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  • Start date details

    January 2025

  • Closing date

    21 November 2024 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    7 November 2024

Job details

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Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

English

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

£32,000 - £50,000

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher to join the English faculty to deliver high quality lessons across the Key Stages. If you are an excellent classroom practitioner, who is flexible, dedicated and passionate about delivering exceptional learning experiences, then we want to hear from you.

The successful candidate will be confident teaching English from Key Stage 3 to GCSE (Language & Literature) and have a high level of subject expertise. They will work alongside other English staff to plan, develop and deliver an engaging curriculum that achieves the best possible outcomes for all students.

We welcome applications from high quality practitioners to join Paignton Academy. The successful candidate should have Qualified Teacher status and have an up-to-date knowledge of developments in English.The post would equally suit an Early Careers Teacher or experienced teacher.

This vacancy is a permanent position to start in January 2025.

What the school offers its staff

At Paignton Academy, we seek to develop all students, both academically and socially, as well as culturally and emotionally. During their time at Paignton Academy, we will ensure that students receive excellent teaching and learning within a highly disciplined but supportive environment, so that they have the very best opportunity to be their best self. More than this, we also develop a deep sense of social, civic and personal responsibility within our students.

We set very high expectations and focus on areas such as kindness and community whilst ensuring that good work, citizenship, progress and attainment is always formally recognised and celebrated throughout the school.

‘Leaders and staff promote a sense of belonging at Paignton Academy, with the view that ‘we may be two sites but we are one school’ Ofsted July 2022

Click here to learn more about our school and our vision

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across the South East, South and South West.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.

Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:

  • Think about their Thinking
  • Be their Best self
  • Shape their Success

In this way we transform life chances

Click here to view Our Trust Video

What we can offer you:

  • Competitive Pay Scales:Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
  • Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust to enhance your teaching and learning.
  • Professional Development: Explore excellent CPD opportunities, including tailored programs for Early Career, Middle, and Senior Leadership.
  • Chartered Teacher Recognition: As an accredited Chartered Teacher organization, you can achieve recognition as a Chartered Teacher.
  • Cutting-Edge Pedagogy: Experience an internationally accredited approach to thinking and learning, proven to elevate classroom practice.
  • Teachers’ Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
  • Training:Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
  • Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing:Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
  • Cycle2Work Scheme:Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
  • Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
  • Fitness and Wellness:Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at Paignton Academy and Brixham College.
  • Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
  • Store Discounts:Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers.
  • TSTARS Staff Recognition:You will bepart of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
  • Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park on-site.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email personnel@bayeducationtrust.org

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About Paignton Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1528 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16

At Paignton Academy, we seek to develop all students, both academically and socially, as well as culturally and emotionally. During their time at Paignton Academy, we will ensure that students receive excellent teaching and learning within a highly disciplined but supportive environment, so that they have the very best opportunity to be their best self. More than this, we also develop a deep sense of social, civic and personal responsibility within our students.

We set very high expectations and focus on areas such as kindness and community whilst ensuring that good work, citizenship, progress and attainment is always formally recognised and celebrated throughout the school.

‘Leaders and staff promote a sense of belonging at Paignton Academy, with the view that ‘we may be two sites but we are one school’ Osfted July 2022

Arranging a visit to Paignton Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cindi.sheldon@tsatrust.org.uk.

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