English Teacher - LeAF Studio

Post:                    English Teacher (GCSE & A Level available)

Post Details:             Permanent, Full time

Salary Scale:          Mainscale

Ambitions Academies Trust (AAT) comprises schools from all sectors: mainstream (primary and secondary) and special. AAT secures outstanding achievement and improved life chances of all our pupils. All our Academies have high expectations as the focus of their work. We are strongly committed to supporting colleagues in developing their careers further and offer excellent CPD opportunities.

We currently have the following vacancy at LeAF Studio School, BH11 9JW:

English Teacher (GCSE & A Level available)

Are you looking for your next challenge? Do you relish the chance to support colleagues to make rapid and sustained school improvement? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We have an exciting opportunity to join LeAF Studio School within Ambitions Academies Trust. Dynamic, forward thinking and absolutely committed to changing the lives of all young people, we are seeking a colleague who will share our inclusive and positive ethos.

What can we offer?

• A thriving school community with extensive facilities
• A creative and innovative culture keen to explore new ways of working to meet fresh challenges and exploit opportunities.
• The benefits of working in a highly collaborative multi-academy trust, including opportunities to work with teachers in other Ambitions academies.
• A Trust wide strategy to support mental health and well-being with a ‘champion’ in every academy.
• Excellent personal career development – our culture is to promote from within the Trust as much as possible.
• Tailored support and flexibility, allowing you to do what’s best for your children.
• A Microsoft training package.
• A bespoke online safeguarding package.
• An opportunity to live and work in the beautiful county of Dorset with excellent links to travel across and enjoy the beaches and countryside of the West Country.

We are a truly comprehensive school located in the heart of our community. There are high levels of respect, support and kindness across our staff team and senior leadership.

Teachers at LeAF Studio School are expected to be excellent classroom practitioners with strong subject knowledge and a high level of emotional intelligence. You will have strong communication skills and the ability to build good relationships with pupils, parents and staff whilst also being able to:

• Demonstrate professionalism consistent with the Trust’s values: aspirational, collaborative, inclusive, innovative and responsible.
• Deliver a curriculum designed to support and guide young students through their learning journey at LeAF Studio and beyond.
• Develop professional links with industry-based clubs, institutions and governing bodies relevant to your specialist subject.
• Contribute (where possible) to extra-curricular provision offered by the department.

Our mantra, ‘Perform to Your Potential’ applies to everyone who is involved in the academy, whatever their role and we place a strong emphasis on staff well-being.

Closing date for applications: 8th December 2022

              Interviews will take place: 14th December 2022

Start Date: As soon as possible

For more an application pack please visit www.ambitions-academies.co.uk or contact emma.collins@leafstudio.co.uk

Should you have any questions regarding the role, or would like an informal discussion, please contact Mrs Nadine Lapskas, Principal, at Nadine.lapskas@leafstudio.co.uk.

Please return your completed application to Emma Collins, Office Manager at emma.collins@leafstudio.co.uk

Please note we DO NOT accept application by CV

Ambitions Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the

 welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful

applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks

High Expectations – High Achievement