2nd in English Teacher
Mercia Academy
Derbyshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS + TLR2
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 20 May 2018
Job overview
The William Allitt School is a thriving and caring 11-16 school in a small town close to the Peak District, near to the cities of Derby and Nottingham and with the newly developed national forest on our doorstep. We offer the opportunity - and challenge – to develop your skills and future career in a vibrant and innovative setting.
The school prides itself on the wide educational experience offered to students, including the exciting ‘RISE’ programme in Year 7, varied enrichment opportunities and a curriculum that supports success in academic and vocational qualifications. We are ambitious for our students and have seen their outcomes improve rapidly.
The team at the school includes a range of talented new and experienced staff who work together to ensure our students get the very best education. There are great opportunities for career progression in the school and we offer a wide CPD programme both in house and through partnership working.
We currently have a vacancy for a second in English to join this professional and forward-looking team. English results have seen great improvements in recent years and you will be supporting the Head of Department and Lead Practitioner in leading the department to be the very best.
Please see the attached details for further information. Applications should be accompanied by a letter detailing your experience to date and how it has prepared you for this role.
The closing date is 4 pm on Monday, 21st May 2018 Tuesday
Applicants may apply as follows:
Via our website where application forms are available: http://www.williamallitt.derbyshire.sch.uk
Contact: Mrs J Day - 01283 216404
Via email: jday@williamallittschool.derbyshire.sch.uk
Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided
Attached documents
About Mercia Academy
Mercia Academy in Derbyshire is situated in Newhall, Swadlincote and has approximately 600 students, aged 11-16, on roll. The Academy is currently part of the Falcon Educational Academies Trust and has been selected for the School Rebuilding Programme.
Headteacher
Jackie Cooper
Values and vision
Mercia Academy works to provide a broad, stimulating learning programme for all students and guides them as successful, confident and responsible citizens. The academy’s focus is the wellbeing and happiness of each child and it wants to ensure that good communication is kept at all times between parents, staff and students in order for this to be fulfilled. Mercia Academy offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities for students to get involved in and learn new skills outside of the classroom, which include art and sports clubs. The school hopes to guide students as active citizens, while leadership skills are practiced through an active Student Council. The Academy holds a number of awards for its careers and inclusion work.
Ofsted
The Academy was rated Good for Quality of Education, Leadership and Management and Personal Development in May 2022. Behaviour and Attitudes, and therefore overall, are rated RI and the Academy is working on the improvement areas of attendance and punctuality. The inspection team noted that
- The curriculum is ambitious and designed to give all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the knowledge they need to succeed in life
- The school is highly inclusive, and all feel welcome. Pupils enjoy positive relationships with each other, and with staff
- Pupils receive high-quality careers advice to help them make wise and ambitious decisions about their future
- Pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain.
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