Location: Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Contract Type: Permanent (Part-Time/Full-Time)
Salary: £31,650 – £49,084 Annually
Closing Date: Midnight, 14th March 2025
Start Date: September 2025
Visa Sponsorship: Available
About Ormiston Horizon Academy
Ormiston Horizon Academy (OHA) is dedicated to providing an outstanding education for all students. Located in the heart of the community, we strive for excellence in everything we do. Our vision is to inspire and empower students to achieve beyond their horizons, ensuring every learner has the tools and opportunities they need to succeed.
As an OHA teacher, you will collaborate closely with the Principal, Senior Leadership Team, and other stakeholders to ensure the academy’s goals are met, fostering a vibrant and supportive educational environment for both students and staff.
Key Responsibilities
As an English Teacher at Ormiston Horizon Academy, your role will include:
- Delivering High-Quality Lessons: Plan and teach engaging English lessons that align with the National Curriculum (KS3 and KS4).
- Promoting Academic Achievement: Foster an environment where students are motivated to reach their potential, helping them build a love for the subject and excel academically.
- Personal Tutor Role: Take on pastoral responsibilities, managing the welfare of your tutor group and acting as a first point of contact for students, parents, and staff.
- Collaborative Development: Work alongside colleagues in the Ormiston Academies network, sharing best practices and participating in joint planning.
- Supporting Safeguarding: Maintain a strong focus on safeguarding, ensuring a safe and positive environment for all students.
- Administrative Duties: Manage day-to-day administrative tasks, including taking registers, dealing with student behavior, and supporting the smooth operation of the school.
Required Qualifications & Skills
To be considered for this role, you should have the following:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply)
- Knowledge of the National Curriculum (KS3 & KS4 English)
- Commitment to Safeguarding: A thorough understanding of child protection and safeguarding policies.
- Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and parents.
- Strong Work Ethic & Enthusiasm: Passion for teaching and a willingness to go above and beyond for your students.
We are looking for individuals who are:
- Creative, Reflective, and Analytical: Able to adapt lessons to meet student needs.
- Supportive and Open to Change: Willing to evolve with new teaching methods and initiatives.
- Humorous and Approachable: Building positive relationships with students and staff.
- Dedicated to Personal Development: Committed to ongoing professional growth and work-life balance.
Benefits of Working at Ormiston Horizon Academy
OHA provides a supportive and rewarding work environment. As part of Ormiston Academies Trust, you will enjoy:
- Professional Development: Access to a wide range of CPD opportunities, including internal and external training.
- Work-Life Balance: Supportive leadership with flexible working hours and wellbeing initiatives such as Wellbeing Wednesdays.
- Competitive Salary and Benefits: Generous salary package, including potential to take on the Raising Standards Leader role, with a TLR of £3,389.43.
- National Recognition: Work in a Trust committed to improving the educational outcomes of disadvantaged students across the UK.
- Inclusive Culture: A focus on diversity, equality of opportunity, and a strong sense of community.
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about teaching and want to be part of an innovative, supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you. Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached and submit your application via the provided link.
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Important Dates
- Closing Date for Applications: Midnight, 14th March 2025
- Start Date: September 2025
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunity
Ormiston Horizon Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity, and flexible working arrangements will be considered. All successful applicants will undergo suitability checks, including references, an enhanced DBS check, and additional safeguarding procedures.
By joining Ormiston Horizon Academy, you will be part of a team that is making a real difference to students’ lives, supporting their academic and personal growth in a rewarding, forward-thinking environment. Apply today and take the next step in your teaching career with us!