Stour Valley Community School is seeking a Second in English to support the Faculty Leader of English from September 2025, for which there is a payment of TLR 2b, currently £5,643 per annum. The successful candidate will be highly motivated to achieving the best possible outcomes for our students and will be a committed team player who is determined to make a significant contribution to raising attainment across the English Department.

The successful candidate will:

• Ensure provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students studying in the curriculum area and continue to develop Years 7, 8 & 9 to ensure it is relevant and fit for purpose.
• Be able to be drive forward the quality of teaching and learning in the department.
• Monitor and support the overall progress and development of students in Years 7, 8 & 9 and use the data collected to highlight students and working alongside the Faculty Leader of English to construct interventions that impact on student outcomes.
• To coordinate the delivery of syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching strategies in the department in Years 7, 8 & 9.

We are a happy, welcoming school with outstanding standards of behaviour and a friendly, supportive staff. Central to our vision is the belief in the uniqueness of every student, and that every young person has gifts to discover and share with others. We are committed to building brighter futures for our students, our local community and the wider world.

For further details please contact Issy Gill, Faculty Leader of English, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (01787) 279342.  Prospective candidates are very welcome to make an appointment to visit our school and discuss the position further.

Completed application forms and an accompanying letter of not more than 2 sides of A4, explaining how your qualities and experience make you suitable for this role should be emailed to Gemma Rule, HR Officer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 8am on Wednesday 27 November 2024. Interview date: Thursday 5 December 2024.

Stour Valley Educational Trust is an equal opportunities multi-academy trust and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students.  Successful candidates will be offered the position subject to successful pre-employment checks.

Stour Valley Community School is seeking to appoint a Teacher of English from September 2025. The successful candidate will be highly motivated to achieving the best possible outcomes for our students and will be a committed team player who is determined to make a significant contribution to raising attainment across the English Department. 

There are excellent development and career progression opportunities available. This post offers an exciting opportunity for a qualified teacher at any stage of their career, and is suitable for ECTs.

We are a happy, welcoming school with outstanding standards of behaviour and a friendly, supportive staff. Central to our vision is the belief in the uniqueness of every student, and that every young person has gifts to discover and share with others. We are committed to building brighter futures for our students, our local community and the wider world.

For further details please contact Issy Gill, Faculty Leader of English, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (01787) 279342.  Prospective candidates are very welcome to make an appointment to visit our school and discuss the position further.

Completed application forms and an accompanying letter of not more than 2 sides of A4, explaining how your qualities and experience make you suitable for this role should be emailed to Gemma Rule, HR Officer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 8am on Wednesday 27 November 2024. Interview date: Thursday 5 December 2024.

Stour Valley Educational Trust is an equal opportunities multi-academy trust and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students.  Successful candidates will be offered the position subject to successful pre-employment checks.

£12.45 per hour

Monday to Friday, 2-hour shifts preferably 4p.m. until 6p.m. but times can be negotiable

Duties include:

• Cleaning a designated area of the school to a high standard
• Ensuring the cleaning equipment is kept clean and in working order
• Complying with all departmental instructions and procedures relating to Health and Safety at Work

You will need to have the ability to follow clear instructions and guidelines. Previous experience of cleaning is desirable but not essential as training will be given.

For a chat about this position please contact Sharon Roberds, Site Manager on 07450 607583.

Completed application forms should be emailed to Gemma Rule, HR Officer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Stour Valley Educational Trust is an equal opportunities multi-academy trust, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students.  Successful candidates will be offered the position subject to successful pre-employment checks.