Teacher of English

Reports to:         Associate Assistant Principal – English & Literacy

Start date:          January 2025

Location:            Isaac Newton Academy, 1 Cricklefield Pl, Ilford IG1 1FY

 Salary:                Ark MPS/UPS (£35,368-£53,230) depending on experience, TLR available for the right candidate

Closing date:      5pm, Friday 18th October 2024

Interviews:         Candidates will be contacted once shortlisted

Ark Isaac Newton Academy is a non-denominational, non-selective school, welcoming students of all backgrounds from the local community. We opened in 2012 with our inaugural cohort of 180 year 7 students. Isaac Newton Academy is an all through school with students from Reception to Year 13. Our mission is - Striving together to be pioneers whose legacy makes a positive difference for our world.

The school was founded on the belief that all pupils can make dramatic progress within the right environment. Students, teachers, staff and parents are committed to making Isaac Newton a vibrant and inclusive learning community in which everyone can succeed.

We offer a rich curriculum emphasising core academic subjects, whilst providing the facilities, time and specialist staff to ensure students develop across a range of subjects. Music is at the heart of our school, with every student learning an instrument and all secondary students having the chance to be part of our Big Band ensembles.

Our school won Secondary School of the Year in the 2018 Shine a Light Awards for its commitment to developing pupils’ communication skills and was shortlisted for Secondary School of the Year in the 2018 TES Awards. Our Music Department were recently shortlisted for Excellence in Creative Arts at the TES School Awards 2023.

The opportunity

We are now seeking a skilled and committed teacher to join the English department. This position will entail working closely with the Associate Assistant Principal – English & Literacy and other post-holders in the English team to support the achievement of students at Isaac Newton Academy. You will have a chance to collaborate with other Ark teachers and leaders across the network, where there are numerous opportunities to develop knowledge and expertise.

At INA, we are highly ambitious for our students, and our staff are pivotal to our success. As part of the staff team, you will have the opportunity to work with great colleagues and develop your career through an outstanding professional development programme. You will be encouraged to be a reflective and open practitioner and be supported by the expertise of the Principal and experienced network colleagues, to develop yourself as an outstanding teacher.

In addition, we offer attractive remuneration, above the national pay scales as well as a range of benefits.

The successful candidate will:

• be a strong teacher with a proven track record of securing excellent outcomes
•  have up-to-date knowledge of subject curricula and assessment requirements for English
•  be passionate about English education and the importance the subject has in the wider culture and ethos of the academy
• have ambition to grow and develop

To apply

For further information on this brilliant opportunity as well as the fantastic benefits available, please see the job description and person specification below.

Job Descrption & Person Specification

If you would like to have an informal discussion with the Principal about the role, or if you have an technical questions about the application process, please contact his Executive Assistant and HR Lead, Sam Jones at HR@isaacnewtonacademy.org.

Applications will be reviewed periodically, and the school may close the vacancy early and contact you for interview if high numbers of applications are received so early applications are advisable.

Please note that if you are shortlisted for the role that we will complete online searches as part of due diligence checks in line with KCSIE guidance.

To read more about Ark, please visit https://arkonline.org/about-us/what-we-do

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our academies. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process which will include questions about safeguarding.

This process is outlined here, but can be provided in more detail if requested. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.