Teacher of English and Drama (TLR available)
New Rickstones Academy
Essex
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- Salary:
- Main Pay Range/Upper Pay Range + TLR (for the right candidate) + AET Benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 14 June 2024
Job overview
Main Pay Range/Upper Pay Range + TLR (for the right candidate) + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional AET Benefits
Permanent, Full Time
September 2024 start
New Rickstones Academy is graded ‘Good’ (November 2023) and has a state of the art building offering fantastic facilities for both students and staff. A new building opened in September 2022 providing additional technology, science, IT and general teaching rooms. From September 2022, our PAN increased from 180 to 240 and we are now oversubscribed. We are the only Sixth Form provider in Witham.
Every member of staff is a vital part of our committed and ambitious team and we have been very successful at developing teachers and leaders with progression both within, and beyond the academy.
The English department is well-established and has recently implemented a totally new and ambitious Key Stage 3 curriculum to match the needs of our students. At GCSE we follow the AQA exam board for both English Language and Literature, and offer AQA English Literature at KS5. In line with Key Stage 3, both our GCSE and A Level specification and teaching have ungone considerable redesign and resequencing to best benefit our students. Our eight specialist classrooms are equipped with ViewSonic boards and we have suites of chrome books available for student use. We have nine specialist English teachers, a Librarian, Reading Intervention Tutors and LSA support for SEND students. The department has an extensive range of resources to support teaching and development. We have a rich extra-curricular offering with various trips and theatre visits, World Book Day celebrations, visiting authors and an annual public speaking competition.
The Drama department has a long standing history of excellent outcomes at KS4. We currently offer the BTEC Tech Award in Performing Arts - Acting, however the successful candidate would have the opportunity to review, and potentially change, the course. We have a purpose built Drama studio and theatre space, both with brand new lighting and sound systems. Drama Club is very popular and we collaborate with the Music department to perform a showcase at the end of the Winter and Summer terms. Drama is well supported within the academy and is taught as a discrete subject throughout Key Stage 3.
Our “Curriculum Drivers” run through all that we do as we encourage students to be safe, happy, the best they can be, and be proud.
Mastery: delivering excellent teaching & learning and developing excellent learners. Students are ambitious and committed.
Character: developing students into well rounded young people who we can be confident in to “do the right thing when no-one is looking”.
Perspective: how our students fit into the world around them, how they appropriately challenge wrongs, and promote what is right. Students are open minded, compassionate and recognise the differences found in all of us.
We are looking for a Teacher of English and Drama to join our academy. If you are driven, and passionate about English and Drama, then we want to hear from you! We welcome applicants from early career teachers.
If this advert, our website, and the job description sound of interest to you, please don’t hesitate to contact us to find out more. Please contact Anna Thorne, athorne@newrickstonesacademy.org / 01376 515 756 x230
Closing date: 14th June 2024
About Academies Enterprise Trust
ET was established in 2008 and is now a national network of 57 primary, secondary, and special schools. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive network which spans nearly every region in England. We want our people to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had, so that we provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom.
With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of all our people.
AET Staff Benefits
Career development and training: Our approach to educational excellence is underpinned by our Instructional Excellence Programme, delivered through an exciting and pioneering partnership with One World. We also have a long-standing partnership with Ambition Institute, and offer the full suite of Early Career and NPQ programmes, expertly facilitated and tailored to our network and local contexts. Our centralised CPD offer provides network opportunities for both teaching and leadership development, as well as offers tailored to individuals and schools.
- Great pension | Healthcare cashback and helpline | Employee assistance programme
- Free financial advice | Salary advances | Affordable loan scheme | Electric car and bike schemes
- Lifestyle savings | Discounted gym membership | Travel and leisure scheme
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
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About New Rickstones Academy
New Rickstones Academy is a secondary school based in Witham. This is an exciting time to join New Rickstones Academy as we continue to expand. Over the last 8 years, student numbers have more than doubled, leading to oversubscription and the addition of a new building in September 2022 to accommodate the growing demand.
We maintained our 'Good' OFSTED rating in 2023. Whilst learning is our core aim, mutual respect and fantastic working relationships between students and staff is what makes New Rickstones Academy what it is.
New Rickstones Academy is a great place to work with modern facilities and a friendly and supportive staff team. The academy is proud to boast high staff retention and development. We have an extensive and hugely successful CPD (Continuing Professional Development) programme to further develop our excellent staff.
If you are considering a role at New Rickstones Academy, please arrange a visit and come and see the academy for yourself.
About the Trust
AET was established in 2008 and is now a national network of 57 primary, secondary, and special schools. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive network which spans nearly every region in England. We want our people to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had, so that we provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom.
With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of all our people.
Career development and training: Our approach to educational excellence is underpinned by our Instructional Excellence Programme, delivered through an exciting and pioneering partnership with One World. We also have a long-standing partnership with Ambition Institute, and offer the full suite of Early Career and NPQ programmes, expertly facilitated and tailored to our network and local contexts. Our centralised CPD offer provides network opportunities for both teaching and leadership development, as well as offers tailored to individuals and schools.
Benefits:
Great pension | Healthcare cashback and helpline | Employee assistance programme
Free financial advice | Salary advances | Affordable loan scheme | Electric car and bike schemes
Lifestyle savings | Discounted gym membership | Travel and leisure scheme
Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
At AET, we want all of our employees to feel included bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, and we truly believe that diversity drives innovation.
AET is also an approved Apprenticeship Training Provider (through the ESFA) which allows us to deliver a wide range of apprenticeship programmes across the Trust and our school network. To find out more about what we offer click here.
We also offer teacher training programmes across our network. For more information please click here.
To find out more about AET please click here.
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