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Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)

The Spires College, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3PE

This job expired on 5 October 2020 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 January 2021

• Closing date

  5 October 2020 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 September 2020

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS / UPS

Teacher of English (Maternity Cover) job summary

Salary:
MPS/UPS

Contract type:
Full time / Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of English at The Spires College. This is an exciting opportunity to join a flourishing department and contribute to its sustained growth.

We are passionate about teaching and learning and would love to hear from you if you share our belief in the power of education to transform lives. If you are keen to progress your career in a supportive, innovative environment and are dedicated to bringing positive outcomes for all young people then this could be the perfect role for you.

The College is a close community, with a shared desire to be the best we can be. We are committed to the professional development of our staff and invest heavily in ensuring our teachers grow and flourish as practitioners.

We offer:
• the opportunity to be part of a supportive team and have a voice in college improvement;
• excellent professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities, including significant leadership development opportunities;
• a high level of support for all new staff;
• the opportunity to work alongside excellent practitioners across the College;
• an exciting and stimulating place to work in a friendly environment;
• a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities.

You will:
• be a strong, innovative classroom practitioner, who is able to teach English at Key Stages 3 and 4 (5 is preferable but not essential);
• be committed to working in a close, collaborative team;
• be able to use a strong pedagogical understanding to successfully deliver the English curriculum;
• be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life.

The Spires College is a co-educational, 11-18 School with a bilateral stream. We are a friendly, caring school which puts the needs of our children at the heart of all we do.

Commitment to safeguarding

The college is committed to safeguarding and to the promotion of the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list information.

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About The Spires College

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1159 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Spires College website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: nosborne@thespirescollege.com
• Phone number: 01803 400660
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-spires-college (opens in new tab)

The Spires College is a co-educational, 11-18 college with a bilateral selective stream. Please see the attached brochure for much more information about the school, including an insight from existing staff.

Arranging a visit to The Spires College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nosborne@thespirescollege.com.

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