trust which is a charitable company limited by guarantee (Company No. 10591822) registered in England and Wales at Crown Road, Dereham, Norfolk NR20 4AG
Chief Executive Officer: Mr Glyn Hambling, B. Ed. (Hons), M.Sc., N.P.Q.H