Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)
Newton Abbot College, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2NFThis job expired on 25 September 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
4 November 2024
Closing date
25 September 2024 at 9am
Date listed
12 September 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - Fixed term until 31st August 2025 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an experienced English teacher who is proactive, passionate and enthusiastic to join our English Department to cover a maternity leave. Our English Department is a very experienced, supportive and collaborative department, who will welcome the individual as part of team. Our curriculum is delivered by booklets; and there are very clear expectations, systems and processes in the department which will ensure the successful candidate is well supported with planning and classroom delivery.
We are looking for someone who:
- Can build strong relationships with students.
- Can deliver excellent lessons in English up to GCSE.
- Is committed to raising standards
- Can demonstrate excellent planning and organisational skills
- Can enthuse and motivate all students
- Has incredibly high expectations
- Is an excellent team player
- Believes that all students are capable of success.
If you think you can make a difference to our students and relish the idea of joining our successful, supportive and highly motivated team in the delivery of an excellent English education, then we want to hear from you!
We would welcome applications from ECTs.
What the school offers its staff
Newton Abbot College is an over-subscribed secondary school with a growing Sixth Form that is situated in the heart of Newton Abbot, Devon. Our mission is to support, challenge and inspire every individual to be better than they ever dreamt they could be. To achieve this staff and students share the same set of values and drivers that underpin an ethos of traditional values and incredibly high expectations and a culture of high-quality teaching supported by exceptional pastoral care. Staff wellbeing and professional development are always a priority and we work hard to look after our staff and provide them with opportunities to develop their practice and, if they wish, further their careers. There is a very strong sense of community and team at Newton Abbot College; everybody looks out for one another and everybody is proud of their role; as together we grow our college from strength to strength.
Newton Abbot College (“Good” OFSTED April 2019) is part of the Ivy Education Trust. We have exceptional expectations of our students and staff, and we welcome applicants who share our commitment to place student learning at the centre of everything we do. The Ivy Education Trust is an inspiring place to work with staff who are dedicated to increasing opportunities, maximising outcomes and improving the life chances of all pupils. We prioritise nurturing and developing the talent of our staff; our induction programme is excellent, and all staff are involved in an innovative CPD programme. All Ivy Education Trust schools form a wider family with a vision of inspiring excellence through collaboration.
If you like what you see and read and believe that you can support us in continuing to achieve great things here at Newton Abbot College, then do get in touch.
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 Newton Abbot College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1283 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Newton Abbot College website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- lnewton@nacollege.devon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01626 367335
Newton Abbot College is an over-subscribed secondary school with a growing Sixth Form that is situated in the heart of Newton Abbot, Devon. Our mission is to support, challenge and inspire every individual to be better than they ever dreamt they could be. To achieve this staff and students share the same set of values and drivers that underpin an ethos of traditional values and incredibly high expectations and a culture of high-quality teaching supported by exceptional pastoral care. Staff wellbeing and professional development are always a priority and we work hard to look after our staff and provide them with opportunities to develop their practice and, if they wish, further their careers. There is a very strong sense of community and team at Newton Abbot College; everybody looks out for one another and everybody is proud of their role as together we grow our college from strength to strength.
Arranging a visit to Newton Abbot College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lnewton@nacollege.devon.sch.uk.
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