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Robert Blake School

Bridgwater, Somerset

Salary:
Teachers Pay Scale (Main or Upper) + TLR 2a
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2019
Apply by:
17 October 2018

Job overview

  Second in English

Teachers Pay Scale (Main or Upper) + TLR 2a 

Required for January 2019 

We are seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic English specialist to join an exciting and dynamic English Team. You must be passionate about your subject and committed to the highest level of achievement for all students. You will be required to teach across the age and ability range. This post will suit excellent teachers eager to take that first step into leadership and keen to make a significant contribution to the success of a department. 

Robert Blake is a thriving comprehensive school of around 800 students with a growing roll. The school is an exciting place to work and identified as a ‘good’ school (Ofsted, December 2015). The school is located less than 2 miles from Junction 24 of the M5 in Bridgwater and is in a stunning all new state of the art facility. We are committed to the continuous professional development of staff and will provide opportunities for you to shine. 

Closing Date: Thursday 18th October 2018 (12 noon)

Interviews: Wednesday 24th October

Please apply by letter and application form, to Mrs S Bryan by post or via email: SBryan@educ.somerset.gov.uk

Application forms are available from the school or on the Robert Blake Science College website: www.robertblake.org.uk or click Apply Now

This post is subject to a criminal background check via the Vetting and Barring Service.

Robert Blake Science College
Hamp Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6AW
11-16 mixed comprehensive NOR: 760 

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About Robert Blake School

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+44 1278 456243

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Robert Blake School is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school in Bridgwater, Somerset. There are currently 975 students aged 11-16 on the school roll.

Robert Blake School is named for a distinguished 17th-century military commander who was born in Bridgwater. The town is located to the west of the Quantocks and has a population of 41,000.

The school is housed in a wonderful building completed in 2012, and boasts fantastic facilities.  The school environment provides every opportunity for students to learn and achieve.

Headteacher

Deb Loveridge

Values and vision

At Robert Blake we want every person to be the best version of themselves.  Students leave ready to contribute respectfully and positively to society.  The school aims to improve the life chances and accelerate the progress for all students regardless of their starting point.  We are looking for staff committed to the schools’ ethos of ‘Aspire/Achieve/Celebrate’.

Ofsted report

“Pupils enjoy coming to school.  They say they are happy at school and that the teachers care for them.  Pupils feel safe.  They know that teachers will help if they have a problem”.  “Pupils enjoy using the facilities at school.  They take part in many clubs and activities and are proud of their achievements”.  “Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school”.

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