Second in Charge English

Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy

The successful applicant will be passionate about education. They will be well organised, energetic and willing to go the ‘extra mile’. They will be an outstanding English teacher. They will be instrumental in ensuring that outstanding teaching and learning are maintained in the department and will work closely with the Head of Learning Area to deliver this. They will share in the vision that educational excellence is for all and will be instrumental in not only maintaining the department’s high standards of teaching and learning but will also be willing to play a significant role in developing the English Learning Area further.

Working for a Mossbourne Federation Academy means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners. Colleagues are warm, welcoming and supportive of each other. As one of the country’s leading federations, staff expectations are high. The Mossbourne Federation engages with, and supports its workforce, thus creating an inspirational working environment which nurtures the development of personal and professional excellence.

Set within the metropolitan borough of Hackney, all Mossbourne Federation academies are in close proximity to London Overground stations, providing a no-fuss commute for colleagues living in other London boroughs. London’s fashionable ‘East and West Ends’, are also only a short distance away.

Federation staff are rewarded through access to a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

– Benenden health membership, to support health and wellbeing, fully paid by the Federation

– Discounted gym membership with the ability to spread membership costs

– Free staff fitness classes

– Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes

– Free lunches (T&Cs apply)

– Discounts at local restaurants

– Saturday pay programme

– Special leave scheme

– First-rate professional development and career opportunities

– Staff appreciation awards and events

– The Mossbourne Allowance (Ts & Cs apply)

If you are passionate about innovative education, have a commitment to personal excellence and are ready for a new challenge, we welcome your application.

Please view the job description here: Second in Charge of English 2025 JD

Please note that CVs or incomplete application forms will not be considered. All other applications will be considered; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Mossbourne Federation reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.

At Mossbourne Federation, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We do not discriminate in recruitment or during employment based on any protected characteristic or aspect of individual identity. We have committed to becoming an Anti-Racist organisation and we welcome individuals with the ethos and energy to help us achieve this goal.

The Mossbourne Federation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We welcome visits from interested applicants to the academy. If you would like to see the academy in action, please email enquires@mvpa.mossbourne.org to arrange a visit.

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Find more about working with Mossbourne Federation here: Federation Recruitment Brochure