Teacher of English
What skills and experience we're looking for
Alderman White School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and collaborative English teacher, who has a genuine love for the subject, to join our skilful and supportive English department.
Our English Department has a strong reputation for delivering high quality teaching and learning, which is achieved by working together as a team and staying up-to-date with the latest research and developments in teaching and learning. We are looking for an English specialist who is able to teach all abilities within the 11-16 age range.You will have a passion for innovation and the skills to engage, inspire and motivate our students. Experience in teaching Media Studies is desirable but not essential. ECTs are welcome to apply and will benefit from high quality mentoring and support.
Our preferred start date is 22nd April 2025, however, a start date of September 2025 would also be considered.
What the school offers its staff
Alderman White School is a friendly, thriving and stimulating place to work and study. Our students are well-behaved and motivated. We have excellent support from parents and the community, and a talented and positive staff team. We are ambitious for every student and provide high-quality pastoral care and support, as well as outstanding enrichment opportunities for our students and the local community.
Staff wellbeing and development is very important to us – we offer a strong sense of community, high quality staffroom facilities and a carefully tailored staff development programme, centralised behaviour system, a feedback policy which takes account of workload, and access to health services through the Schools Advisory Service.PPA time is above the statutory requirement and can be taken off site.
The school is conveniently located 5 minutes from Junction 25 of the M1, close to the A52, as well as tram and bus routes, in a suburban area close to Nottingham University.
Our membership of White Hills Park Trust, a small local Trust of diverse schools with a common ethos and values, provides excellent opportunities for further professional development and networking.
Additional Information about our School can be found at https://aldermanwhite.school
Further details about the role
White Hills Park Trust comprises six successful schools across Nottinghamshire, three primary, two secondary (one including a sixth form) and one special school. It’s an exciting time as the Trust is embarking on a period of steady growth with further schools joining us soon.We are committed to supporting the wellbeing and career aspirations of our staff team.
Our partnership of schools is united by shared ethos and values, working in deep collaboration to give all of our children the best possible start in life.Our mission is to provide the very best opportunities and outcomes for young people. Our staff work closely together to deliver high quality teaching and learning, share good practice, pool resources and participate in joint projects for the benefit of pupils.
Further information about the Trust can be found at About Us (whptrust.org)
If you would like to discuss the role, or arrange a visit to the school, please contact Heather Crofts, School Administrator on white@whptrust.org or 0115 9170424.
Applications for the post must be submitted by 9am Monday 27 January via our online application form, which can be found at Vacancies (whptrust.org)
Interviews to be held: W/C 3 February 2025
White Hills Park Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The Trust is a Pathfinder for the Framework for Ethical Leadership in Education and expects all leaders to embody these values in their daily work.
All posts are subject to safeguarding responsibilities (relevant to the role), including the duty to protect and promote the welfare of children and young people, and to adhere to the Trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.References will be called prior to interview and online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks.It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).
Paul Heery
CEO
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.