EXPIREDThis job expired on 22 April 2021
Job details
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
Teacher of English job summary
We seek a well qualified and enthusiastic teacher with a commitment to students of all abilities in a comprehensive secondary school. A willingness to contribute within a team approach to develop the work of the department and the school is essential.
This would be an ideal opportunity for an experienced colleague or someone early in their career in a supportive and developmental environment.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach English across the full age and ability range.
This is a permanent post subject to successful completion of a six months probationary period.
The department consists of 13 colleagues ranging from NQTs to colleagues with many years of experience. Some members of the department have responsibilities elsewhere in the school.
Located in the oldest part of the school the department has access to 11 dedicated teaching spaces, three staff workspaces and is next to our library.
Students receive nine hours of English per fortnight in Year 7 and Year 9; eight hours in year Year 8 and ten hours in Year 10 and 11. A well planned and resourced SoW is in place for Key Stage 3 and 4 with key lessons being delivered weekly to ensure consistency of delivery and reduce workload for staff. In Key Stage 4, students follow the Eduqas GCSE for English Language and English Literature. Several colleagues mark for the exam board and share resources and knowledge regarding the GCSE courses. A new GCSE in Film studies is also taught within the department.
The department jointly plan, produce and then share resources. All SoW and long term plans are resourced leaving staff to consider how to adapt these to meet the needs of their classes.
The department supports a wide range of extra curricular opportunities and events. This has seen student success in many activities including public speaking and creative writing competitions. The department have supported several visits from authors, visits to theatre productions, live screenings and supporting whole school productions ranging from Macbeth to School of Rock. All of these help to foster a positive attitude to learning in English and a sense of team spirit in the department.
Key Tasks
• Plan and deliver effective lessons to all years, based on the agreed departmental long term plans, Knowledge Organisers and assessments.
• Show care and passion in your teaching using a range of strategies to ensure student progress.
• Support the development of resources for the department by sharing and adapting resources from others to meet the needs of your students.
• Inspire students and others to improve.
• Be an open and reflective teacher using our supportive coaching model to improve your teaching.
• Support your own wellbeing and that of other colleagues.
• Support school wide policies and ensure consistent application of our ‘Park Culture’.
• Ensure that participation and representation in extra curricular activities is wide and adds value to the life of the school supporting the development of an aspirational school culture .
• Support the wider life of the school and act as a tutor.
Curriculum Responsibilities
• To employ teaching strategies across the department that engender enthusiasm and raise the aspirations of all students.
• To engage and enthuse all students to allow them to teach reach their full potential.
• To assess students work in accordance with departmental and school guidelines to inform planning and stu-dent progress.
• To ensure effective use of tracking and monitoring systems within the department.
• To complete reports and records on students.
• To use homework to extend learning opportunities (Knowledge Organiser for KS3, KO and exam preparation for KS4)
• To promote the school and the department through displays of work, extra curricular activities and participa-tion in events, competitions and other events.
• To ensure that care is taken to keep classrooms, furniture and equipment in good safe working condition
• To maintain high standards in all areas.
Please see Application Pack for more information.
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
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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 The Park Community School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1435 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
Nestled close to the beautiful North Devon coast and at the edge of Exmoor, The Park Community School is one of two 11-16 comprehensive schools in Barnstaple. Park was opened in 1972 following the re-organisation of selective education in the town; however, the origins of the school date back to 1910, with the site housing both the Boys and Girls grammar schools. Many elements of the original buildings remain and these help to link the school to its proud and strong history.
The school currently educates 1472 students, mainly from the town of Barnstaple and outlying villages. In recent years, the popularity of the school has meant that the geographical catchment has increased, with many students now travelling some distance to join us. Most year groups are currently oversubscribed.
The school is a founding member of The Tarka Learning Partnership (TLP), an academy trust with a vision to empower young people in North Devon through learning. The Trust includes Park’s main feeder primary schools - Eden Park Academy, Sticklepath Community Primary Academy, Landkey Community Primary Academy, Roundswell Community Primary Academy, Newport Community School Primary Academy, Fremington Primary School along with North Molton Primary School. TLP also includes the Devon Primary SCITT, a partner dedicated to primary school teacher training.
TLP supports Park and ensures academic rigour, collaboration and the further development of teaching and learning. Park also has strategic alliances with the North Devon Academic Board, and is a member of South West Institute for Teaching (SWIFT) and the North Devon Teaching School Alliance. This reflects a key focus of our vision and governance to ensure continual school development.
As part of the Tarka Learning Partnership we are a Safe Employer and thorough checks will be carried out as part of our commitment to Safer Recruitment. We do not accept Curriculum Vitae. Any successful candidate would be subject to a fully enhanced DBS check, and would be expected to adhere to our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy as well as other mandatory policies