Teacher of English - John Whitgift Academy

Delta Academies Trust; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000

Job description

John Whitgift Academy are looking to appoint an outstanding, committed, and motivated Teacher of English to join our academy in September 2025 on a full-time, permanent basis. ECTs are welcome to apply.

How would you like to join a rapidly expanding academy which is heading towards outstanding? Our student numbers are increasing year by year and we are the highest performing academy in North East Lincolnshire and are in the top 4% of the most improved academies in the country. As an academy we are continually building on our strengths and are proud to have the highest of expectations.

Our academy

We currently have over 900 students on role aged 11 – 16. Our academy is situated close to the A180 making it ideal for commuting. Despite being one of the most rapidly growing academies in North East Lincolnshire, due primarily to our success and outcomes over recent years, relationships between students and staff are excellent and we have maintained a small school friendly atmosphere. Behaviour in our academy is very good with a relentless focus upon learning and aspiration.

In addition, we are fortunate to have some outstanding facilities that help to further enhance the quality of teaching and learning, such as an Engineering block, 2 full size swimming pools, and a 207-seater cinema.

Why John Whitgift Academy

The whole of our staff have been part of our journey to where we are today. We work as teams within a team. Our whole aim is for all our students to achieve their best potential. There are plenty of opportunities for career development for the successful applicant.

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical, and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area:

Financial Wellbeing:

1. Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
2. Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
3. Access to an extensive discounts platform

Physical Wellbeing:

1. 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
2. Gym & fitness discounts
3. Cycle to Work scheme*
4. Free annual flu jab

Mental Wellbeing:

1. Access to an industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme
2. Menopause Support Service
3. Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained

For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at Careers with Delta • Delta Academies Trust.

If you would like to know more about this vacancy, please contact the academy on 01472 311080.

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However, it is important to note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may limit the numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

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