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  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    1 July 2022 at 9am

  • Date listed

    16 June 2022

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Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

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Teacher of English job summary

 We are looking to appoint a highly committed, enthusiastic and outstanding teacher to join an energetic and forward-thinking faculty to teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4, with perhaps the potential to teach English Literature at KS5.  You will have the ability to teach exciting, innovative and engaging English lessons where students’ learning is the focus.  

This post would be suitable for either experienced teachers or NQTs looking to work within an extremely supportive team and further develop their skills. 

Okehampton College was granted Teaching School status April 2016 and established The Dartmoor Teaching Schools Alliance (DTSA), with over 90 schools as members across Devon. The establishment of DTSA has enhanced the quality of teaching and learning for our students and created opportunities for professional development for our staff, so that the opportunities for development and career progression within the organisation are superb. 
 
We are delighted to be part of The Dartmoor Multi- Academy Trust which came into effect on 1st January 2018.  Our Trust consists of a total of 3 secondary schools and 14 primary schools and provides further opportunity for sharing good practice and resources and for staff development. 
 
All schools in Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 
                                                              
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). 

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 Okehampton College

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
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School size
1306 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Phone number
01409 259613

 Our College motto is Nil Satis Nisi Optimum which translated means ‘nothing but the best is good enough’. This motto is central to our ethos as we strive to provide an outstanding education in an environment where a resilient and confident student body aspire to make well above expected progress in an atmosphere of mutual respect. At Okehampton College traditional values, high standards and a strong sense of community underpin our desire to develop successful, well rounded individuals able to work and live well in the 21st Century.

Okehampton College is a member of the Dartmoor Multi-Academy Trust (DMAT). This partnership has given us a great opportunity to share resources and expertise; working together we can continue to raise standards, maximise the learning opportunities for our students and prepare them fully for the challenges that lie ahead. 

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