English Teacher
Queensbury Academy
Dunstable LU6 3BU
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2018 or September 2018
- Apply by:
- 29 January 2018
Job overview
English Teacher
To Start: April 2018 or September 2018
Salary: Main pay scale plus possible UPS for the right candidate
Contract: Full time permanent
Queensbury Academy is a good school and one which is committed to moving to outstanding as quickly as possible. We recognise that recruiting high quality staff is of the utmost importance as we continue to improve and expand.
We require an enthusiastic and well qualified teacher of English to join our successful, supportive department. Applications would be welcome from both experienced colleagues and Newly Qualified Teachers.
To be successful, you will:
- be an excellent practitioner who thinks creatively and has the potential and desire to continue to improve;
- have a passion for teaching and learning and be committed to raising standards across all key stages;
- have a passion for English along with excellent subject knowledge and be able to communicate this to students;
- be an effective and committed team player who values the opportunity to take risks and who relishes a challenge.
We offer staff an outstanding induction programme; excellent support for professional development; excellent facilities and resources and friendly working atmosphere.
Visits to the Academy are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
Further information and an application form can be obtained from the Academy website at www.queensburyacademy.com or for further information contact Mrs S Gadsden, Principal's PA on 01582 601241.
Closing date: Monday 29th January 2018
Interview date: Wednesday 31st January 2018
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
CVs will not be accepted for any posts based at the Academy.
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About Queensbury Academy
- Queensbury Academy
- Langdale Road, Dunstable
- Bedfordshire
- LU6 3BU
- United Kingdom
Our school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives.
Queensbury Academy is an 11-18 co-educational comprehensive academy, with a growing Sixth Form. The school is situated on a pleasant site at the foot of Dunstable Downs, South Bedfordshire.
Queensbury is the school of choice in Dunstable and has been oversubscribed for the past four years. Its growing Sixth Form has expanded by 25% in the past year thanks to the quality of teaching and the range of courses on offer.
Our diverse and inclusive community will provide the next generation with the skills and knowledge required to grow in learning and in life.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, suitable references, and other essential checks. Staff involved in recruitment and selection of employees are trained in safer recruitment, and all our staff and volunteers undertake Child Protection training.
Employee Benefits Include:
- Pension schemes - TPS (Teachers) and LGPS (Non-Teachers)
- CPD certified opportunities - available to all employees
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - providing wellbeing and confidential advice services
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Health Shield Scheme
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