Job Description

St. Michael's CE Middle School is looking for a Teacher of English to join our fantastic team. Could this be you?



Actual Salary 31,650 - 35,674 per annum (M1 to M3).



This job is Full Time, annual hours 1265.



It is offered on a temporary basis until 31/08/2026.



Approximate start date 3 September 2025.



We are looking for a teacher with the ability and enthusiasm to teach English across the middle school age range (Year 5 to Year 8). This is an exciting opportunity for a practitioner with a passion for English to teach the subject at a higher level than is typically possible within the primary school system. The role will be based within our Year 6 team where you will be a tutor for a Year 6 class whilst the majority of your timetable will be teaching Key Stage 3 English. As a Year 6 tutor, you will also be involved in supporting preparations for the Year 6 SATS. You may be asked to teach other subjects as part of the role to any year group (in discussion with a candidate over their individual strengths).



We welcome applications from ECT's and the post would be suitable for either primary or secondary trained teachers.



Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.



If you have any further questions, please contact the recruiting manager

Clair Haynes on 01202 883433

or by emailing

chaynes@stmichaelsmiddle.org

Initio Learning Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and aims to provide an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you would like to discuss any changes or support you may need as part of this process, please call or email the recruiting manager (see contact details above).



Initio Learning Trust values and respects the diversity of our workforce, and encourages employees to be their unique selves. Having a diverse and inclusive workforce underpins our core values of collaboration, ambition and respect, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. Applicant shortlisting is done without reference to any personal data including your name.

Applying for a job with us - other things you need to know

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be verified.



Initio Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.



In line with current safer recruitment guidance, we may collect further information for applicants who are shortlisted for interview including criminal record and social media checks, references and verification of qualifications.



All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.



This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2023). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:



https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.



Fluency in English is required for all student and public-facing roles, in accordance with the "fluency duty" (Immigration Act 2016). Please refer to the for further details.