The Bridge Academy opened in September 2007 and we currently cater for 900 students in Years 7-11, and a Sixth Form with 250 students.

Our specialisms are Music and Mathematics and we use them to drive innovation and creativity across the Academy. We set high standards for teaching and learning, and our students enjoy a varied, rich and broad curriculum.

Our award winning building in the South of Hackney is outstanding, with state of the art facilities for our students, staff and the local community.

We seek a dynamic and innovative English Teacher to join our successful English Department. The successful candidate will plan, deliver and develop lessons at KS3 & KS4 with the future possibility of teaching at KS5. The successful candidate will provide our students with the best possible education, helping them to develop a lifelong enthusiasm for learning.

Do you have:

Outstanding classroom practice and high expectations of all learners?
A creative and imaginative approach to teaching and learning?
A proven track record of raising attainment?
Experience in developing partnerships with the community and external organisations?
Expertise in using technology to enhance learning and teaching?

We offer:

An ethos of high expectations for students and staff
A professionally stimulating and supportive working environment
A strong commitment to professional development, progression, incentives and benefits for all staff
Established community and business partnerships, including our sponsor UBS, Queen Mary University, the Tate and the LSO and Queen Mary University, London

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sophie Poole, on 020 7749 5240.

Application documentation should be submitted via email to: HR@bridgeacademy.hackney.sch.uk

Closing date: 9am on Friday 10th April 2015.

The Bridge Academy is committed to safeguarding children and all appointments will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Certificate with a Barred List and references.