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Teacher of English

Teacher of English

The Milton Keynes Academy

Milton Keynes

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Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
22 February 2019

Job overview

The Milton Keynes Academy are currently seeking a talented and engaging Teacher of English to join our team. The successful applicant will hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), have a proven track record of successful teaching across different key stages and believe that all pupils will succeed in their study of English. This post is suitable for an experienced teacher looking for an exciting, fresh opportunity or a newly qualified teacher looking for their first teaching role.

The Milton Keynes Academy is an Academy with strong links in the community.  Our Academy is underpinned by an ethos based on raising aspirations and raising achievement, so that we realise our mission of providing opportunities for everyone.  We are relentless in our pursuit of high standards and excellence and emphasise traditional core values of good behaviour, honesty and mutual respect.

We are a vibrant Academy (Ofsted judgement Good November 2017) with outstanding facilities.  We cater for 1400 pupils aged 11-19 and welcome pupils of all abilities.  We are a member of the Creative Education Trust (CET), which marks a new phase on our journey and will further strengthen the Academy on our pursuit to Outstanding. Further information about CET can be found on their website at http://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/ 

The English department is housed in the Discover Village where all classrooms have an Interactive White Board, desktop computer and a visualiser enabling you to deliver engaging lessons.  Outside of the classrooms we have a computer suite that can also be utilised.  The working environment is excellent and innovative in design with very well-resourced work areas. Student success and displays of work are prominent. Furthermore, you will benefit from a highly organised curriculum plan where all lessons are planned and stored on the Academy's online curriculum.

You will be joining an English department that has a proven track record of students making good progress in line or above the national average.  We are really pleased with the excellent progress our disadvantage learners make. You will be stepping into a department of 12 teachers with a range of skills and abilities, managed by a Director of English who is supported by two Key Stage Co-ordinators and a Curriculum Assistant. 

From the moment you join us you will feel welcomed and supported by an experienced and varied team, who are wholly focused on teaching and learning.  As part of your induction into the Academy and the English department, you will be well supported through a comprehensive programme of induction, training and coaching to ensure you continue to develop as a teacher.

If you are a talented professional with passion, commitment and resilience, and if you are driven to make a difference to the lives and futures of young people, we would like to hear from you. Please contact Clare Read, Director of English, for more information on 01908 341700 or email us at careers@miltonkeynesacademy.org.uk 

Thank you for your interest in working at The Milton Keynes Academy. Further details and an application form can be found on our website at www.miltonkeynesacademy.co.uk  

The Milton Keynes Academy and Creative Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and Induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the academy on its behalf.



About The Milton Keynes Academy

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+44 1908 341 700

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The Milton Keynes Academy is a co-educational, non-selective secondary school for students aged 11-18. We are a member of the Creative Education Trust, a charity and multi-academy trust with a network of non-selective primary and secondary state schools. Together, we work to empower young people with the knowledge, skills and creativity they need to succeed in school and in life.

Our proactive approach to developing positive outcomes for our students has been recognised by Ofsted. In January 2023, Ofsted recognised our potential to continue our journey towards a ‘good’ school. We believe that our academy exists for its children and for our community. Our ethos of high expectations emphasises traditional core values of Respect,Responibily,Aspirations, Resilence,Equality.

Our curriculum is broad and balanced supporting students to achieve in both academic and vocational qualifications. Teachers are committed, talented and passionate about delivering an engaging education. The school day starts at 8:40am and formal lessons end at 3:25pm. Beyond the classroom, students have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities.

The Milton Keynes Academy is architecturally inspiring, boasting truly outstanding facilities and cutting edge resources. In 2018, a significant financial investment has provided a spacious restaurant, a further suite of science laboratories and a gym.

The Milton Keynes Academy is a nurturing school where students are happy to learn. We care for our students when they need support, and celebrate with them when they succeed.

We harness the expertise of employers and local higher and further educational institutions to ensure that our students are aware of the diverse career paths available and have the employability skills to be successful in their next steps.

By choosing to come to The Milton Keynes Academy, you will be joining a team of professionals that are highly valued. We will provide you with care, support and a comprehensive induction bespoke to your individual needs. We invest in our staff by providing professional development opportunities in order to nurture outstanding teachers and leaders of the future.

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