Job Description

Academy:

King Edward VII Academy

Category:

Teaching

Start Date:

ASAP

Closing Date:

Fri, Jun 27, 2025

Job Weeks:

All Year Round

Hours:

Casual Contract, Variable Hours

Type:

Casual, Variable Hours

Job Reference:

JUN20251300

Salary: Unqualified Teachers Pay Scale (UNQ) / Qualified Teachers Pay Scale: Main Pay Scale (MPS)

Casual Contract, Variable Hours

Start Date: As soon as possible

King Edward VII Academy is seeking to appoint casual relief teachers. If you are an excellent and experienced teacher, who is passionate about education and are excited about continuing to develop your practice, then we want to hear from you.


Ofsted (October, 2024) stated: 'The school expects high standards of pupils' work and behaviour. It reminds pupils that every minute counts in meeting these standards. Pupils are rising to this challenge. They know that they attend an inclusive school that has improved rapidly. In the past, academic outcomes have been low. Now, however, the sense of ambition is abundantly clear. Lessons are engaging and focused. Pupils learn well.'

Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and , for more details about the role. We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the "Planning your application" section from page 10. 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 the Relief Teacher role will be to ensure pupils receive an excellent education through the delivery of high-quality teaching.

The ideal candidate will have:

Undergraduate degree


Experience of teaching in an educational setting


Knowledge and understanding of providing effectively for the individual needs of all pupils


Evidence of continuous INSET and commitment to further professional development


Knowledge and understanding of the monitoring, assessment, recording and reporting of pupils' progress



King Edward VII Academy is a large, diverse, and comprehensive 11-18 school. The school is calm, orderly, and purposeful. The school's culture is built around high expectations and consistent structures and routines; these enable teachers to focus on the subjects they love and are expert in.


King Edward VII Academy has a rich and prestigious history; thousands of students have walked the halls of the magnificent building all in pursuit of the same excellence that the academy strives for today.


In October 2024, King Edward VII Academy and Sixth Form received a Good rating from Ofsted for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development to effectiveness of leadership and management, with the report recognising the rapid positive change that has taken place across the academy.


The report mentioned that "the school's curriculum is ambitious and ensures that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the curriculum alongside their peers. The curriculum sets out what pupils will learn and the correct order in which it is taught. High-quality training and support from the trust have led to precise teaching. Teachers use their strong subject knowledge to present new concepts clearly. Staff are invested in the school and the community. They feel well supported by leaders who manage their workload with sensitivity. They want the very best for pupils and are proud to work at the school."


To view the report please visit the Ofsted Information page on the school website.


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 Kings Lynn click here.


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.


If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Joanne Wiseman, PA to Principal (joannewiseman@kesacademy.org.uk)


To apply for this role please click the Apply button on this page to complete the online application form.

Closing date for applications: 12pm on Friday 27th June 2025

Interview date: To be arranged

Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.