Teacher of English
Fowey River Academy
Fowey, Cornwall
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Pay Range to Upper Pay Range (dependent on skills and experience)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 22 April 2018
Job overview
New opportunities at Fowey River Academy
Teacher of English
MPS/UPS a negotiated allowance is available for a suitable candidate who could lead our Big Lottery funded “Oracy Empowers!’ project
Start date: September 2018
We are seeking someone who can bring an additional dimension to our established, multi-talented and collaborative team. Each member of the department has a specialism that is paramount to our capacity to deliver an engaging curriculum that meets the demands of the new GCSE. Our forward-thinking approach has already produced some superb results, reaching above the national average for the highest grades of 7-9 in Summer 2017, but we desire a new colleague who can bring fresh strategies to allow us to continue and build on this success. In return, we will provide a supportive, positive set of colleagues with whom you can share and develop new pedagogical approaches.
The English team have a suite of six classrooms, one of which being fully equipped with Apple Mac computers that enhances the learning opportunities we can give our students. We believe that students of the twenty-first century need to be exposed to different forms of communication, in a range of mediums and would like someone who can help us to explore and embed this further.
So, can you offer us a dynamic and creative approach that can enhance our committed and successful team? Are you passionate about teaching and learning? Will you add innovation and flair? If you can – we would love to hear from you.
In return we offer the following benefits:
- a recruitment/retention package for suitable candidates
- as a new member of staff, you will receive extra ring-fenced time in your first year to learn new skills and pedagogical approaches which you can then apply or, in the case of Lead Practitioners/ SLEs, time for you to coach and develop others.
- you will be allocated a professional mentor who will be dedicated to inducting you and then helping you grow. They will assist you to build a portfolio with career progression in mind. When you are ready, you will have opportunities to lead projects on pedagogy, curriculum design and innovation.
- you will have free access to the academy's Sports Hub, fitness suite, classes and programmes.
- you will receive a MacBook Pro and an iPad to help you plan your lessons and develop and deliver professional resources and presentations.
For further information and to apply please download the relevant application pack from our website: www.foweyriveracademy.org.uk or our Trust’s website: ALAT (Adventure learning Academies Trust) www.alat.org.uk. Please note CVs will not be accepted.
If you require an alternative format, you can contact Ali Honey ali@neopeople.net
Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 23rd April 2018. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than advertised should the position be filled or we receive a high volume of applications.
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About Fowey River Academy
Fowey River Academy is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school situated in Fowey, Cornwall. There are approximately 684 students at the school, between the ages of 11-16.
Fowey River Academy was established in 1692 as Fowey Free School, opening to 30 pupils from low income families. The school has since been a boarding and grammar school throughout the years. In 2014, it received academy status, changing its name from Fowey Community College to Fowey River Academy.
Headteacher
Ben Eddy
Values and vision
At Fowey River Academy, we are working together for a better future for our young people and we are passionate about success.
Our vision is that our young people receive the very best education, realise their full potential and are prepared to become responsible and successful citizens.
How Do We Achieve This?
- We cultivate a positive attitude towards learning in the whole academy community
- We create a high quality learning experience
- We provide a safe, stimulating and supportive environment
No Child Left Behind
Our aim is to make sure every child fulfils their potential; not every student will be a traditional academic so it is important that they receive options and valuable skills to enable them to succeed. Fowey River Academy delivers rigorous academic challenges with educational and personal development activities to provide a rich and rounded learning experience so that all students get every opportunity to achieve their potential.
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