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Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Magna Academy Poole

Poole

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Salary:
Highly Competitive Salary
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2021
Apply by:
9 December 2020

Job overview


Post: Teacher of English (Ref MAG56)

Permanent Position – January 2021

Full time or part time/job share considered

Highly competitive salary 

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 in the 21st century. Our Academy is a vibrant and exciting place to work and was graded as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in December 2018. We are proud that our outcomes and progress are very strong across the school. 

The successful candidate:

We are looking to recruit an exceptional candidate to the role of Teacher of English to join our team at Magna Academy. This will provide an exciting and challenging opportunity for an NQT or ambitious practitioner wishing to further develop their career, to build upon the existing track record of success within English and make a real impact on further driving up attainment and progress in English. 

We are looking for a highly motivated, outstanding classroom practitioner with a strong presence, who is ambitious for students, their colleagues and the academy. They 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.

The successful candidate will be able to offer engagement, stretch, support and challenge to all learners. They will be able to accurately assess the progress and achievement of students, groups and cohorts and provide appropriate provision to ensure progress of all is maximised.

Ultimately, we are looking for a committed teacher with an uncompromising belief that all students deserve an outstanding education. They will uphold our inclusive ethos and provide opportunities for all students to progress well. 

What we offer:

• Bespoke support and line management from an experienced Assistant Principal

• Professional progression opportunities

• Great students who conduct themselves impeccably 

• Strong systems and structures meaning students feel safe and secure

• Measures to reduce staff workload such as centralised detentions and a sensible feedback policy focused on whole class feedback – we do not have onerous/impossible marking policies

• A centralised homework system at KS3 

• No formal graded lesson observations – just ongoing ‘no-stakes’ feedback, helping you to continuously develop – we believe that trusting our staff with autonomy helps to develop a strong ‘develop and excel’ culture

• Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources

• CPD starts as soon as you are appointed and is ongoing

• State of the art facilities and a very pleasant location in beautiful Dorset


Next steps: 

Magna Academy Poole offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, talented individual looking to develop their career. Ordinarily, we would be delighted to show you around our Academy in order to fully appreciate our excellent learning environment, however due to the current exceptional circumstances this will unfortunately not be possible. If you do have any questions about the role before you apply then please contact zchallis@magna-aspirations.org  

How to Apply:

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

Closing date for applications: 17:00 Wednesday 9th December 2020.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview via a virtual platform on: Friday 11th December 2020. 

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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