This job expired on 18 October 2021
Expected start date
1 January 2022
Application deadline
18 October 2021 at 9:00am
Date listed
9 October 2021
Job details
- Job role
- Teacher
Suitable for early career teachers - Subject
- English
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Salary
- (£25,714 - £41,604) + TLR (to be discussed at interview)
Job summary
We are a forward-looking and aspirational department, looking for an inspirational and dynamic practitioner to support us in our drive for further excellence. The post will involve working closely with the Head of English to coach individuals within the team and to deliver training to the whole department in both pedagogical practice and subject knowledge development.
The successful applicant will specialise, or have a special interest, in supporting pupils with low reading ages and weak literacy skills. The ability to teach phonics would be advantageous. At GCSE, we deliver the AQA specification and all pupils study both Language and Literature, taught over
two years. We also deliver the AQA specification at A-Level for both Literature and Language. We have several Examiners in the team and utilise this knowledge within the department.
Kennet School has an excellent CPD programme and the Head of Department will work closely with you to support your own professional development and career progression.
The English Department has long been a model of good practice in the school and results are consistently above the national average and we strive to make improvements to these figures year-on-year. We have excellent uptake at A Level with similar successful results and lots of our students choose to continue their study of our subject at university.
If you’re undecided about applying, we would be delighted to speak with you. If you would like to discuss this or any possible job opportunities at Kennet School, please contact Mrs Mathews (Deputy Headteacher) on lmathews@kennetschool.co.uk. If you’ve already decided to apply, the easiest way to do so is by clicking the ‘Quick Apply’ button
Alternatively, application forms can be downloaded from our vacancies page on our website and submitted by email to office@kennetschool.co.uk.
Applications must be received by Monday, 18 October (9am)
Kennet School is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff to share in that commitment; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
Supporting documents
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School overview
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1815 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Kennet School website (opens in new tab)
- Contact email
- office@kennetschool.co.uk
About Kennet School
Kennet is a dynamic and ambitious 11-18 comprehensive school which opened in September 1957. The school has grown over the last 60 years, both in terms of size and success. We currently have approximately 1,780 pupils on roll including strong numbers in the Sixth Form at around 350 pupils. We were judged by Ofsted to be Outstanding in May 2016 and have accumulated a number of awards including Arts Mark Platinum, Exceptional Schools Award, NACE Challenge Award and Investors in Careers. We are currently working on the Sandwell Well-Being Charter Mark focusing on the mental health and well-being of our whole organisation.
Arranging a visit to Kennet School
If you’re undecided about applying, we would be delighted to speak with you. If you would like to discuss this or any possible job opportunities at Kennet School, please contact Mrs Mathews (Deputy Headteacher) on lmathews@kennetschool.co.uk.
School location
Stoney Lane, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4LLSimilar jobs nearby
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