Teacher of English
Magna Academy, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8REThis job expired on 18 May 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
18 May 2021 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 May 2021
Job details
Job role
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- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- View all Englishjobs
Working pattern
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months (maternity cover)
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main scale with possibility of TLR for additional responsibilities
Teacher of English job summary
We are looking to recruit an exceptional candidate to the role of Teacher of English with whole Academy Literacy Responsibility to join our team. This will provide an exciting and challenging opportunity to build upon the existing track record of success within English and make a real impact on further developing whole academy literacy.
The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher of English with experience and expertise, who has a passionate belief in the ability for all to succeed. They will be a conscientious and enthusiastic team player keen to join a vibrant department.
We are looking for a highly motivated, outstanding classroom practitioner with a strong presence, who is ambitious for students, their colleagues and the academy. The successful candidate will be able to offer engagement, stretch, support and challenge to all learners. They will be able to accurately assess the progress and achievement of students, groups and cohorts and provide appropriate provision to ensure progress of all is maximised.
Ultimately, we are looking for a committed teacher and leader with an uncompromising belief that all students deserve an outstanding education. They will uphold our inclusive ethos and provide opportunities for all students to progress well.
What we offer:
● Bespoke support and line management from an experienced Assistant Principal
● Professional progression opportunities
● Great students who conduct themselves impeccably
● Strong systems and structures meaning students feel safe and secure
● Measures to reduce staff workload such as centralised detentions and a sensible feedback policy focused on whole class feedback – we do not have onerous/impossible marking policies
● A centralised homework system at KS3
● No formal graded lesson observations – just ongoing ‘no-stakes’ feedback, helping you to continuously develop – we believe that trusting our staff with autonomy helps to develop a strong ‘develop and excel’ culture
● Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources
● CPD starts as soon as you are appointed and is ongoing
● State of the art facilities and a very pleasant location in beautiful Dorset
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 Magna Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 946 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Magna Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- zchallis@magna-aspirations.org
- Phone number
- 01202 604222
At Magna Academy we have a team of dedicated people who are all working together to achieve our mission preparing students for success in the 21st century. Our academy is vibrant and exciting place work graded as outstanding areas by Ofsted December 2018. We proud that outcomes progress very strong across academy.
Learn more about Magna Academy at: www.magna-aspirations.org
Magna Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.
Arranging a visit to Magna Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email zchallis@magna-aspirations.org.
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