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Class Teacher - English

Class Teacher - English

Drapers’ Academy

Havering

Salary:
Outer London Main Scale M1 to UPS3 – Depending upon qualifications and experience
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Easter 2017 or September 2017
Apply by:
24 January 2017

Job overview

Drapers’ Academy is seeking an inspirational English teacher

Are you a dynamic, committed and inspirational teacher? 

Do you have the drive and determination to play a significant role in our expanding English team?  

If so, this is an exciting time to join us. Our English team of 11 staff has a blend of experienced teachers; including the Head of Faculty, a subject specific Lead Practitioner, Deputy HOF, Literacy Coordinator, NQTs and trainees. The diverse staff make the Faculty an interesting and unique environment to work in. All teachers have their own classroom, equipped with an interactive whiteboard, visualizer and storage space. In addition, the Faculty boasts a dedicated office, two mobile laptop trolleys and a set of iPads.

We are proud of our achievements as a school and this year’s results rose from 58% A*-C to 72% in English Language with 73% of pupils making at least 3 levels of progress.

If you are committed to excellence in teaching and learning, use innovative methods in the classroom and are able to disseminate your passion and ideas to others then this role is for you. You will have excellent communication skills, along with experience of planning for progression throughout the key stages.

This role is suitable for an NQT as well as an experienced teacher.

In return we offer excellent line managed support, state of the art facilities and a range of CPD opportunities to ensure you make progress with your own career.

Drapers’ Academy is a vibrant place to work and we are an ambitious school with high expectations of our staff and pupils. If you have the drive, enthusiasm and determination to ensure our pupils are successful and alongside this can inspire others to do the same, then our English Faculty is right for you.

Drapers’ Academy has much to offer:

  • A clear vision for our school to deliver high standards of education for its community
  • State of the art campus surrounded by acres of countryside
  • An environment that promotes innovation
  • Committed and supportive Senior Leadership Team
  • Our own 6th Form dedicated to A Level teaching
  • Membership of the Havering Teacher Training Partnership to support teacher training and CPD of staff at all levels
  • An employer who invests in the development of their staff with a commitment to your ongoing professional development
  • Close proximity to the M25 (Junction 28, Brentwood) and the A12 for ease of access from London, Kent, Essex or Hertfordshire and ample secure on-site parking
  • Short bus journey from Harold Wood (Cross Rail) train station
  • Committed sponsors – The Drapers Company and Queen Mary University of London


Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Tuesday 24th January 2017

Start date: Easter 2017 or September 2017

References will be requested as part of the short-listing process.

Interviews will be held in the week beginning Monday, 30th January 2017.


Further information regarding our school can be found at www.drapersacademy.com 

If you would like more information about the role, please contact Sue Lucey, Principal’s PA slucey@drapersacademy.com

Please include with your application form a covering letter, of no more than two sides of A4, outlining your suitability for the post. Applications can be emailed to jobs@drapersacademy.com  

Drapers’ Academy and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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About Drapers’ Academy

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+44 1708 371331

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Principal: Gillian Dineen

Drapers’ Academy is a co-educational secondary school with sixth form, located in Romford, Essex, for students aged 11-19. Drapers’ Academy has a house system, which is an integral part of school life. Pupils and staff are assigned to a house when they join the academy, with younger siblings assigned to the same house as their brother or sister.

The school converted to academy status in September 2010 and specialises in maths and science.

Values and vision

Drapers’ Academy aims to deliver a personalised approach to learning, in order to promote enjoyment among pupils. The school encourages an ethos of personal responsibility and self-discipline. Teachers expect excellent behaviour, high levels of attendance and punctuality, and a natural and positive respect for others.

Drapers’ Academy intends to be recognised as a centre of excellence where learning is fun and high standards are achieved.

Ofsted report

“The governors are well on the way to fulfilling their vision of creating an academy which makes a significant difference to the community it serves and to the opportunities for its students. The academy’s improvement is due to outstanding leadership and management. The Principal and senior team have developed highly effective methods for monitoring and raising the quality of teaching. Middle leaders have played an increasingly effective role in raising standards in most subjects … Students are taught well. Teachers are skilful in getting them to take part and contribute in lessons, which helps to develop their confidence.”

View Drapers' Academy's latest Ofsted report 

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