Second in Department and Teacher of English

Second in Department, English – Furness Academy  And Teacher of English – Furness Academy
Required for September 2025 
Job Reference Code: FET 014/1301
Salary range: MPR – UPR depending on experience, plus TLR 2b (Second in Department) 
Full time, permanent contracts

Furness Education Trust is a multi-academy trust based in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria serving the Furness Community, located near the centre of the historic shipbuilding town, we are close to the southern boundary of the Lake District National Park. Currently comprised of seven schools including Furness Academy, Walney School and five primary schools, the Trust aims to develop best practice by collaborating and working together to give the best of everything to every child.

We are looking for two positive, enthusiastic and inspiring teachers of English to join our team.

•    A main scale teacher
•    Second in department with responsibility for “Raising Standards” within the department.

The successful applicants will have excellent subject knowledge and a strong desire to engage students in learning and will assist the Subject Leader in ensuring that teaching is of the highest possible standard and that students of all abilities maximise their attainment and progress.

Within the department you will find committed teachers with a passion for their subject who communicate effectively to ensure the success of our students. If you share these skills and have a desire to make a real difference to young peoples’ lives then we would welcome your application. We welcome applications from ECTs and experienced individuals.

We are:
•    A seven school multi-academy Trust with over 2600 students, four schools rated Ofsted Good and two rated Ofsted Outstanding, with excellent potential for the future;
•    A family of schools with a comprehensive intake, playing a key role in our local community and a strong foundation of moral purpose;
•    A Trust that has at its heart a sense of ambition and determination to deliver excellent teaching, care and holistic school experience.
•    A Trust whose work is underpinned by the values of collaboration, aspiration, excellence and integrity to deliver the best possible education and opportunities for all students.

We will offer you:
•    A very welcoming Trust where the development of every person matters.
•    Hard-working, committed and aspirational staff and students.
•    An extensive induction programme with an allocated mentor and extensive programme of subject specific and whole school CPD programme.
•    The whole-hearted support of Furness Education Trust’s Leadership Team.
•    A welcoming and dedicated English department, consisting of ten motivated and experienced teachers.
•    An employee benefit scheme.
•    Opportunities to work across the Trust in different phases.
•    A recruitment and retention allowance may be available for the correct candidate.

You will:
•    Secure high-quality teaching and learning and lead by own example in the classroom.
•    Raise levels of achievement for all students in the subject area.
•    Understand your accountability for the performance standards of your students.
•    Make a sustained and well-informed contribution to the English provision at the Academy as well as whole Academy improvement strategies.
•    Work collaboratively with other schools in our Multi-Academy Trust.
•    Work with the head of department and colleagues to develop departmental expertise and to enrich students learning including through trips and visits.

Furness Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students.  All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines.  This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.  This is a permanent post.
 
Closing date: Thursday 30 January 2025
Interviews: W/C 3 February 2025

For further information or enquiries regarding this post, please contact the HR Manager on 01229 484277 or via email to hrrecruitment@furnessacademy.co.uk, or alternatively you may download an information package and application form from our website at www.furnessacademy.co.uk. Please note we only accept CVs with a fully completed application form.