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PAXMAN ACADEMY
SECOND IN ENGLISH
Pay Range: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale + TLR 2B
Actual Salary from: £31,650 - £49,084 (M1 - U3) + £5,649 (TLR 2B)
Start Date: September 2025
The Role
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Second in English.
We believe that every child matters and by working collaboratively we can transform lives and Build Bright Futures. Paxman Academy opened to Year 7 students in September 2019 and is a co-educational, fully comprehensive 11-16 Academy with a PAN of 180. We are a heavily oversubscribed school which is held in high regard in the community. Our recent Ofsted inspection (Feb 24) rated our school as Good.
This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate to work with colleagues to continue to build on a vibrant and strong department. This post is suitable for an experienced professional looking to further their expertise.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Working collaboratively with the Head of Department to monitor achievement and progress across the curriculum.
- Attending and contributing to meetings in the absence of the Head of Department and passing on relevant information.
- Supporting the development of the Department Improvement Plan in line with the School Improvement Plan.
- Supporting appropriate, effective interventions implemented by departmental staff to enable students to make progress.
(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).
We're looking for you if you have:
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Excellent subject knowledge and a passion for inspiring future generations
- Excellent teaching and learning practice
- Strong leadership skills
- The ability to teach lessons that challenge all students in English
- A passion for teaching and making a real difference to young people
- A commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
Why work for The Sigma Trust, Paxman Academy?
We can offer you:
- A Competitive Salary
- Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
- Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
Employee benefits include:
- Excellent pension scheme
- A Health Cash Plan
- Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Eye care plan
- Annual free flu vaccination
- Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
- Discounted cinema tickets
- Eligible for Blue Light Card
Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.
Additional Information:
For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk
To Apply
To apply for this post, please follow the URL link provided below:
https://careers.sigmatrust.org.uk/Apply/U2l1a48dnbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybSBOb3ZlbWJlciAyMDIzfDQxfDY5MTI3N3wxfHxGYWxzZXwyMTIyfDM4OTAyMjd8MA%3d%3d?i=tgOU%2bKullZg%3d
Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV's and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.
- Closing date: Midnight, Monday 21st April 2025
- Interview date: TBC
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.
Information about the School
Paxman Academy opened in September 2019 and admitted 180 Year 7 students in the first year.
Paxman Academy is committed to providing an ordered, stimulating learning environment in which all students are encouraged to achieve their best. It is determined that all students should be valued through the provision of a broad, relevant, balanced and challenging curriculum that caters for individual needs; this is encouraged within an atmosphere of mutual respect. The Academy recognises its role within the broader community. It is determined to maintain a STEM focus throughout the curriculum and across extended learning opportunities. It identifies learning as a lifelong process and values the contribution made by parents and others to the creation of a partnership. Within this partnership, and through learning opportunities provided, students will develop skills, attitudes and values that prepare them to accept the challenges and responsibilities of adult life.
Paxman Academy embraces the values of The Sigma Trust to ensure that all students will fulfil their potential and transform life chances for all.
Safeguarding
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.