English Teacher
The Park Community School
Barnstaple
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS1 - UPS3
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- 24 April 2019
- Apply by:
- 18 January 2019
Job overview
English Teacher - Maternity Cover from Easter 2019
Required from Easter 2019 , to cover for a colleague that is leaving and then to cover for a maternity of up to one year. You would be an enthusiastic, well qualified, Teacher of English.
A willingness to contribute within a team approach to develop the work of the department is essential.
This would be an ideal opportunity for an experienced colleague or someone looking to start their career in a supportive and developmental environment.
The successful candidate would also be expected to join our team of tutors, supporting our pastoral care system.
The department currently consists of twelve full time colleagues in dedicated English teaching rooms. English is taught over eight 50 minute periods per fortnight in year 7 and year 9 with 9 periods in year 8 and 10 periods in year 10 and 11. All students study GCSE English and GCSE English Literature with a small number of students additionally studying the Entry Level qualification.
The department is at the heart of the school focus on teaching and learning, with staff making regular contributions to departmental and school wide CPD.
The department is based in one of our older buildings, dating back to 1910, with each member of the team having their own classroom base. The department is located above to our Learning and Resource Centre and has access to a small office space.
The department has detailed short and long term learning plans, with resources available from our shared google drive. The team are committed to sharing ideas, resources and supporting each other including through weekly best practice sharing meetings. The department currently offers the Eduqas English Literature and English Language courses. The department has seen an improvement in outcomes and progress for students through a focus on the development of the quality of teaching and learning.
This is a great opportunity for the right colleague to join a forward thinking and hard working team.
FACILITIES
· Excellent capacity for school improvement
· Established support networks
· Rural location in heart of Devon
· Ample on-site car parking
· Good transport links
· Complementary mix of traditional and modern buildings
· Suited departmental areas
· Staff laptop scheme
· Multiple staff CPD opportunities
Attached documents
About The Park Community School
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.
Headteacher
Vicky Owen
Vision and values
The Park Community School’s main aim is to be the best educational facility in Devon and to earn itself a national reputation of excellence. To do this, the secondary school strives to ensure that every child discovers their passion for learning and understands that they can achieve their potential. The school aims to be a challenging, stimulating and supportive environment that allows each student to become a confident, resilient and adaptable learner.
The school provides a broad and balanced curriculum that emphasises the importance of literacy, numeracy and ICT. Students are taught how to work well in a team, as well as the importance of self-reliance and citizenship.
Ofsted report
"Pupils are aware of their responsibilities as citizens and demonstrate this by their involvement in the life of the school."
"The behavior of pupils is good. They are polite and well mannered. This contributes strongly to the calm atmosphere in the school. Relationships between staff and pupils are positive and respectful."
"The school runs smoothly on a day-to-day basis because pupils know and adhere to the high expectations of staff."
"The headteacher provides strong, clear-sighted leadership. Since his appointment, he has raised expectations at the school"
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