Vacancies

Permanent, full-time, to start September 2024

LS6-9 (£53,378 - £57,479) per annum + Health Cash Plan and Benefits package 

Merchants’ Academy is a 3-18 Academy sponsored by the Society of Merchant Venturers and the University of Bristol. This is an exciting time to join us as the Academy grows and standards continue to rise.  The Academy is very well resourced, where staff and their development is a priority.

Applications are invited from high quality candidates to join an exciting and committed English Department at Merchants’ Academy.

We are seeking an inspirational teacher and leader who is committed to raising the attainment and aspirations of our students. 

Candidates for this post should be:

• passionate about teaching English and excited by the prospect of developing an ambitious curriculum. 

• committed to ongoing professional learning and have the ability to support and develop others.

• inspiring and able to motivate and challenge students to make rapid progress.

• able to establish strong relationships and have excellent interpersonal skills.

• bold, optimistic, and tenacious in setting and achieving high standards.

In return we can offer you:

• A genuine opportunity to make a difference where it is needed.

• Administrative support and well-resourced classrooms

• A fantastic community of children, parents and carers who deserve the best.

• Every opportunity to further your professional development and career with an excellent benefit package including: Wellbeing Health Cash Plan, Retail Discounts, ICT Loans, Higher Degree Support Funding, Professional Introduction Incentive plus others. 

If you are hardworking, reflective, resilient, and looking to further develop your talents and skills at Merchants’ Academy then we would love to receive an application from you. 

We particularly welcome applications from under- represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Closing Date: Thursday 2nd May 2024 at 9:00.        Interviews: w/c 7th May 2024

Merchants’ Academy is part of Venturers Trust and is committed to equality, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all staff.