Teacher of English
Stoke Damerel Community College
Plymouth
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 5 May 2024
Job overview
Teacher of English
Job Type: Full time or Part time, Permanent
Salary/Grade: MPS/UPS
Application Deadline: 11:59pm on Sunday 5th May 2024
Job Start Date: 1st September 2024
We are looking for a well-qualified teacher of English to join our ambitious and highly skilled English department. You will need to have the knowledge, skills and creativity to be an outstanding teacher, and the ability to teach your specialism to GCSE and A level.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join the campus and further contribute to the life chances of young people in the school and across the Trust. It will support career development and provide opportunity for promotion within and across the schools.
If you have a focus on raising student attainment and a passion for English, and are looking to work in an environment that values the learning of students, we would welcome an application from you.
Main duties and responsibilities
● Working within the English department to contribute to raising student achievement and the continued development of the department
● Teach the English curriculum across the ability range to years 7-13
● Teaching the English GCSE course at key stage 4
● Contribute to enrichment and intervention supports within the English department
● Applications from NQTs and experienced staff will be equally valued
Our campus is based in the heart of the city of Plymouth with stunning view of the Plymouth Sound and easy walking distance of the most accessible city waterfront. We encourage all young people to work hard and make the most of the opportunities they are given. Our amazing team of teachers and support staff themselves demonstrate and encourage a lifelong love of learning, both within and beyond our curriculum.
Stoke Damerel Community College and Scott College are proud members of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, a ‘family’ of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing our own distinctive character. The Trust is a vibrant and forward-thinking community of teachers, support staff and learners committed to educating the ‘whole child’ to improve life chances, whilst securing the best possible outcomes for students.
To apply for a staff vacancy, please register for an online account to complete the application form. Please visit our website https://www.greenshawlearningtrust.co.uk/join-us/staff
If you require further details please email: hr@sdcc-smhc.net
Interview date: To be confirmed
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All teaching and support members of staff must undertake the required pre-employment checks which include the uptake of references both professional and personal and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.
About Stoke Damerel Community College
- Stoke Damerel Community College
- Somerset Place, Stoke, Plymouth
- Devon
- PL3 4BD
- United Kingdom
Stoke Damerel Community College is located in Plymouth, a vibrant waterfront city in the South West packed full of historical interest, cultural attractions and set in an area of natural beauty.
We are an oversubscribed 11 - 19 secondary school and form part of Greenshaw Learning Trust, a Multi Academy Trust, which is a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice, and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character.
Our passion is to support and develop our students to realise their full potential and prepare them for the next journey of their lives. We have high expectations of both staff and students and believe that every student has the right to learn, every teacher has the right to teach and every support member of staff has the right to offer valued support: This creates a disruption free learning environment in which students and staff can flourish, feel safe, respected and valued.
Our ethos supports our vision - Aspire, Achieve, Thrive. Head to our website homepage, or contact us and discover why this is a truly great place to work.
“Stoke Damerel Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”. All teaching and support members of staff must undertake all the required employment checks which include, but is not limited to, the uptake of references both professional and personal and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.
We welcome visits from all potential applicants. This can be arranged by emailing: hr@sdcc.net.
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