Teacher of English

Teacher of English

ECTs encouraged to apply

Start date: September 2025

Main Scale/UPS (Fringe Allowance)

King Harold Academy is a school with a clear and ambitious vision: to become one of the kindest, hardest-working, highest-achieving schools in the UK. We are a superb community school with incredible students, supportive parents and talented, committed staff members.

KHA is a genuinely lovely working environment. We have the privilege of teaching polite, friendly and ambitious children who enjoy coming to school and love seeing their teachers and peers each day. Visitors often comment on the positive, happy energy our staff and pupils exude. All of our staff are deeply committed to one another's professional development and success, and the betterment of our pupils' life changes. You can feel it straight away when you visit us - it's a happy and joyful place to work - and we're proud of it!

Members of our teaching team are challenged and inspired to be the best teacher they can possibly be, and participate in the wider life of our school community. The successful candidate will relish the opportunity to work alongside our staff members, and feel welcomed and valued in their role. Here are some examples of what current teachers say about being part of the KHA English team:

● "A supportive, inspiring, and motivated team" Ms Harris, Lead Practitioner.

● "An incredibly strong department who look out for and work together as a team. Everyone always helps each other out" Ms Scibetta, Second in English.

● "Weekly department time is invaluable, giving us the chance as a team to get in to the minutiae of what we're trying to achieve" Mr Saunders, Director of English and Reading

Our expectations of pupils and staff at King Harold are extremely high - because we care about getting the very best for children. We live by a clear set of values that drive everything we do:

o Kindness

o Hard Work

o Ambition

These values shape all aspects of the work we do: the curriculum we teach, our behaviour policy, our teaching framework, our enrichment programme, our approach to teacher wellbeing, our interactions with parents and students - everything we do.

We are a rapidly-developing, growing secondary school. It is an exciting time to come and work with us, to be part of a team who are building a school that transforms the life chances of young people in the community, with ambitions to become a beacon of excellence in the educational sector.

As a Teacher of English, you will be part of our exciting and dynamic English Team, who are currently refining the curriculum to surgically address the needs of a modern English student whilst unequivocally teaching to the top and scaffolding up. You'll bring your excellent subject knowledge, enthusiasm for all things English, a desire to inspire, as well as your undeniable love of reading. We are looking for someone with the same ability and desire to promote an insatiable curiosity of the world through Literature.

As a department, we are a cohesive team of talented and hardworking teachers who are determined to help all our pupils achieve the very best outcomes. The professional vision for the department is that, as a team, we create the conditions where everyone can contribute to the department's success, grow as both teachers and leaders, and who commit to the whole school - and the gentle (but often intense!) competition as form tutors. We're rapidly developing a culture that enables our pupils to flourish academically and personally, and can secure their best futures: the best universities and apprenticeships; the best jobs; the best career paths; the best experiences. Come and join us on this mission!

If you're interested in playing a key role in building a school community that provides a transformative education for its students, then King Harold Academy is an exciting opportunity for you.

The successful candidate will have/be:

● Kind, Hard-Working and Ambitious

● A passion for teaching English;

● Experience of teaching KS3 and KS4 English;

● An outstanding practitioner of English with a proven track record of examination outcomes at KS4;

● The ability to contribute to a highly ambitious, inspiring curriculum

● The highest aspirations and expectations for all students, yourself and our school;

● Aspiring to progress their career.

King Harold Academy also benefits from being part of the Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT).

As an employee of TKAT you will benefit from:

● A wide variety of opportunities for professional development, including the potential to develop your career at more than one TKAT academy;

● Opportunities to work flexibly, where possible;

● Our support for your wellbeing at work; and

● The rewards of working to improve the life chances of our pupils.

Application packs can be downloaded from our website www.kha-tkat.org. Completed application forms should be sent or emailed to Mrs Campbell at michaela.campbell@kha-tkat.org.

If you would like to arrange an informal conversation with the Headteacher prior to application, please contact Mrs Campbell.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted unless accompanied by a fully completed application form.

Health and Safety

King Harold follows the TKAT, Essex and Government guidelines in order to protect students, staff and visitors to the school.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Equal Opportunities

TKAT is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic for example race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit. This includes applications from individuals wishing to work full time, part time or on a flexible basis.

Closing date: Wednesday 26th March 2025

Interviews: w/c 31st March 2025

King Harold Academy is committed to the protection and safety of its students and the successful candidate will be subject to DBS, Bared List and two reference checks as part of the School's Safeguarding Procedures. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post in accordance with the Immigration Act 2016.

King Harold is a vibrant 11-16 mixed comprehensive school where each student is valued. The school is part of the Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), whose aims are to raise achievement and establish best teaching practices as an "Accredited Schools Group".