English Teacher (1 year fixed term from September 2024)

Durrington High School has a thriving and successful English department staffed by an enthusiastic team with a range of experience. Our vision is for every student to succeed while also fostering a love of reading, writing and studying English. We are constantly seeking ways to develop and improve our own teaching practice so that we ensure the best possible outcomes for our students. In essence, we want to be one of the best departments in the county and the country. In order to achieve this, we are continuously evaluating our knowledge-rich curriculum and the quality of our provision to ensure that it is pertinent to our students and community.Our department and the wider school offer a huge range of professional development opportunities for staff at all levels of experience to engage with. Career progression (for those wishing to do this) is important to us and we actively seek to both recruit and retain the best staff to join our great staff body.One of our greatest strengths is our teamwork and team spirit. All English staff contribute to planning and resourcing lessons and units of work; this consistency of approach is supported by our fortnightly Subject Planning and Development meetings. CPD and a commitment to staff development are at the heart of everything we do. There are currently 14 staff teaching English, who are supported by three TAs who specialise within the subject. We also have a highly skilled library team with whom we work very closely.If you are an enthusiastic, hardworking, conscientious and energetic teacher, who not only values young people but can motivate and inspire them across the age and ability range, then we would like to hear from you.Applicants are required to complete the application form and return it, alongside a supporting statement (max. 2 pages A4) to ##### or via post to Aggie Gemel, Durrington High School, The Boulevard, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 1JX.We welcome visits to the school and should you wish to book one (or If you have any other questions) about the role, please email Aggie Gemel, Executive Assistant on ##### date for applications is 9am, Wednesday 15th May 2024.Durrington High School is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of all our students.It is a core expectation of every member of staff to safeguard the wellbeing of every child and young person within the school. Staff are supported through regular training and are expected to adhere to the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times.In addition to the statutory pre-employment checks, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, a safeguarding background check and interview.Durrington Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome the unique contributions that everyone can bring to Durrington Multi Academy Trust in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
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