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Teacher of English

Da Vinci Academy, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 4ET

This job expired on 8 February 2021 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2021

• Closing date

  8 February 2021 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 January 2021

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
• Additional allowances:

  TLR may be available for a exceptional candidate with

Teacher of English job summary

We are looking to recruit a Teacher of English. The ideal candidate will be an energetic and positive professional who can combine their passion for the English curriculum with the ability to enhance a talented team. You will be an excellent classroom practitioner with the skills and determination to ensure exciting learning and outstanding progress for students of all abilities.

It is an exciting time at Da Vinci Academy, and you will be part of our future development and the journey to securing improvement and raising standards across all areas.

We are looking for someone who:
• has high expectations of pupil progress;
• is passionate about education and developing a love of learning in students;
• has the skills to work collaboratively with the teaching team;
• can build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents;
• is willing to embrace or bring new ideas to the Academy;
• has a commitment to developing their own skills.

In return, the successful candidate will:
• be joining a strong and dynamic ‘student centred’ team of professionals;
• work in a school with high aspirations for all of its students and staff;
• be provided with excellent CPD and career opportunities.

The L.E.A.D. Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Commitment to safeguarding

The L.E.A.D. Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Da Vinci Academy adopts a rigorous Safer Recruitment Policy which is followed for every appointment.

If you are invited to interview, your suitability to work with children will be explored. As such you will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands which you have incurred.

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About Da Vinci Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 698 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Da Vinci Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: vacancies@davinciacademy.co.uk
• Phone number: 01332831515
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/da-vinci-academy (opens in new tab)

Inspire our students to succeed – be part of something special

Having converted to academy status at the heart of the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust in May 2017, Da Vinci Academy is a rapidly improving and successful secondary school with around 670 students and an increasing school roll (oversubscribed in Years 7 and 8, and also next year’s intake). In summer 2019, we were proud to be the most improved Progress 8 school in Derby. A student centred philosophy is supported by an unwavering commitment to the achievement of successful outcomes for each and every young person. Together with the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, a strong and clear vision is in place - one team changing worlds. Our vision is achieved by supporting all to Aspire, Believe, Learn, Achieve. This is what we all firmly believe in and strive to be at all times. The benefit of our close-knit academy community is a real team environment where people genuinely care for each other and where students and staff alike can really shine.

Arranging a visit to Da Vinci Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@davinciacademy.co.uk.

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