Teacher (English)

We are seeking to appoint an excellent English teacher to our thriving academic and inclusive school situated in the heart of Norwich. As an English specialist school, we aim to instil pupils with a love of literature and language from KS3 all the way to KS5. Our enriching and challenging curriculum introduces pupils to 'the great conversation of humankind' that has taken place across literary history.

This is an opportunity to be part of an innovative and collaborative team dedicated to ensuring students develop the knowledge and character needed to lead great lives.

Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and Job Description, for more details about the role. We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the "Planning your application" section from page 11. This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification in addition to details of your references covering the last 5 years.

The main responsibility of this role will be:
To ensure pupils receive an excellent education through the delivery of high quality teaching
To monitor and support overall progress and development of students as a teacher and therefore contribute to raising standards of student attainment
To offer active support for the School's Policy and Procedures

An appropriate degree and other qualifications required for the award of QTS
Qualified Teacher Status (trainees should be on track to achieve QTS before taking up the post)
Experience of teaching the subject in a secondary school across the 11-16 age range
Experience of the wider role of a teacher in the personal development of pupils, including the main responsibilities of a form tutor
Knowledge of the statutory requirements concerning Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, SEND and Child Protection

Jane Austen College is a school with a unique and exciting history. Set up in 2014 as a flagship free school for the Inspiration Trust, with a specialism in English and Humanities. The college has grown from two-year groups through to a full 11-18 school of over 1000 students. The college has a history of excellent results at both GCSE and A-Level, including STEM A-Levels as part of our unique collaboration with Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form. The college was graded as a 'good' school in its last Ofsted inspection, and the college has continued to build on this through a focus on a broad curriculum, inclusive teaching approaches and school values. It is true to say that its staff write a narrative of success for all our students, ensuring that they all have access to powerful knowledge and transformative extracurricular experiences regardless of background or disadvantage.

We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country's top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country's best educational thinkers and practitioners.

The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools. We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want to create Britain's highest performing federation of 3-19 schools and transform education in the East. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.

For information on what it is like to live and work in Norwich, click here. Jane Austen College was first inspected by Ofsted in October 2016, in line with their guidelines for inspections of new free schools. The most recent, Section 8 inspection was performed in May 2022. Inspectors found that the school shows "enough evidence of improved performance to suggest that the school could be judged outstanding if we were to carry out a section 5 inspection now".

When you join Inspiration Trust's thriving network of talented teachers, leaders and support staff, you join an organisation that supports you to be the best you can be. The Trust offers a varied professional development programme for employees.

We are committed to offering excellent professional opportunities for our staff, through careful support and personalised CPD. We offer a structured and specific induction programme.

Generous holiday entitlement
Teachers' Pension Schemes with generous employer contributions
Employee Assistance Programme which provides a fully confidential service which includes 24/7 free telephone support and access to well-being information, advice and guidance
Discounted travel passes via the First Bus Commuter Travel Club
Cycle-to-work scheme
Retail Benefits offering discounts with many shops and suppliers
Corporate membership of the Norwich Theatre Royal
Salary sacrifice schemes, including car leasing (subject to T&C), healthcare plans, including Dental insurance and Gym membership
SpecSavers VDU Eyecare and Boots Flu vouchers
Free Parking (on most sites)

• Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation