English Teacher
Moulton School and Science College
Moulton, Northamptonshire, NN3 7SD
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- Salary:
- Teachers' Professional Scale
- Job type:
- Part Time, Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2018 or earlier if possible
- Apply by:
- 26 February 2018
Job overview
ENGLISH TEACHER
TEACHERS’ PROFESSIONAL SCALE
We are seeking to appoint from September 2018, (or earlier if possible) an able and enthusiastic teacher of English to join our very successful English department. The successful candidate would be expected to teach across the ability range. The post would suit both full and part-time teachers.
We are looking for someone who:
- enjoys being part of a team and sharing ideas and materials
- wants to make lessons fun and engaging
- enjoys learning new skills
The English department is:
- a welcoming and supportive team, keen to develop and improve, both as individual practitioners and as a group
- fully equipped with resources and relevant technology, including interactive white boards
- successfully offering the full range of qualifications through to ‘A’ level
There are nine full time members of staff teaching English in the department. The ethos within the faculty is positive and mutually supportive and there is a strong commitment to developing and improving practice. The department is accommodated in a purpose built block in which there are seven English classrooms, an ICT room, a drama studio and a rehearsal room. There is also a department resource base. There is a further English room in the Sixth Form Centre.
The department is well resourced. Its work is supported by a wide range of audio-visual material, and there are interactive whiteboards in each of the main classrooms. The school has two well-stocked libraries: The Tussler Library in main school, and The Bessie Horne Library in The Sixth Form Centre. They are each staffed by library assistants and equipped with a wireless network of computers.
Moulton School is a successful, popular and over-subscribed school on the northern boundary of Northampton. The school was graded Good in its last two Ofsted inspections, and there is a strong commitment to further improvement based on effective teaching and learning and high expectations of students. Whilst maintaining firm discipline, built around our ASPIRE ethos and school values, the school is deeply committed to supporting the development of whole child, and is one of very few schools to hold the Restorative Services Quality Mark. Our student leadership programme is also a significant strength of the school. As a member of staff at Moulton School, your on-going professional development is of crucial importance, and the school has an outstanding record of supporting colleagues into middle and senior leadership roles.
“The school makes people feel special” Parent
“Being at Moulton School has been a great experience and I have learnt lots!” Year 8 student.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to show this commitment. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure & Barring Service, the costs of which will be met by the school. Please note that referees will be contacted prior to interview in accordance with accepted Child Protection Procedures.
Further details and application forms are available from the school website www.moultonschool.co.uk
Closing date: 26 February 2018
Attached documents
About Moulton School and Science College
- Moulton School and Science College
- Pound Lane, Moulton, Northampton
- Northamptonshire
- NN3 7SD
- United Kingdom
Moulton School is a warm, welcoming and hardworking school community, striving for excellence in all that we do. We want our students to leave school having maximised their academic progress, but also with fond memories of the breadth of opportunities taken, the relationships made, and the experiences enjoyed; for example, through our flagship student leadership programme.
Situated five miles from Northampton and close to the M1, Moulton is a peaceful location with close proximity to the modern conveniences of town living .
Moulton School is built on a commitment to academic excellence and the highest of personal standards, within an environment which provides each individual with the care, support and encouragement that they need to succeed. We pride ourselves on traditional values, such as hard work and discipline, whilst preparing young people for all the challenges of life in the 21st century.
Our students are committed to their learning, and we have the highest of expectations of them, both academically, and in the character that they demonstrate as they grow and develop. Our core values and ethos statement “ASPIRE – Strive for Great Things” sets the tone, both for our expectations, and for the achievements that we are able to celebrate.
Students are encouraged to become highly motivated, independent learners and are able to learn through differentiated learning activities. This allows them to develop high levels of knowledge, skills and technological understanding. Students’ work is carefully monitored and assessed regularly and they are involved in target setting.
Our success is built on partnership and we are very fortunate in the high quality of staff who care for and guide the students through their time at Moulton challenging them at every step to become the young people that they can be.
We are, as you may imagine, very proud of our students.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Moulton has a talented and dedicated staff who show pride and commitment to their role. Our students benefit from their professionalism and their work in supporting students to achieve their best.
High quality teaching and high expectations are at the heart of Moulton School and all teachers will be expected to develop practice which supports the ethos, values and vision, and contributes to the overall life and work of the school.
Moulton School has strong staff development programme with a wealth of experienced staff working with teachers and support staff. To that end, we strive to create a learning environment that elicits outstanding outcomes for students.
Staff are committed to their own development, and many take part in helping others to progress. In order to support this, we run training and development sessions that take place after school.
There are also various training routes for staff to follow including.
· Training School Network Programme
· New staff and NQT induction programme in-house and as part of the SWAN network
· Year 2 Teachers’ Programme
· Middle Leaders’ Programme
· Subject Leader and Senior Leadership qualifications (NPQSL) (NPQML)
Many staff take part in regular subject specific training, and staff I specialist roles may attend external training courses run by specialists in areas such as pastoral care, First Aid, mental health and wellbeing, MAGT and challenge.
Moulton School values diversity, and has developed an Equalities Policy to ensure that everyone within the school community is treated fairly, irrespective of race, gender, disability, sexuality or age.
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