Thank you for your interest in our Teacher of English vacancy. We are seeking an enthusiastic teacher to join our English Faculty for September 2024. We want someone who can communicate the love of English to our students. We want a teacher who has excellent subject knowledge and is keen to work in a wonderful Faculty to deliver outstanding outcomes. Fluency in English is essential to this post.
Orchard serves a richly diverse community in North Bristol, with a high proportion of disadvantaged children who recognise that you can make a real difference to their lives. The mission statement of the school, “inspire today, empower for life”, lies at the heart of all that the school does. As a school we are building our success on our core values, being Open-minded, Respectful, Creative & curious, Healthy, Ambitious, Responsible and Determined. We place no limits on our aspirations for our students.
Please read our Ofsted report which demonstrates we are a seriously good school, alongside the Staff Prospectus and our website too. As the Chartered College Network for Bristol, and through our growing Trust, we take the professional development of staff very seriously.
We particularly welcome applicants who speak one or more community languages, and applicants from currently under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We are committed to taking steps to increase the diversity of our employees and removing any barriers to opportunities and success.
If what we are doing resonates with you, and you are keen to work with us, please do apply. If you have any questions relating to this role, please contact Emma Snell, PA to Headteacher. I warmly welcome your application.
Closing Date: Friday 17th May, 9.00am
Interview Day: Thursday 23rd May
Fluency Duty
This role has been identified as falling within the definition of requiring fluency in spoken English. You will be required to speak English with confidence and be able to conduct a conversation and answer questions for extended periods of time.
Trust in Learning (Academies) is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Our policy and practice is in line with the Department for Education’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ most recent Guidance. We ensure that all appropriate measures are applied in relation to everyone who works for the Trust who is likely to be perceived by the children as a safe and trustworthy adult. Safer recruitment practice includes scrutinising applicants, online checks, verifying identity and academic or vocational qualifications, obtaining professional and character references, checking previous employment history and ensuring that a candidate has the health and physical capacity for the job.