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This job expired on 9 July 2021

  • Job start date

    1 September 2021

  • Closing date

    9 July 2021 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    9 June 2021

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

English

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS/UPS depending on experience + TLR

Additional allowances

TLR

Key Stage 4 Lead in English job summary

Folkestone Academy is looking to recruit research-engaged, dedicated practitioners to help us ensure that our knowledge-led curriculum is effectively delivered to our ambitious, confident and successful students.

As a faculty we are committed to supporting our students in becoming confident in their ability, with a sense of purpose and a vision for their futures. We want all of our students to be successful, achieving qualifications that prepare them to succeed in their ambitions so that the Academy is a place where all children thrive and knowledge matters. We have high expectations of our students at the Academy; our behaviour policy assures the highest expectations of behaviour in and out of lessons, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment.

The Folkestone Academy community strongly believes that its purpose is to serve the young people of the local coastal community with a powerful education.

We are recruiting to the following role for September 2021 or January 2022:

  • Teacher of English (with the opportunity for additional responsibility for the right candidate)
Folkestone Academy considers its faculty colleagues as the most valuable asset and greatest resource. We welcome applications from great teachers who are highly motivated and dedicated, with a passion for powerful education and research.

Come and join us to be a part of our journey.

The ideal candidates will…
  • have a proven track record in improving student progress and raising attainment
  • possess the drive and determination to assist students in breaking down barriers inside and outside of education
  • believe that a knowledge and research-led curriculum is the necessary catalyst, with the ability and determination to be part of the Academy’s community to support ambitious, confident and successful students
  • have an up-to-date knowledge of the latest educational research
  • have a passion to help lead department CPD and collaborative planning
In return, Folkestone Academy can offer…
  • students who are engaged in their learning
  • opportunities and support for challenges and development
  • a Trust which supports ongoing professional development and takes faculty welfare seriously
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we reserve the right to appoint prior to the close of the advert if a suitable candidate is found. 

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Folkestone Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 19
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1046 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19
Ofsted report
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School website
Folkestone Academy website
Email address
caroline.dominguez@turnerschools.com
Phone number
01303842433
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