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  • Closing date

    27 February 2020 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    5 February 2020

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Full-time equivalent salary

Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £24,737 to £40,688

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Teacher of English - Maternity Cover job summary

TEACHER OF ENGLISH – MATERNITY COVER

Salary: Main Pay Scale
Hours: 1 FTE
Contract term: Fixed term to cover a period of maternity
Start date: September 2020

The school
Friesland School is a good school that is on the path to becoming outstanding. Every child really matters at our school and each year we celebrate excellent results and last year was no exception with some outstanding achievements. We recognise that these outcomes are only possible through the commitment, dedication and skills of our highly valued staff.

Our vibrant, forward thinking Department aspires to equip students with a love for English Language and English Literature. We are a team made up of like-minded individuals, who are dedicated to ensuring the very best outcomes for the students we teach. The Department is underpinned by a strong sense of collaboration, with various approaches and resources being regularly shared. English is taught in a creative, yet rigorous way, based on the foundations of high expectations, challenge and pace. As a team we are outward looking, and reflective practitioners, who always seek to improve. Furthermore, an excellent working environment means that staff feel supported on a day-to-day basis. There are always a range of exciting CPD opportunities available for staff to sharpen their skills and, our close links to other Departments across The Two Counties Trust, mean we always moving forward. This is an ideal opportunity for you to join a talented and driven team of individuals.

The role
An opportunity has arisen for a Teacher of English to cover a period of maternity leave at Friesland School. In this role you will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons for students to enable them to unlock their full potential.

The person
Perfect for an individual who likes a challenge and is committed to student’s learning. The ideal candidate will be motivated, patient and caring with the student’s quality of learning and excellent progression at the centre of what they do day to day. This post would equally suit a confident and ambitious NQT or an experienced teacher.

Why join us
Our academy is part of The Two Counties Trust. The Trust has a forward-thinking HR strategy with all the professional benefits that this brings for our staff. We make a significant investment in all of our employees to ensure we can recruit and retain the most talented people.
We offer:
• Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities. Our salaries for leadership and teachers on the Upper Pay Scale and in receipt of a TLR are above national pay scales and our minimum hourly rate for support staff is £9.00.
• Free car parking.
• An increasing array of employee benefits and lifestyle options including discounted healthcare, gym membership and extensive high street retail discounts.
• The ability to request flexible working.
• Entry to a career average pension scheme.
• A full induction and a strong commitment to your professional development.
• Opportunities to experience and share practice in our partner schools across the Trust.
• A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.
• Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and to progress your career.

The closing date for applications is: Thursday 27 February 2020 at midday

Interviews will be held on: Week commencing Monday 2 March 2020

We are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure, receipt of references and successful completion of vetting procedures.


We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates who meet the minimum job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.

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 Friesland School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
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School size
1279 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18

The Trust is a family of schools with a common ethos and values who share collective goals.

We have a united passion to transform the lives of children and young people in our local community by achieving the very best we can for every student in our schools.

Our aim is to provide an excellent education for all, enabling our students to gain confidence, raise their aspirations and become well prepared for adult life.

We are a large and growing Trust, which currently employs over 1,000 colleagues.

We support career and professional development through structured CPD, secondments to other schools within the Trust (including promotion opportunities), and we foster sharing of good practice through a range of subject specialist groups across our schools.

These opportunities to develop your career exist within a culture that values your contribution and enables you to achieve your personal goals whilst improving the educational experience and life choices of our students.

When joining any of our schools, you will receive a structured induction, and if you are an NQT, you can expect a programme of professional advice and support to help you successfully complete the NQT year.
We offer you:

• a competitive salary and benefits package including pensions, generous holiday provisions and
ancillary benefits;

• an environment where you will be working with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals;

• the chance to develop your skills, practice and experience through a range of opportunities with one or more of our schools.

What we seek from you:
• a commitment to our ethos and values;
• a passion to deliver the best education you can for every child or young person, making a positive
difference;
• the energy to act as a role model and a source of inspiration for our students.

We are a growing Trust with a strong reputation. Our schools are located in the counties of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire and our current schools are Ashfield School, Frederick Gent School, Heritage High School, The Manor Academy, Selston High School, Swanwick Hall School, Friesland School and Wilsthorpe School.

To find out more about us, please go to The Two Counties Trust website.

We hope we will be welcoming you to our Trust in the near future.

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