Salary: Teachers main pay scale + Mossbourne allowance £1600 / UPS
Start date: 01/09/2025
Application closing date: 25/04/2025
Contract Type: Full-Time (Permanent)
Apply nowINSET Days on 27th, 28th and 29th August 2025
Mossbourne Federation is the realisation of Sir Clive Bourne’s dream to provide the children of Hackney with an outstanding education. Built on a formula of high expectations, doing the simple things right, and the belief that all children can succeed, Mossbourne offers an environment where all learners, regardless of ability, benefit from innovative and enlightened approaches to teaching and learning. Our calm working atmosphere creates well-rounded individuals who excel in the arts, on the sporting field, and academically.
In 2025, our 20th anniversary year, we are delighted to have expanded to include three Thurrock schools in our Federation. We now consist of seven academies:
– Mossbourne Community Academy (MCA) secondary and sixth form, Hackney
– Mossbourne Fobbing Academy (MFA) secondary and sixth form, Thurrock
– Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy (MHA) primary, Thurrock
– Mossbourne Parkside Academy (MPA) primary, Hackney
– Mossbourne Port Side Academy (MPSA) secondary, Thurrock
– Mossbourne Riverside Academy (MRA) primary, Hackney
– Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (MVPA) secondary, Hackney
The successful applicant will be passionate about teaching English and about developing students as curious learners who will become fluent in the technical complexities of English grammar, spelling and vocabulary. They will inspire students to appreciate the richness and diversity of our language and its history. They will be well organised and willing to go the ‘extra mile’. They will hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), have a proven track record of successful English teaching across different key stages and believe that all students can succeed in English language and literature.
Working for the 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.
Federation staff are rewarded through the comprehensive package of benefits listed in our Federation Recruitment Brochure, including:
– The Mossbourne Allowance (T&Cs apply)
– Free lunches (T&Cs apply)
– Tea, coffee and refreshments provided for staff throughout the week
– Benenden health membership, to support health and wellbeing, fully paid by the Federation
– Early finish on Friday – secondary academies
– Free staff fitness classes
– Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes
– Discounts at local restaurants
– Discounted gym membership with the ability to spread membership costs
– Saturday and holiday paid programme
– Special leave scheme
– Staff appreciation awards and events
– First rate professional development and career opportunities
– Financial support for career development (T&Cs apply)
– ‘Introduction Bonus’ for current staff (T&Cs apply)
– Remuneration for exam board marking (T&Cs apply)
Please view the job description here: Teacher of English JD – March 2025
We are actively seeking to increase the proportion of our workforce who come from diverse backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people of Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic descent. Injustice, discrimination, and intolerance go against the core tenets of the Mossbourne ethos. We actively reject discrimination in our academies through continuous review of our working policies and practices across the federation, including at the board level. We are committed to developing and supporting inclusivity, diversity, and anti-racism in every facet of what we do.
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.
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Find more about working with Mossbourne Federation here: Federation Employee Experience Brochure Federation Recruitment Brochure
