Teacher of English Maternity Cover
Castle Donington College, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2LNThis job expired on 24 May 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
23 August 2021
Closing date
24 May 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 May 2021
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - Maternity cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPR/UPR
Teacher of English Maternity Cover job summary
We are very proud of our community and the students we serve and so are seeking to appoint an inspirational teacher with the highest personal, academic and professional standards to join our thriving English Department. This is a maternity cover commencing at the start of the autumn term.
English is a key subject within the Castle Donington curriculum and widely enjoyed by our students. The English Department is located in small block of dedicated rooms. Students in all years study English language and literature for eight lessons per fortnight. They can also engage with a full extra-curricular programme of clubs and activities within the department. Media and Drama are also offered as GCSE options to all students at KS4. Our fantastic GCSE results in English, Drama and Media reflect the success of the dedicated team. English is a well-regarded department in the school, delivering to students in broad ability groups.
The successful candidate would need to be able to operate within a close, dynamic and forward thinking team. The English Department are committed to developing challenging, engaging and exciting learning experiences for our students. The team has a passion for English and the successful candidate must share this enthusiasm. You will demonstrate a clear understanding of the GCSE courses, whilst contributing to maintaining and developing the existing KS3 curriculum. You will be able to demonstrate impact in achieving further increases in attainment and progress for all students.
All teachers at Castle Donington College are also Tutors. The pastoral care and monitoring of progress of students is an essential part of the teacher’s role.
Commitment to safeguarding
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.
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About Castle Donington College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 639 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Castle Donington College website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- ldeley@cdcollege.uk
- Phone number
- 01332 810528
Castle Donington College extended its age range and began teaching KS4 courses from September 2017 for first examinations in 2019. We currently have 565 students on roll Years 7 to 11. The is situated the North West edge of Leicestershire Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire border. It has excellent links these cities, being close M1 A50.
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