Teacher of Dance
Knutsford Multi Academy Trust
Knutsford, Cheshire
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Teachers' Pay Scale £22,915 - £38, 632
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 2 March 2018
Job overview
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative teacher of Dance to join a busy and successful Performing Arts faculty. We are looking for candidates with a passion for their subject and the ability to deliver an exciting curriculum across the full age range, including post-16, with a strong commitment to the extra-curricular life of the faculty. The ability to teach Drama, Music or Musical Theatre at key stage 3 would be an advantage.The successful applicant will:
- Be an outstanding classroom practitioner; committed to achieving and sustaining high standards of Learning and Teaching.
- Have an enthusiastic and inspirational approach to the delivery of Dance across the full 11-18 age range.
- Have positive classroom management skills, high expectations and a commitment to the best possible outcomes for all pupils.
- Be highly motivated and self-driven with the ability to work with other high achieving professionals.
- Be actively involved in the extra-curricular life of the faculty.
Closing Date: 2 March 2018 (noon)
Interview date: Week commencing 12 March 2018
Knutsford Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
In line with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 Knutsford Multi-Academy Trust does not request attendance or medical information on candidates for posts prior to appointment. We will, however, seek a post-appointment reference for successful candidates, which will include questions relating to attendance records. Appointments will be made subject to this reference and the Trust may, in some circumstances, withdraw the offer of appointment on the basis of information received, again having full regard to the requirements of the Equality Act.
Knutsford Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable.
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About Knutsford Multi Academy Trust
Knutsford Academy provides secondary education to over 1200 students aged from 11 to 18 in the historic town of Knutsford, less than 20 miles from the centre of Manchester and minutes from the M6 motorway. Students arrive in Year 7 from the local primary schools in Knutsford and we also attract a number of students from the south Manchester and Northwich areas. The school formed in 1953 as Knutsford High School and still operates from the original site in the centre of the town, it transferred to Academy status in 2012.
The school has a thriving Sixth Form and over the last four years has achieved a 100% pass rate at A Level which has seen a large number of students progressing to Russell Group universities. At GCSE, in the summer of 2018 80% all grades were at 4 or above and 25% of all grades at 7 or above with an overall improving progress 8 score.
Our focus is driven by our three core values:
Academic Excellence - We provide a supportive and challenging environment to ensure our students achieve academic excellence at Knutsford Academy.
Strong Community - We draw on the strength of our community within Knutsford Academy and work with our local community around Knutsford.
World Class Opportunities - We aim to prepare our students for life beyond school by providing world class opportunities.
The Academy Team
The Academy is led by Executive Principal Mike Cladingbowl, a former National Director for Ofsted, who oversees the strategy and running of the school. There are currently over 60 teachers at the school and a support team who all work collectively to deliver the very best for our students.
Professional Development
The Academy provides a range of training programmes through our own teacher training school, including a PGCE run in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University, together with a personal development programme for those looking to progress to the next step, offering the NPQML and NPQSL, run in partnership with the Star Institute.
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