The Sir John Colfox Academy is looking for a Teacher - English to join our fantastic {Team:} team. Could this be you?

Actual Salary £30,000 - £46,525.00 per annum (M1 to UP3)

This job is Full Time. It is offered on a Permanent basis.

Approximate start date 01/09/2024.

This is a superb opportunity for a talented practitioner who wants to work in a warm and welcoming school which values its staff highly (we encourage applications from ECTs). We have an innovative KS3 curriculum purposefully created for our students. It provides a diverse and rich foundation, supporting their studies at KS4 and KS5. We are interested in teachers who have high expectations of what their students can achieve, and who believe in the power of their subject to make a difference in students’ lives. We are committed to managing workload and enabling teachers to focus on their core purpose; delivering high-quality learning opportunities for students. If you love English and enjoy sharing your passion with young people, we will help nurture your talent and support your career as you progress. The breadth of subjects within the department means that there are always opportunities for colleagues to pursue areas of interest including possibility of teaching at A-Level.

Visits to the school are also warmly accepted.

Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.

If you have any further questions, please contact the recruiting manager Amanda Tuck on 01308 422291 or by emailing recruitmentwest@initiolearning.org

About our School

Set in a stunning location overlooking Bridport and the surrounding rolling hills, the Sir John Colfox Academy was built in 1999, and offers a lovely environment for staff to work in and where students can achieve their maximum potential.

‘Inspiring learners, Achieving Excellence is our aim’, and we are proud of our wonderful team of teaching and support staff who do their very best to bring this to life for all of our students.

Whilst we are very proud of our record of excellent exam results, and our recent ‘Good’ Ofsted rating, we believe a first class education is about much more than this, and aspire for all our students to have a school experience that gives them access to a wide range of extracurricular activities and cultural enrichment.

For more information please visit our school website: https://www.colfox.org/

We welcome visits to our school - if you would like to arrange a visit or require more information, please refer to the contact details above.

Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide:

• a genuine commitment to supporting professional development

• a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all

• free onsite parking

• access to the local government or teachers pension scheme

• a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan