Teacher of English
Weston Favell Academy
Northampton
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPR £22,917 - £38,633
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Easter 2018 or sooner
- Apply by:
- 18 January 2018
Job overview
We wish to recruit someone who shares our vision that all pupils should leave with the skills to be able to express themselves creatively and imaginatively, and to communicate with others confidently and effectively. As an English Teacher, you will be expected to ensure, through effective teaching and learning, that all pupils acquire key literacy skills and are inspired to achieve outstanding progress.
We're looking for someone who
- is passionate about English and about helping all pupils succeed despite their background;
- has high professional standards;
- is committed to raising the achievement of all learners by ensuring teaching across the curriculum is of the highest quality;
- is able to make positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents alike;
- is able to plan and deliver innovative and inspirational lessons that engage pupils;
About Us
We are an improving school and this summer’s GCSE results were the best in our history. In addition, our growing Sixth Form is sending ever increasing numbers of students onto prestigious universities and high quality apprenticeships as our results improve. This is the second consecutive year of significant improvement and we are confident this upward trend will continue.
It is our goal to equip young people with the qualifications, skills and characteristics that will help them to achieve their aspirations. Our motto, ‘Be Inspired’, is demonstrated throughout our curriculum. We are a supportive team, committed to ensuring that our learners fulfil their potential despite any barriers they may face. We are looking for equally passionate practitioners to join our team.
In Return
Working for the GAT you can be assured that you will be contributing to helping support our mission to enable every child to do their best. All our academies work collaboratively together to share best practice and are supported by the expertise within the central team to enable them to focus on teaching and learning. As a GAT employee, you will receive excellent opportunities for career progression and access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance your professional growth.
This role is suitable for either experienced professionals who wish to progress their career or for NQTs who want to begin their career in a learning rich environment. There is also an opportunity for part time hours.
Visits to our academy are warmly welcomed; please contact Jo Cosciani, PA to the Principal on 01604 402121 or email wfa-recruitment@westonfavell.org
For further information, please visit: http://www.greenwoodacademies.org/wfa/021
Closing date: 18th January 2018.
Interview date: w/c 22nd January 2018.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.
About Weston Favell Academy
- Weston Favell Academy
- Booth Lane South, Northampton
- Northamptonshire
- NN3 3EZ
- United Kingdom
Introduction
Weston Favell Academy is a friendly and supportive environment which is absolutely dedicated to improving the lives of our young people – we want all of our students, and staff, to be the best that they can be. As a member of staff here, you will be joining a dynamic and diverse team that works hard to ensure that all of our students are able to make progress while in our care. Weston Favell is at an exciting stage of its development. Our progress towards outstanding is clear and we need to continue to grow a strong and committed staff team that is entirely focussed on providing an outstanding education for our young people.
Background
The Weston Favell Academy is located in the eastern district of Northampton. It is an 11-19 academy with capacity for 1650 pupils, of which 300 will be in the sixth form.
The academy serves a local area which is socially mixed but is close to national averages in most respects. The majority of pupils come from homes defined as ‘white British’; the relatively small proportions of pupils from different ethnic backgrounds are well integrated.
Context
Since joining the Greenwood Academies Trust in 2012, we have been on a journey of improvement. The culture and ethos of the academy has been transformed – students now demonstrate a positive attitude to learning and are keen to do well. They respond well to their teachers and are keen to engage in learning and an ever increasing range of extra-curricular activities. The academy is predicting improved progress and attainment as the changes in teaching, learning and leadership become embedded.
Team Culture
There is a clear team spirit at Weston Favell and new members of staff would be joining a strong and supportive group of professionals. There are multiple opportunities to work collaboratively to ensure that we are all continuing to improve our practice.
In September 2016, the Trust launched a new Learning Alliance which supports the development of all staff across the Trust. The Learning Alliance encourages collaboration, reflection and active learning amongst professionals which has a positive impact on the experience and outcomes of our learners across the Trust.
Facilities
The Academy occupies a large, split-level site with extensive sports facilities, including a swimming pool and green spaces. There was a recent major PFI building project which has delivered impressive accommodation to support learning across the curriculum.
Local Information
Due to its central location and idealistic countryside Northamptonshire has one of the highest levels of employment in the country. It is home to thousands of companies, from technology and manufacturing to logistics companies.
Northamptonshire is at the Heart of England’s communications network with great rail links and easy access to the M1, M6, A1, M45 and the A6. This means that the county is perfect for commuting or relocating. Northamptonshire offers the chance to escape a big city without the compromise of giving up the city lifestyle completely.
Part of the Milton Keynes and South Midlands Growth area, one of four designated Growth Areas in England, Northamptonshire will benefit from 37,000 new homes by 2021. So whether you want to live in a brand new state-of-the-art apartment or in a barn conversion in a rural village setting, Northamptonshire can offer it all.
Voted in the top 33 per cent of England's happiest places to live according to Rightmove, Northamptonshire offers affordable housing and is one of the UK’s fastest growing counties, which means it is highly favoured by those wanting to strike a good balance between living and making a living.
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