Teacher of English (maternity cover)
Ref: SCH-WDT-0223 12 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Temporary Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: Main / UPSThe Role
We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, energetic and enthusiastic English Teacher who is forward thinking, innovative, with ambition and moral purpose to support the development of our students.
We pride ourselves on high expectations, a commitment to ensuring pupil progress and high-quality teaching and learning. You will share these values be able to enthuse and motivate our pupils with your passion and creative teaching, presence and personality. You will be ambitious and will embrace being part of moving our School forward.
We can offer you fantastic, eager children and supportive parents. Our dynamic and friendly staff are passionate about raising standards and aspirations for all children.
Our school is well resourced and has a supportive and reflective Senior Leadership Team, Governing Body and Multi Academy Trust. We have a whole school commitment to professional development as we believe that development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our pupils. As a member of the Wade Deacon Trust, we can offer you numerous exciting opportunities to further develop your career.
A comprehensive programme of CPD supports colleagues at all career stages; through the Multi-Academy Trust we provide excellent career opportunities for our staff.
Colleagues seeking a varied, challenging and rewarding career can find this in the Wade Deacon family.
The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance.
Qualifications
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| Degree in a relevant subject |
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| Qualified Teacher Status |
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| GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent |
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Skills
| Relevant Skills | |
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| Evidence of appropriate professional development |
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| Demonstrate excellent classroom practice |
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| Relate to and motivate students |
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| Possess good behaviour management strategies |
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| Experience/Knowledge | |
| Experience of successful teaching as evidenced by adding value to student achievements |
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| Have a thorough working knowledge of the curriculum as it relates to this subject |
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| Knowledge of examination syllabus requirements in specialist subject(s) at KS4 |
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| Understand how ICT can be used to enhance students’ learning |
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| Good level of ICT literacy, including good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and email |
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| Personal Attributes | |
| Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and to deal politely and tactfully with a wide range of people |
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| Ability to work as part of a team |
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| Reliable, honest and trustworthy |
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| Organisational Fit | |
| Committed to safeguarding the welfare of young people |
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| Ability to plan own work and work on own initiative |
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| Ability to prioritise work to achieve deadlines |
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Safeguarding Information
The Wade Deacon Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure. All applicants should read the school’s Safeguarding/Child Protection policy and Safer Recruitment Policy, which are available on our websites.
The Grange Academy
Latham Avenue
Runcorn
Runcorn
WA7 5DX
Elaine Hall
hr@thegrangeacademy.co.uk