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Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Magna Academy Poole

Poole

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Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
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14 October 2019

Job overview

Teacher of English

(MPS/UPS or Leadership Scale for Lead Practitioner or Specialist Leader of Education)

Full-time and Part Time - January 2020 

Salary: Highly Competitive

At Magna Academy we are wholly ambitious for every child to have an education that will give them an enriching and fulfilling life. Our Academy is a vibrant and exciting place to work and was graded as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in June 2015 and December 2018. In 2018, Magna achieved a Progress 8 score of 1.15, placing us 24th nationally (top 1%) and has achieved excellent results again in 2019. We value our staff highly, and treat work load very seriously. Our systems ensure teachers can really focus on the core purpose – teaching in a sustainable way.

What we offer:

  • Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources
  • CPD starts as soon as you are appointed 
  • A feedback policy focused on whole class feedback  
  • A centralised homework system at KS3 – you do not need to check/mark KS3 homework
  • Opportunity to teach at KS3, KS4 and potentially KS5
  • Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and promotion opportunities
  • A professional progression model to enable great teachers to remain in the classroom via our Lead Practitioner (LP) and Specialist Leaders of Education (SLE) routes
  • State of the art facilities and a very pleasant location in beautiful Dorset

The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher of English who has a passionate belief in the ability for all to succeed. They will be a conscientious and enthusiastic team player who will be joining a vibrant department.

It is an excellent opportunity for an NQT or ambitious practitioner wishing to further develop their career. As a Teaching School you would also have the opportunity to become a Specialist Leader of Education. 

We actively welcome visits and would be delighted to show you around our Academy to fully appreciate our excellent learning environment.

How to Apply:

Please click on the “quick apply” button to submit an online application.

Please contact zchallis@magna-aspirations.org or 01202 604222 to arrange a  visit or an informal, confidential discussion about the role.  

Closing date for applications: 4pm Tuesday 15 October 2019

Interviews: Week Beginning 21 October 2019

Learn more about Magna Academy at:  www.magna-aspirations.org 

Magna Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.

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About Magna Academy Poole

  • Magna Academy Poole
  • Ashdown Close, Adastral Road, Canford Heath, Poole
  • Dorset
  • BH17 8RE
  • United Kingdom
+44 1202 604222

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Magna Academy is a comprehensive secondary school situated in Poole, on the beautiful Dorset coast. At Magna Academy we have a team of dedicated people who are all working together to achieve our mission of preparing our students for success. Our academy is a vibrant and exciting place to work and was graded as good with outstanding Personal Development and an outstanding Sixth Form by Ofsted in May 2023. We are proud that our outcomes are strong across the academy. We are at the heart of the community we serve and we want our staff and students to act as role models and to make a positive difference to their own lives and the lives of those around them.

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