Teacher of English
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 30 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 15 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6BX |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 769199cc-46ff-4856-88c1-84077ef6488c |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Current Level 1 Child Protection
Training
• Regular professional development training which has enhanced subject knowledge.
• Evidence of continuous training and commitment to further professional development.
• PREVENT training
Application letter/Form
Experience
• Experience of teaching a range of KS3, KS4 and KS5.
• Experience of teaching KS5.
• Experience of trauma informed approaches.
Knowledge and Understanding
• Outstanding classroom practitioner with a clear understanding of the expectations of curriculum pathways.
• Know what Quality First Teaching looks like.
• To be able to analyse and synthesise data.
• To identify next steps for self –improvement of own knowledge and understanding of the curriculum.
Interest and Motivation relevant to position
• Have a good understanding of relevant and current educational thinking.
• To have a moral purpose to ensure that every child is the best they can be.
• Contribute to the wider school community
• Have an interest in mental health issues for young people
• Have a sound understanding of the philosophy of how children learn
What the school offers its staff
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our growing team as a qualified teacher to deliver English and support across the wider curriculum. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. The successful candidate will work across our bases at Darwin* and at Knutton**. Your role will include delivering English sessions, supporting students with their academic and personal development, and contributing to our enrichment programme. We’re at a key stage in our development and are looking for someone who shares our values, work ethic, and commitment to high standards.
We can offer a rewarding role, working with a team of friendly staff, who are committed to making a difference.
* The Darwin Centre is a 15 bed Tier 4 CAMHS inpatient unit. CEDARS Short Stay School (Darwin Base) is attached to this Centre and supports young people (KS3–5) experiencing significant mental health challenges. We offer a therapeutic and academic environment where small-group teaching, flexible and personalised learning, enrichment and therapeutic activities operate hand-in-hand to foster safety, resilience, and progress.
** CEDARS Pupil Referral Unit provides educational pathways for pupils and students who live in the Newcastle District or Moorlands District of Staffordshire who are not attending mainstream school. We cater for a diverse range of needs and adapt a restorative relational approach to help build young people’s self-esteem and educational opportunities.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Qualifications
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Current Level 1 Child Protection
Training
• Regular professional development training which has enhanced subject knowledge.
• Evidence of continuous training and commitment to further professional development.
• PREVENT training
Application letter/Form
Experience
• Experience of teaching a range of KS3, KS4 and KS5.
• Experience of teaching KS5.
• Experience of trauma informed approaches.
Knowledge and Understanding
• Outstanding classroom practitioner with a clear understanding of the expectations of curriculum pathways.
• Know what Quality First Teaching looks like.
• To be able to analyse and synthesise data.
• To identify next steps for self –improvement of own knowledge and understanding of the curriculum.
Interest and Motivation relevant to position
• Have a good understanding of relevant and current educational thinking.
• To have a moral purpose to ensure that every child is the best they can be.
• Contribute to the wider school community
• Have an interest in mental health issues for young people
• Have a sound understanding of the philosophy of how children learn
What the school offers its staff
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our growing team as a qualified teacher to deliver English and support across the wider curriculum. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. The successful candidate will work across our bases at Darwin* and at Knutton**. Your role will include delivering English sessions, supporting students with their academic and personal development, and contributing to our enrichment programme. We’re at a key stage in our development and are looking for someone who shares our values, work ethic, and commitment to high standards.
We can offer a rewarding role, working with a team of friendly staff, who are committed to making a difference.
* The Darwin Centre is a 15 bed Tier 4 CAMHS inpatient unit. CEDARS Short Stay School (Darwin Base) is attached to this Centre and supports young people (KS3–5) experiencing significant mental health challenges. We offer a therapeutic and academic environment where small-group teaching, flexible and personalised learning, enrichment and therapeutic activities operate hand-in-hand to foster safety, resilience, and progress.
** CEDARS Pupil Referral Unit provides educational pathways for pupils and students who live in the Newcastle District or Moorlands District of Staffordshire who are not attending mainstream school. We cater for a diverse range of needs and adapt a restorative relational approach to help build young people’s self-esteem and educational opportunities.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.