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English Teacher

English Teacher

Whitley Academy

Coventry

Salary:
TMS + responsibility allowance for a suitably qualified candidate
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
22 April 2019

Job overview

When staff, students and families walk through our gates and onto our site, they belong to the Whitley Academy Community. In this community, we build meaningful relationships based on trust and mutual respect. Our classrooms, corridors and the school environment are safe spaces where nobody is judged and everyone is valued. Our ethos, driven by our commitment to Whitley’s values, is built on inclusion and our dedication to care for each member of our community as an individual. We put learning and learners first in every decision we make. We are proud of our school and committed to supporting all staff and students to “be the best you can be”.

We are seeking an inspirational English Teacher to join our well-established and innovative English team from September 2019. You will be joining a well-resourced department with a relentless focus on raising attainment and recruiting successful students to KS5 English and iMedia courses in our Post 16 provision. You will be an effective team member, whose input will contribute to the further development of the current supportive and enthusiastic team of practitioners. Our Academy is on a rapid improvement journey. You will be joining a forward-thinking school that values the professional development and well-being of its staff. Applications are welcome from both English and iMedia specialisms. 


The successful candidate must be:

  • Able to teach English to at least KS4 and potentially KS5, 
  • Values driven,
  • Ambitious for every child and highly inclusive,
  • Passionate about English and its impact on learning, with the ability to motivate pupils and achieve excellent results,
  • Resilient with a strong personal drive,
  • Someone who has high expectations of both students and their colleagues,
  • Able to contribute to the development of T&L in English,
  • Someone who can forge positive relationships with students to encourage great learning, and 
  • Someone who has a passion for English and the ability to share this with young people.


We will offer you;

  • A positive and innovative learning culture, where wellbeing and workload are effectively managed,
  • A dedicated, highly skilled and committed staff, upholding high expectations of and aspirations for all of our students,
  • A strong sense of community and a warm, welcoming workplace,
  • Access to the RSA Academies’ Teaching School Alliance, which offers high quality training and leadership experiences for all staff, to ensure that everyone is enabled to develop, grow and collaborate,
  • PiXL network access, developing new ideas and strategies to impact on student learning and
  • A number of additional benefits including a fantastic internal CPD programme built into directed time - fostering excellence in teaching and learning, a personal laptop, free parking, and a vibrant modern building and facilities in a beautiful location within easy reach of the M40/M6 corridor.


This post would be suitable for an early career stage teacher interested in developing their expertise in an exciting, outward-looking school or for a more experienced practitioner with an interest in developing their practice, subject knowledge or leadership skills. Informal visits are welcomed.  To find out more about our school please visit our website at www.whitleyacademy.com.  

We hope that after considering all the information provided, you will decide to make an application.  A reminder that the closing date is 23rd April 2019, 9:00AM.  Whatever the outcome of your application we thank you for the interest you have shown and wish you well for your future career.

Completed applications should be returned to: vacancies@whitleyacademy.com 

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Employment at the Academy will be subject to receipt of satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, Police Act 1997 and the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012.

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About Whitley Academy

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  • Whitley Academy
  • Abbey Road, Whitley, Coventry
  • West Midlands
  • CV3 4BD
  • United Kingdom
+44 24 7630 2580

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Whitley Academy – A place to “be the best you can be”.
 

Please explore our website - www.whitleyacademy.com  - to gain a flavour of what it means to be part of the Whitley Academy community. We sincerely hope that you will be inspired to apply to join  us. 

Whitley Academy is an innovative and inclusive school, committed to  delivering high quality education for the community it serves. We value  everyone that we work with, regardless of their differing needs,  abilities and backgrounds. This ethos influences all that happens within  the school – our mantra of ‘deeds not words’ supports all students to  be the best they can be.

Whitley Academy is an oversubscribed and expanding 11-19 school with over 920 students (including the Sixth Form).

We believe here at Whitley Academy that everyone, whether students or staff, can be supported to be the best that they can be.

Whitley Academy strives not only to achieve excellent outcomes for young people, but also to provide opportunities for them to be creative, innovative and to enjoy their learning. Our students develop into responsible young adults with high self-esteem and the skills and competences to equip them for success in the future.

Whitley Academy provides a safe and stimulating environment. We have a dedicated, highly skilled and committed team of staff upholding high expectations of, and aspirations for our students’ attendance, punctuality, behaviour, uniform and attitude to learning.

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