Teacher of English
Wilmington Academy, Wilmington, Kent, DA2 7DRThis job expired on 20 February 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Easter 2024
Closing date
20 February 2024 at 8:21am
Date listed
13 February 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: Full-time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS commensurate with experience + London Fringe Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an enthusiastic, inspiring teacher who can bringEnglish to life and create a nurturing learning environment, within which everyone can reach their full potential? If so, joinWilmington Academy in the role ofTeacher of Englishand you will be part of a highly successful,vibrant,experienced, supportive department.
The English Department at Wilmington Academy is currently seeking a full-time teacher of English. Wilmington Academy has recently been judged ‘Outstanding’ in a recent Ofsted visit in which a ‘deep-dive’ was conducted in the English Department. The English Department is an extremely established department where collegiality and collaboration is at the forefront of all we do. As a team, we are experienced and ambitious, especially when it comes to the continuous development of our curriculum, which we are very proud of. We strive to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment where students can develop their skills, cultivate their creativity, and build meaningful relationships. The ideal candidate will be experienced, driven and passionate. We are seeking a Teacher of English who is not only knowledgeable in their subject matter but also committed to building strong relationships with students, colleagues, and parents. Collaboration is a core value in both our school, and our department.
What the school offers its staff
Academic excellence, hard work and good manners are expected of all our students. International- mindedness, cultural understanding and an appreciation of the benefits diversity can bring are at the heart of what we believe. Our success is achieved through teamwork. Subject teams work closely together to share resources and ideas to achieve the very best outcomes for our students. We support the Trust model of small schools within a school, so that no student is left behind. Vertical tutor groups, an excellent pastoral programme underpinned by a strong moral purpose, helps students to develop into responsible, well-educated young adults who are ready to take their next steps in life. A large proportion of our students go on to University and high level apprenticeships.
We aim for excellence in everything we do and have received recognition at regional and national level for our work. We are forward thinking and outward facing, constantly striving to advance and improve. We are very supportive and offer excellent training and development opportunities for staff at the various stages of their careers. We are a friendly, caring and ambitious community placing the academic progress and welfare of our students at the heart of everything we do. We work closely with Leigh Academies Trust, external partners and organisations to ensure we provide the educational experience our students need to make their way in an increasingly complex and ever changing world.
Further details about the role
Being part of Leigh Academies Trust:As of 1st September 2022, our Trust comprises 31geographically organised academies (15secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating 20,000 students, and employing 3,000 talented staff. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider.Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.
As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.
Our commitment to safeguarding:Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Our commitment to equality and diversity:As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.
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 Wilmington Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1374 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Wilmington Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- Isabelle.cochrane@LATrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01634 412 258
Arranging a visit to Wilmington Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Isabelle.cochrane@LATrust.org.uk.
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