Teacher of Drama & English
Wadebridge School, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6BUThis job expired on 22 March 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
22 March 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 March 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Drama, English
Working pattern
- Full time: The position is for a full-time teaching role - Monday to Friday.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
There is the opportunity for a TLR2 for a suitably experienced candidate.
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Wadebridge School English Department is looking to complement its successful English team and we are seeking a lively and enthusiastic graduate to join our thriving school. You will be required to teach English across the full ability range and in all Key Stages and Drama at Key Stage 4. We study Eduqas English Language, AQA English Literature and Eduqas Drama.
What the school offers its staff
At Wadebridge we try to balance an unwavering focus on progress and achievement for all, with working tirelessly to support our young people in every aspect of their lives; standing alongside them to build the skills and strategies needed in order to remove barriers to their learning and/or social and emotional development. As a school we are committed to promoting the health and wellbeing of everyone in our school community and this starts with our staff: health and wellbeing is the number one priority on all our school improvement and professional growth plans. In 2020 our work in this area was recognised by Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools when we were achieved a Gold Award.
Some of the strategies we have implemented include:-
- Over 110 colleagues at all levels have completed a two-day training programme with MHFA England to be certificated as Mental Health First Aiders
- We have an extensive and highly effective student support team
- A dedicated team of Health Champions focussing on strategies to promote positive staff wellbeing
- Fully paid wellbeing time built into the school calendar each half term
- The school subscribes to Education Support Employee Assistance Programme giving all staff access to a range of wellbeing support, advice on financial and legal matters as well as high quality online resources
Further details about the role
This dynamic department is well resourced and consists of a dedicated team of ten teachers who are committed and positive practitioners. The above post provides excellent opportunities for either experienced teachers, or newly qualified teachers and the successful applicants will be enthusiastic team players.
Commitment to safeguarding
Wadebridge School is committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
All short-listed candidates will be subject to appropriate on-line/social media searches.
About Wadebridge School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1070 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Wadebridge School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- rhughes@wadebridge.cornwall.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01208 812881
Wadebridge School is a popular and successful 11-16 secondary school located on the beautiful North Cornish coast. The school serves the two towns of Wadebridge and Padstow together with the surrounding villages across a large rural area. The school is a strong, single academy trust, and the most recent OfSTED inspection was in December 2019 when the school was judged Good.
At Wadebridge we constantly endeavour to balance an unwavering focus on progress and achievement for all our students with working tirelessly to support them in every aspect of their lives. Effective and caring relationships support our students as they develop the skills and strategies needed in order to remove barriers to their learning and/or social and emotional development. In 2020 our work in this area was recognised by Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools when we were awarded a Gold Award, and this was re-accredited in Autumn 2023.
Arranging a visit to Wadebridge School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rhughes@wadebridge.cornwall.sch.uk.
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