Salford City Academy has an exciting opportunity to appoint a Teacher of English. We wish to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and inspirational teacher who can make a significant contribution to the English Department on their journey of sustained improvement.

The English department at Salford City Academy has achieved strong outcomes, with results improving year on year. In 2024, the English Department achieved outcomes for both English Literature that were above national average and in line with national average for English Language. The English team at Salford City Academy is an exciting team to join, with the department recently being recognised with the teamwork award. The department benefits from excellent leadership with a highly experienced Head of Department along with two TLR holders with responsibility for KS4 and KS4 respectively. The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic, supportive, and experienced team with improving the life chances for our students at the core of their values.

There is no better time to join our academy. We continue to improve year on year, our academy is oversubscribed, enabling us to expand our team significantly and invest heavily in the school building and site. We are committed to supporting flexible working and continue to develop our practice within our team. Please read further information below and watch our 'Why join us' video to find out more!

Why apply for the Teacher of English post at Salford City Academy?

More pay:

· As part of United Learning we pay an average of 5% above national scales - the best rates of pay in the sector;

· We offer a health cash plan giving you money towards essential medical treatment - including eyecare and flu vaccinations;

More time:

· All our academies start every term with an additional INSET day set aside for your own planning (in addition to the usual five INSET days - giving you eight in total);

· At least one guaranteed paid personal day each year, to use as you want; and we offer opportunities for flexible working.

More support:

· We provide high quality training and development for every stage in your career;

· Every teacher benefits from a bespoke development plan to support your progression and aspirations;

· We give you access to a high quality curriculum with excellent resources and provide support from expert subject advisers;

Track Record of Success:

Salford City Academy sits within the top schools in Salford for progress in the DFE's performance tables. In 2024 students achieved 72% in English and Maths headlines. Progress for pupil premium students has narrowed with academic results at the academy improving year on year. We are highly ambitious to be one of the highest performing schools in the North West.

Culture of Excellence:

We believe that students learn best in a calm and purposeful environment. We set high standards for students and our disruption free behaviour policy ensures that teachers can teach with clear and simple systems designed to facilitate good teaching and a calm environment. Our students are fantastic, they are polite, courteous and well-mannered. All guests to the academy comment on the warm, welcoming and delightful culture that we have fostered.

State of the art facilities

The academy enjoys state of the art facilities and has a committed, high quality teaching team which is focussed on engaging and motivating all students. We have invested over £3.5 million in the last two years and a further £1.5 million committed to be invested. We have a state-of-the-art gymnasium, free for all staff, brand new dining, and catering facilities, vast outside space with a new 3G pitch, newly built music and drama rooms. Our digital strategy ensures students and staff have access to the latest digital and electronic resources. With staff having a personal surface pro laptop.

Mission Statement

Our vision is to provide an excellent education for all our students, which brings out the best in all of them and prepares them for success in life. The academy is an exciting place to be, and it is an excellent time to join us.

We are proud members of the Salford community, constantly striving to be the best and bringing out the best in everyone. Tolerance, mutual respect, honesty, and co-operation are fostered in line with our Culture of Excellence. All students and staff strive for excellence and demonstrate this through our Culture of Excellence values -Responsibility, Excellence, Aspiration, Commitment and Teamwork. These underpin every aspect of our curriculum and academy life.

If you want to find out more, please visit our website

https://www.salfordcity-academy.org/

Closing Date: 6th May 2025

Interviews: 14th May 2025

Salford City Academy sits within the top schools in Salford for progress in the DFE's performance tables. In 2024 students achieved 72% in English and Maths headlines. Progress for pupil premium students has narrowed with academic results at the academy improving year on year. We are highly ambitious to be one of the highest performing schools in the North West.

Culture of Excellence:

We believe that students learn best in a calm and purposeful environment. We set high standards for students and our disruption free behaviour policy ensures that teachers can teach with clear and simple systems designed to facilitate good teaching and a calm environment. Our students are fantastic, they are polite, courteous and well-mannered. All guests to the academy comment on the warm, welcoming and delightful culture that we have fostered.

State of the art facilities

The academy enjoys state of the art facilities and has a committed, high quality teaching team which is focussed on engaging and motivating all students. We have invested over £3.5 million in the last two years and a further £1.5 million committed to be invested. We have a state-of-the-art gymnasium, free for all staff, brand new dining, and catering facilities, vast outside space with a new 3G pitch, newly built music and drama rooms. Our digital strategy ensures students and staff have access to the latest digital and electronic resources. With staff having a personal surface pro laptop.

Mission Statement

Our vision is to provide an excellent education for all our students, which brings out the best in all of them and prepares them for success in life. The academy is an exciting place to be, and it is an excellent time to join us.

We are proud members of the Salford community, constantly striving to be the best and bringing out the best in everyone. Tolerance, mutual respect, honesty, and co-operation are fostered in line with our Culture of Excellence. All students and staff strive for excellence and demonstrate this through our Culture of Excellence values -Responsibility, Excellence, Aspiration, Commitment and Teamwork. These underpin every aspect of our curriculum and academy life.

· As part of United Learning we pay an average of 5% above national scales - the best rates of pay in the sector;

· We offer a health cash plan giving you money towards essential medical treatment - including eyecare and flu vaccinations;

More time:

· All our academies start every term with an additional INSET day set aside for your own planning (in addition to the usual five INSET days - giving you eight in total);

· At least one guaranteed paid personal day each year, to use as you want; and we offer opportunities for flexible working.

More support:

· We provide high quality training and development for every stage in your career;

· Every teacher benefits from a bespoke development plan to support your progression and aspirations;

· We give you access to a high quality curriculum with excellent resources and provide support from expert subject advisers