Key Role Information

Salary
£31,650.00 - £43,607.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Temporary
Closing
16/05/2025 12:00
Interview
TBC
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
Main Pay Range | M1 - M6
Department
English
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.140
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Are you a passionate Teacher of English?

 

We are a good school and continually improving.

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our English Department. You will be a creative, adaptable and dedicated specialist with high aspirations to enable you to deliver creative lessons to inspire pupils. In addition, you will have a demonstrable track record as an excellent classroom practitioner to ensure pupils meet or exceed expected progress. 

 

In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children. For further information or to discuss the post please contact Mrs Angela Sweeten, Head Teacher on 01325 380815 or by e-mail to asweeten@longfield.nalp.org.uk  

 

If you have any difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact Sam Recruit on 01924 907319 or the Schools HR Team on schoolshr@nalp.org.uk


Qualifications

Graduate in relevant subject with Qualified Teacher Statusessential
Well structured supporting letter indicating beliefs and understanding of important educational issuesessential
Commitment to and track record of continuing professional development relevant to subject areaessential

Skills

Experience/Knowledge

Good classroom practitioner at KS3 & KS4essential
Up to date, excellent knowledge in subject, national and local policy, pedagogy, and classroom practiceessential
Track record of embracing innovationessential
Understanding of competency-based curriculums in-line with assessment techniques and the ability to develop themessential
Experience in planning assessment strategies in line with desired outcomes  essential
A knowledge of current health and safety issues  essential

Relevant Skills

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with a range of different audiences including providing sensitive feedback to parents/carers and other professionals regarding pupil developmentessential
Ability to work effectively in a wide range of partnerships to achieve school improvement   essential
Ability or commitment to develop the use of new technology to a high level    essential
Ability to use ICT effectively in the classroom and to support learningessential
Understanding and commitment to raising standards, target setting and reviewing performanceessential

Longfield Academy

Angela Sweeten

asweeten@longfield.nalp.org.uk

Longfield Road
Darlington
Durham
DL3 0HT

Safeguarding Information

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give Northern Arch Learning Partnership consent to check their status if they are registered with the DBS Update Service. The Trust complies with the Code of Practice issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that may arise during this search at interview.

The Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.