Teacher of English
St Peter's School
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main/Upper Pay Scale £22,917-£38,633
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Easter/September 2018
- Apply by:
- 22 January 2018
Job overview
Teaching is the most rewarding job in the world. We have the opportunity to change students’ lives for the better and you could make a positive impact at St Peter’s School.
We are a forward thinking and rapidly improving, “good” school that is creating a legacy of learning for our community. Our students Learn, Aspire and Exceed as they work with our highly skilled teaching and associate staff supporting and guiding them.
St Peter’s is part of the CAM Academy Trust which offers students and staff fantastic potential to collaborate, share and develop a wide range of teaching and learning across the schools in the trust. As a family of schools, we support, share and challenge each other to improve the future lives of all our young people.
We are currently seeking to develop our existing English department by employing a dynamic and inspiring Teacher of English to join our team in motivating and supporting our students to ensure outstanding attainment.
We are based in Huntingdon, just 12 miles north of Cambridge with its own mainline station connecting with London in less than an hour.
For the right candidate, we are able to offer the opportunity to teach lessons across the age and ability range from highly aspirational sixth form students getting ready for University to students just starting their secondary school careers.
The English Department is an innovative, experienced and collaborative team who strive to guide our students towards their goals. You will be joining a well-organised, supportive team of professionals. The department is well resourced and staff are committed and hard-working. You will receive high quality support and CPD from expert colleagues who will coach and guide you through your professional development. This is an ideal opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive environment.
We work closely with the other English departments in the trust, sharing resources and supporting each other with any training requirements. St Peter’s prides itself in the professional development available to staff, we have had a number of staff complete a wide range of courses including: NPQML, enhancement courses and training with exam board providers as well as in house training.
The closing date for receipt of applications is midday on Monday 22nd January 2018. Interviews will be conducted later that same week.
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About St Peter's School
St Peter’s School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form in Cambridgeshire, serving students between the ages of 11-18. The secondary school, situated in Huntingdon has approximately 983 students on record.
St Peter’s School was established in 1870 and converted to academy status in 2011.
Headteacher
Christopher Bennet
Values and vision
St Peter’s School’s motto is “Learn, Aspire, Exceed”, and it encourages all students to work to the best of their ability and achieve to the highest of their capabilities in a nurturing and supportive learning environment. The Cambridgeshire secondary school’s vision is to nurture confident, competent individuals who grow into active and engaged citizens, ready for the challenges of a modern and ever-changing society. The school actively promotes diversity and equality and wishes for all students to feel a sense of belonging during their time at the secondary school. Community is at the heart of the school and it promotes a strong partnership between students, parents, staff, Governors and the wider community. St Peter’s School holds a specialist status in Mathematics and Computing. Students are encouraged to get involved with activities outside of the classroom to expand their social, leadership and teamwork skills, along with discovering new hobbies and interests. These range from the Duke of Edinburgh Award to art and sports clubs.
Ofsted
“Overall outcomes show an improving trend in academic and work-related subjects since the last inspection. Retention rates are higher than average. The large majority of students leaving Year 13 this year have secured a place at university”.
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