Teacher of English with the possibility of a TLR (King’s Academy Ringmer)

Job introduction

Hours of work: 32.5

Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: 8:30am Monday 10 March 2025

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

King’s Academy Ringmer

Lewes Road

Ringmer

East Sussex

BN8 5RB

Phone:   01273 812220

Email:     amanda.french@kingsacademies.uk

Website: www.kgaringmer.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the role

Are you a passionate and driven teacher of English with a real love for literature?

Do you want to work in a school where the leadership is visible and supportive?

Due to internal promotions, we are seeking to appoint another teacher of English to join our highly successful team on 1 September 2025.  We welcome applications for experienced teachers or ECTs.  There may be a pastoral TLR available for the right candidate.

What can we offer you?

• Leaders who create a positive working environment where Teaching and Learning is the priority
• An established, motivated and supportive department 
• Conscientious and hardworking students in a ‘very happy and safe school’ (OFSTED 2024)
• An effective behaviour for learning policy where ‘pupils behave well’ (OFSTED 2024) 
• A supportive and collaborative staff body
• An excellent CPD programme and opportunities for progression
• Two week October half term and bespoke wellbeing days
• Academy wide staff benefits and discounts (My KGA)
• The opportunity to work in an Eco School

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an English specialist with the drive to motivate and challenge pupils
• Set and maintain high standards for academic achievement and behaviour
• Contribute to the development and review of the curriculum so pupils are inspired to learn
• Proactively contribute to the development of the department through professional development 
• Have a commitment to developing practice and pedagogy 
• Believe in creating strong relationships with pupils and contribute to the pastoral work of the school

King’s Academy Ringmer:

King's Academy Ringmer is a rural comprehensive with an ethos of "Kindness, Ambition, Resilience ". Our most recent Ofsted states “the school has a culture of courtesy and respect” and “pupils are expected to work hard and commit to their learning”.  Our results are significantly above national average for all students.  We offer a broad, ‘exceptional’ enrichment offer through our Super Curriculum and students say “there is something for everyone”. 

King’s Academy Ringmer is also an Eco School and winner of the Department for Education’s Sustainability award.  

The English Department:

The team is a highly motivated and passionate group of practitioners who make literature the forefront of what they do. The department strives to excel in the teaching of English but also to instil a love and curiosity for literature in all its forms with each colleague bringing expertise in different fields of the discipline. The team welcome new voices and perspectives on texts that have been taught for many years and revamp the workings of these texts organically every year. 

King’s Group Academies:

King’s Academy Ringmer is part of King’s Group Academies.  At King’s Group Academies our vision is to provide ‘opportunity and success on a global stage’ which means we have a vision of a global community of pupils and colleagues whose connection broadens horizons and fosters understanding. Our values of ‘Honesty, Faith, and Courage’ drive our passion and ensure we collaborate within our UK communities and internationally, promoting global citizenship and cultural awareness. We believe that every pupil deserves a team of dedicated educators and staff who are deeply invested in their success, supported by positive partnerships with parents who hold us to the highest standards.

For full details and an application form can be download directly from our website:  https://www.kgaringmer.uk/vacancies/teaching-staff-vacancies or contact Amanda French on either 01273 815460 or amanda.french@kingsacademies.uk quoting job reference P/497.   We offer a first class working environment with supportive colleagues and opportunities for career development.

King’s Academy Ringmer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts within our Multi Academy trust are exempt for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all applicants will be required to declare spent and unspent convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as spent and complete an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Closing date for applications is Monday 10 March 2025 at 8.30am with the interview date TBC. 

We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Additional information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).

For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.