Teacher of English / Deputy Head of English

Ref: SCH-AAT-0209 6 day(s) remaining
Establishment: The Gatwick School Location: Crawley Salary: M1 £33,075.00 to UPS3 £50,471.00 (including Fringe) Department: TEACH Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 04/07/2025 13:39 Interview Date: To be confirmed Start Date: 01/09/2025

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale - Fringe | M1 - UPS3

The Role

Teacher of English / Deputy Head of English

An exceptional opportunity for a forward-thinking Teacher of English/Deputy Head of English has arisen. 


We would love to hear from you if: 

  • you have Qualified Teacher Status
  • you have a genuine passion for teaching 
  • you are enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team 
  • you are committed to raising the achievement of all students of all abilities 


In return for your passion and commitment, we offer: 

  • A supportive team who place our values of Chances, Choices, Culture at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations 
  • Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD 
  • Fringe allowance  
  • Two week October half term  
  • TLR for Deputy Head of English position
  • All-through primary and secondary with opportunity for input on curriculum development 
  • Exciting opportunities to work with primary colleagues on enrichment days to enhance secondary readiness for children 
  • A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment 
  • A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff 
  • The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way 
  • Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books 
  • Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes various benefits, including, access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support 


Experienced teachers and ECTs are invited to apply.


We welcome candidates for tours or an informal chat with the Head of Department. Please contact esturt@auroraacademies.org.uk for further information.


We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Qualifications

Qualification Title Grade
Qualified Teacher Status
Essential

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
Demonstrable commitment to equality of opportunity and inclusive education
Essential
Excellent communication (written, oral, and presentation skills)
Essential
Ability to analyse and evaluate pupil data in order to set aspirational and challenging targets for individuals
Essential
Ability to develop a classroom environment ethos and structure for managing behaviour which enables pupils to become independent and self-managing
Essential
Experience/Knowledge
Knowledge of SEN Code of Practice
Essential
Understanding and application of school improvement principles
Essential
Knowledge of curriculum and best practice in relation to the relevant key stage(s)
Essential
Thorough knowledge and understanding or national priorities and current developments
Desirable
Personal Attributes
A commitment to the school's vision, values, and ethos
Essential
A commitment to Aurora Academies Trust vision, values, and ethos
Essential
Experience
Experience of Ofsted processes
Desirable
Use of innovative approaches to the development of teaching and learning, including AfL and ICT
Essential
Proven track record in bringing about improvement in pupil outcomes
Essential
Successful partnership working with other schools and/or academies, external agencies, and stakeholders
Essential
CPD / Training
Further relevant professional studies
Desirable

Safeguarding Information


Aurora Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.


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

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The Gatwick School

23 Gatwick Road
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 9TP

Emily Sturt

The Gatwick School is an all-through school to Year 11, located just a few minutes south of London Gatwick Airport. 

Founded in 2014, our school is part of the Aurora Academies Trust, and has approximately 400 students in primary and 600 in the secondary phase. 


‘I love working at TGS because it truly feels like one big family. It’s not often you find a workplace where, the support we give each other is so exceptional. We come together during challenging times and take time to celebrate the good moments as well. It makes it easy to show up every day when you have such a strong, caring team around you.’ 



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