English Teacher
| Posting date: | 29 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,413 to £53,994 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2025 |
| Location: | Edmonton, London, N18 1NB |
| Company: | Lift Schools |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AWA105155_1748513312 |
Summary
Salary: MPR/UPR (Outer London Weighting) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: September 2025
Inspire a love of language. Empower every learner. Teach English at Aylward Academy.
Aylward Academy, part of the LIFT Schools Trust, is seeking a passionate and committed English Teacher to join our vibrant and forward-thinking English department. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a diverse and ambitious school that values creativity, academic rigour, and inclusive education.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has expereince of teaching across the key stages
- Brings high expectations and a belief in every student's potential.
- Is reflective, collaborative and enthusiastic about developing their practice.
- Can deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that inspire a love of reading, writing and critical thinking
About Aylward Academy
Based in Edmonton, North London, Aylward Academy was established in September 2010 and is an 11-19 learning community with over 1,000 students on roll, including a thriving sixth form. Aylward is situated within a diverse and vibrant London community. Many of our students have English as an additional language, and a significant proportion are entitled to the Pupil Premium. The School is currently rated as GOOD by its last Ofsted inspection in July 2021.
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
- Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
- Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
- Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
The role is due to commence September 2025. This is a full time, permanent position.
Closing date: 14 June 2025
Interview date: w/b 16 June 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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