Salary: MPR 1-6 (UPS available)+ AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional AET Benefits Hours: 32.5 (Full time) Start Date: September 2024 Are you committed to academic excellence and supporting every child to succeed? If the answer is YES, this is a real opportunity to join our team at Unity City Academy to be part of our exciting journey. Due to continued growth we are excited to be seeking to appoint an additional inspirational Teacher of English with a passion for accelerating progress within our English department. Candidates must be able to teach across the ability and age range. We are looking for an individual committed to being an excellent classroom practitioner - someone with a positive approach who will have the highest expectations of what students can achieve. In return, you will have the opportunity to work in an innovative and highly supportive Academy. The successful candidate will be a team player who is passionate about their classroom practice and committed to ensuring that teaching and learning is the very best it can be. We need someone who is invested in developing their own subject knowledge and teaching pedagogy, as well as that of others. Unity City Academy is a successful and growing provider of 11 to 16 education in the east end of Middlesbrough. The Academy has recently achieved an Ofsted "Good" rating in all categories and has over 900 students on roll, 64% of whom are pupil premium. UCA is part of AET which in turn means we have access to a wide range of training and educational opportunities. Unity City Academy has an incredibly passionate staff body that strives to ensure that children do not just achieve academic excellence but that our students are worldwise, cultured and proud of their individuality. As part of the UCA family you will have: A huge amount of job satisfaction working with the local community to best support young people in the school; Access to training and personal development packages such as the opportunity to complete a wide variety of NPQs; A robust CPD schedule which has different tiers depending upon your need and position within the academy and based upon the core principles of learning. The ability for career progression in a growing Academy; The opportunity to be brave and creative in well-resourced classrooms; The chance to work in an Academy which strives to be at the centre of its local community, providing the highest standards of education and a strong desire for every child to succeed; Access to Employee Benefits package which includes: healthcare scheme, BHSF, along with the Teachers' Pension and Local Government Pension scheme. Employees have also had access to the government approved Child Care Voucher Scheme through Sodexo (if eligible). Healthier employees and healthier families: Cycle to work scheme Online bike scheme Travel and leisure scheme Vivup Employee Assistance Programme Gym membership Healthier finances Affordable loan schemes Discount scheme - access the best deals from the UK's major retailers, supermarkets, dining out, leisure activities and much more Financial advice Home electronics and mobile phone scheme School visits are welcome, to arrange please contact: The role is due to commence: September 2024 Closing date: 17th May 2024 Interviews are scheduled to take place as soon as possible after the closing date We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty. Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident