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Teacher of English

Kingsthorpe College, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7HR

This job expired on 29 April 2024 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  September 2024

• Closing date

  29 April 2024 at 10am

• Date listed

  19 April 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS

Teacher of English job summary

TEACHER OF ENGLISH

We are a vibrant, forward-thinking school that places significant value on professional learning and career development. We are seeking an inspirational, highly motivated and innovative English Teacher to join our welcoming English Department. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong subject knowledge and a desire to build strong relationships within the team and across the school.

The English curriculum is of core importance to our students’ journeys, with students studying a range of canonical and diverse texts throughout their studies. Our key stage 3 curriculum has been designed to ensure that students have the necessary breadth and depth of skills to be successful in their GCSE studies. We have a flourishing A level cohort, teaching both English language and English literature. Our department is friendly, collaborative and dedicated to being the best we can be, utilising examiner experience and professional development opportunities to ensure we continue to secure excellent progress for our students. We place significant emphasis on working collegiately as a faculty to share our expertise and subsequently enhance the learning experience with our students. Every member of the staff is involved in a variety of professional learning programmes that take place across the academic year.

Kingsthorpe College is an oversubscribed 11-18 Academy with approximately 1400 students on roll (200 students Post-16). We were graded by Ofsted as Good in all areas in December 2019, and we are now looking forward to the next stage of our journey from good to great. In September 2021, we joined Orbis Education Trust, and this has unlocked further possibilities for colleagues to develop, progress, and make a significant contribution to inspiring the students within our schools. We therefore believe it is an exciting time to join #TeamKC and be part of a community, which is resolute in its drive to help our students leave with the confidence and skills to be able to take part in the great conversations of our times. Kingsthorpe is on a journey to world-class status. Please look at our website https://www.kingsthorpecollege.org.uk for a comprehensive view of our school.

We will consider Full-time and Part time applicants

We welcome applications from both experienced and early career teachers.

The position will start in September 2024

Closing date for applications is: Monday 29th April 2024 at 9:00am

To apply for this role, please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/138932/EDV-2024-KC-93623

If you have any queries, please contact the school.

t: 01604 716106

e: recruitment@kingsthorpecollege.org.uk

Kingsthorpe College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

Commitment to safeguarding

Kingsthorpe College Safeguarding Policy is available to download in the 'Policies' area of our website.

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About Kingsthorpe College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1422 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Kingsthorpe College website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingsthorpe-college-northampton (opens in new tab)

Kingsthorpe College is the kind of school which is dedicated to ensuring that we make a difference, in any way that we can, to both our community and our young people. We are passionate about providing opportunities for all our students to achieve artistic, athletic and academic excellence. We very much believe that our role is to help develop successful learners, confident individuals, and responsible citizens. In addition to ensuring that all our young people achieve their potential in these areas, there is also a genuine commitment to respect for individuals which is demonstrated in the daily life of the College.

One of the first things you notice when you walk into the College is how friendly everybody is to each other – how frequently people smile, take an interest in other people, and find something positive and encouraging to say. We always take the time to celebrate success.

For us, high quality relationships are at the heart of everything that we do. We want our young people to be happy, confident, curious, and resilient learners. We know that this can only happen if relationships, built on trust and mutual respect, are central to all aspects of our work. We believe that when young people feel safe and secure, everything is possible, and we promise to do our utmost to make sure that we unlock the potential in everyone.

All we can ask from our students is that they do their best, and we value hard work, determination, and thoughtfulness highly. We want all our young people to ask themselves just one question at the end of every day – was I better today than I was yesterday? So whilst passing exams, and gaining the necessary qualifications to take that next step, is hugely important, we are equally committed to providing our young people with the space and resources to develop their character. We are proud of the extracurricular provision that we are able to offer, and we work hard to give our students plenty of opportunities to develop their confidence and creativity – both in and out of lessons.

We also believe in clarity of communication, and the power of feedback. We always welcome open and honest dialogue between all those involved in and with the College. We are committed to a restless excellence which can only be achieved through regular feedback, and you will always find us receptive to this. We are excited and optimistic about what the future holds for the young people and community which we serve.

Of course the best way to experience KC is by visiting us, and you will always find our doors open. If you would like to come and see us, please do get in touch.

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