Teacher of English
Trentham Academy
Stoke on Trent
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- One post to start 1st April 2018 and One post to start 1st September 2018
- Apply by:
- 9 February 2018
Job overview
“Fantastic students and great staff = Best ever results 2017”
Are you:
· A dedicated, committed, highly professional teacher of English?
· Looking for an opportunity to develop your practice still further?
· Passionate about inspiring all students to achieve?
We are the one of the highest performing non-selective schools in Stoke on Trent, and still improving. In 2017 we achieved the best results in our history with a Progress 8 score of 0.06. The English Department were a key part of this with 61.3% of students achieving a grade 9-5 and 73% achieving a grade 9-4. However, we are continuing to push the boundaries of success, and are looking for two English teachers who are ready to join us in taking on that challenge.
Ofsted say:
· Students’ behaviour and personal development are good. They are welcoming to visitors and speak positively about school.
· Relationships are positive in lessons, leading to a productive learning environment.
· Staff development individual training programmes depending upon their interests, skills and ambitions.
· A strong reading culture exists across the school. (December 2016)
We have 2 positions available; one required from 1st April 2018 and one required from 1st September 2018 (NQTs welcome). We are seeking to secure well qualified, committed and dynamic professionals who are willing to work within and contribute to the current successful team. A desire to improve and motivate students is essential.
We are committed to raising the achievement of all our learners through the quality of teaching and learning. We recognise fully, the impact excellent teaching makes on the raising of achievement of all our learners. If you have a commitment to professional development and a strong belief in the capabilities of all learners then we would like to hear from you.
Trentham Academy is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check, along with other relevant employment checks.
This is a fantastic time to join Trentham Academy. If your ambitions are as great as ours, we look forward to hearing from you.
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About Trentham Academy
- Trentham Academy
- Allerton Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent
- Staffordshire
- ST4 8PQ
- United Kingdom
Trentham Academy is located in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. There are approximately 790 pupils on roll and the Academy is oversubscribed in every year group.
Headteacher
Mr Mike Whittingham
Trentham Academy is an inclusive environment which values every individual and encourages high aspirations.
Ethos and Values
At Trentham Academy we are proud of our diverse community, where every individual is valued. We are highly ambitious and work together to ensure everyone has the opportunity to lead fulfilling lives.
Our ethos reflects the belief that excellence in educational achievement comes from developing the whole person. At the core of our community are our values: respect, optimism, integrity and responsibility.
These values underpin our motto Aspire, Endeavour, Achieve which for us at Trentham Academy means dream big, work hard, persevere and be successful.
At Trentham Academy, aspiration is limitless.
The Academy believes in developing the person as a whole so they can accomplish educational excellence. The diverse and ambitious community of staff and students work together to ensure everyone strives to achieve fulfilling lives.
The students are at the heart of everything at Trentham Academy with staff preparing each individual for ultimate success. High expectations are in place to encourage high achievements.
Ofsted October 2021:
Overall Effectiveness: Good With Outstanding Leadership & Personal Development
"Leaders, teachers and pupils have very high expectations of each other. The school motto ‘Aspire, Endeavour, Achieve’ is evident throughout the school".
"Pupils are very keen to learn. In lessons, pupils are often inspired by the passion for the subject shown by their teachers. Pupils work hard and think for themselves".
"Pupils enjoy a vast array of opportunities to enrich their education. Many pupils also enjoy a wide range of clubs and sports teams".
"Leaders have a clear vision for an ambitious curriculum. A broad range of subjects are available in key stages 3 and 4. Leaders have ensured that there is enough breadth and depth in the curriculum in Years 7 and 8 to make this possible".
View Trentham Academy's latest Ofsted report:
https://clt.trentham.coop/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/10201019-Trentham-Academy-144558-Final-PDF.pdf
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