Teacher of English
Forest Academy, Ilford, Essex, IG6 3TNThis job expired on 22 March 2019 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2019
Closing date
22 March 2019 at 12am (midnight)
Date listed
7 March 2019
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- View all Englishjobs
Working pattern
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £20,441 to £43,348
Additional allowances
INS1 - UPS3
(With responsibility)
Required: September 2019
Closing date: Friday 22nd March 2019
Teacher of English job summary
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational teacher of English who is ambitious for their students and passionate about language, literature and the power of literacy to change lives.
This position would be suited to an NQT or more experienced teachers with a track record of success.
Vision & Values
‘Raise standards in education for all; we believe every young person deserves the best education possible.’
The Forest Academy (TFA) is a part of the Beacon Multi Academy Trust, along with Beal High School, North East London Teaching Alliance (NELTA) and Beacon Business Innovation Hub (BBIH). TFA and Beal sixth forms amalgamated in September 2018. TFA is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive school, located in the north east corner of Redbridge.
Why choose TFA?
• A small, caring and welcoming community school
• High expectations of all and where all students are entitled to consistent high quality learning experiences
• A committed and dedicated staff working hard to shape the lives of the young people who come to our school
• High quality CPD offer, through our partnerships with NELTA, Beal High School and other partnerships
• Beal High School sixth form is part co-located at TFA, thus the opportunity and expectation to teach KS5 as at an 11-18 school
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. The below documents must be read prior to applying for this role and will be factored into interviews:
Keeping Children Safe in Education
BMAT – Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
An Enhanced DBS (with list checks) is required for this post.
Further information and an application form can be found at www.beaconacademytrust.co.uk
Please forward your electronic applications to beasuccess@beaconademytrust.co.uk
Please note we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers, therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as soon as possible.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
This Recruitment pack should be read alongside the range of professional duties of teachers as set out in the contract of employment, Teachers’ Standards and BMAT policies and procedures.
Teachers make the education of their students their first concern, and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. Teachers act with honesty and integrity; have strong subject knowledge, keep their knowledge and skills as teachers up-to-date and are self-critical; forge positive professional relationships; and work with parents in the best interests of their students.
Teachers must meet all of the requirements in the Teachers’ Standards.
1. A teacher must set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
2. Promote good and outstanding progress and outcomes by pupils
3. Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
4. Plan and teach well-structured lessons
5. Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils
6. Make accurate and productive use of assessment
7. Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a safe, conducive and high quality learning environment
8. Fulfil wider professional responsibilities
9. Teachers uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school
10. Teachers must have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school in which they teach, and maintain high standards in their own attendance and punctuality.
11. Teachers must have an understanding of, and always act within, the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and responsibilities.
Other duties and responsibilities:
The above mentioned duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be called upon to carry out such other duties as may be required by the Performance Manager that are broadly within the level of the post.
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.
About Forest Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 758 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Forest Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- beasuccess@beaconacademytrust.co.uk
The Forest Academy (TFA) is a part of the Beacon Multi Academy Trust, along with Beal High School, North East London Teaching Alliance (NELTA) and Beacon Business Innovation Hub (BBIH). TFA and Beal sixth forms amalgamated in September 2018. TFA is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive school, located in the north east corner of Redbridge.
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