Second in English Role
Quarrydale Academy
Sutton-In-Ashfield
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- TLR £4443
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Easter 2018
- Apply by:
- 1 December 2017
Job overview
We seek to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher of English to join a supportive, highly regarded and successful department.
This post would suit a teacher who has experience of teaching all key stages and including A level.
We are looking for a teacher who is dynamic, inspirational and passionate to join our Academy and help lead our drive to become an outstanding school. The school was judged GOOD by Ofsted in March 2017. The English Department consistently achieves excellent results and contributes to the Academy’s EBACC results being significantly above the national average.
The Second in English will take a lead in the continuing development and improvement of Teaching and Learning within the Department.
We are seeking an energetic and committed professional who can drive change, assist in the running of the department and, most importantly, is an outstanding teacher. The successful applicant will have a proven track record of helping pupils achieve excellent progress.
The ideal candidate will:
• Be an excellent English Practitioner.
• Be determined to develop all aspects of English teaching and learning within the English Department.
• Be a committed team player.
• Have the ability to engage, inspire and build excellent relationships with both students and staff.
• Be committed to Quarrydale Academy's ethos of high expectations.
We offer candidates the chance to work in a friendly, supportive community with happy, well- behaved students who enjoy learning. Our Academy is characterised by committed, capable staff who work collectively on behalf of students.
The successful candidate will benefit from enhanced professional development opportunities through our bespoke CPD provision and partnership with other schools.
Joining our Academy also offers many personal benefits including:
• a subsidised pension scheme
• use of the Academy's sports facilities and gym
• close, convenient links to the M1 junction 28, Nottingham, Derby and Sheffield
• close access to the peak district, national park and popular historical sites
• a supportive environment in which your talents will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other vetting procedures including the provision of two good references.
For application forms and further details please visit our website or contact Mrs Amanda Adamson (Headteacher’s Secretary) at aadamson@quarrydale.notts.sch.uk If you think you could be a potential candidate for the role and you would like to discuss the vacancy or if you would like to arrange a visit to Quarrydale Academy please contact the Head of English Cat Lovell on 01623 554 178 or by email clovell@quarrydale.notts.sch.uk
Closing date: Friday 1st of December 2017
Interviews will be held on: Monday 11th of December 2017
About Quarrydale Academy
- Quarrydale Academy
- Stoneyford Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield
- Nottinghamshire
- NG17 2DU
- United Kingdom
Quarrydale is a mixed 11-18 academy of around 1100 pupils, with approximately 130 sixth formers.
We are situated in the town of Sutton-in-Ashfield, which is located between Sherwood Forest, the peak district and the City of Nottingham. Connections to major conurbations in the region are excellent, housing is affordable and access to leisure facilities, and areas of cultural, natural and industrial heritage is good.
The academy itself is a popular and exciting place to work, with a friendly atmosphere and a real sense of team work. The students are well behaved and Ofsted graded us as ‘Good’ in March 2017.
The education we offer at Quarrydale is built around a highly qualified team of staff committed to delivering a quality education to all our students in a calm, safe and secure environment where high quality learning can take place effectively. We work in partnership with parents to ensure that every child receives the best possible education and takes pride in being part of our successful and caring community.
At Quarrydale we combine our traditional values with the very latest teaching methods and technologies to inspire our students to succeed in everything they do. We have very high expectations of our students and place great emphasis on self-discipline, self-respect, hard work, achievement and high standards of behaviour.
We are committed to the pursuit of excellence, both in terms of the achievement of students and the quality of educational provision we deliver on a daily basis. We want to encourage all learners to develop a love of learning and enable everyone to reach the highest standards of which they are capable of.
We believe that achievement is closely linked to self-belief, motivation, support and that with encouragement students will excel and be proud of doing well and fulfilling their potential.The best achievements usually occur where a true partnership has been established between home, school and the student and all parties work together to strive for the best possible outcome.
We want every Quarrydale student to learn, achieve, maximise their potential and meet all of their aspirations and ambitions. Quarrydale students know that we expect nothing less than their personal best, and we will guide and support them to rise to that challenge.
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