- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 14
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1014 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 14
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Basildon Lower Academy website (opens in new tab)
Teacher of Functional Skills
More than one location, The Basildon Lower Academy9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
6 January 2025
Closing date
11 November 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 October 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 5
Subjects
- English, Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday 08.30am - 3.30pm with weekly CPD sessions
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 £32,189 - AL3 £49,274
Additional allowances
This role has the opportunity of becoming KS5 Year Lead
What skills and experience we're looking for
Due to an increase in student numbers, we wish to appoint an exceptional Teacher of Functional Skills, to join our successful, split-site academy as part of a supportive team.
Salary £32,189 — £49,274 (M1 - AL3 Academy Qualified Teachers Scale)
Our academy operates across two sites.The Lower Academy specialises in the teaching of our Key Stage 3 students, whilst The Upper Academy specialises in teaching Key Stage 4 and 5.
The post is open to teachers of all levels of experience, and we welcome applications from ECTs.
We are able to offer opportunities to teach a wide range of abilities inKS5 (Functional Skills / ALevel Maths and English/ ALevel Further Maths and English). We are able to offer further opportunities within leadership for roles including Year Lead.
We pride ourselves on being a truly inclusive academy and this is actively underpinned by our motto ‘Aspire Believe Achieve’.
We are looking for colleagues who share the drive and passion necessary to ensure every student achieves their potential.
What the school offers its staff
The Academies provides staff with the most appropriate and effective support to ensure that their professional development needs are fully met and that there is a high level of challenge in the opportunities they are offered. We have a weekly CPD programme for all and a very strong record of developing staff. We have an excellent track record of providing promotion and responsibility opportunities to staff that aspire to leadership.
All staff take ownership of their own learning journey and are given opportunities to reflect on their own practice, as well as supporting others through being members of Teacher Learning Communities. There is an open-door culture that encourages teachers to 'drop in' on colleagues, therefore promoting good practice within the schools. We are committed toSSAT Embedding Formative Assessment CPD programme for the next two years, as well as encouraging staff to further their expertise and leadership through both internal and external programmes, including the full suite of NPQ courses. We have a very strong record of developing staff from ITT to Headship.
Staff, including those new to teaching, feel valued. Leaders have shown consideration for staff well-being. Ofsted 2019
Commitment to safeguarding
The Basildon Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect their staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to DBS checks.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@basildonacademies.org.uk
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About the schools
- Type
- Email address
- recruitment@basildonacademies.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01268498683
Secondary School for Years 7-9 (Y10+ move to the Upper Academy)
School Details
The Basildon Lower Academy
The Basildon Upper Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 14 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 900 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 14 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Basildon Upper Academy website (opens in new tab)
Arranging a visit to The Basildon Lower Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@basildonacademies.org.uk.
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