English & Drama Teaching Post (KS3-5)
Bradfields Academy
Medway
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS + SEN 2
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2016
- Apply by:
- 5 May 2016
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a creative and aspirational teacher to our staff team who can help us further the excellent standard of education for our tremendous students.
The position is for an exceptional individual with the capacity to make English & Drama both interesting and exciting so as to further the amazing outcomes already achieved by the other quality teachers in our English & Drama Department Team. English & Drama is a popular and successful subject with students achieving up to and including Entry Level 3.
The person appointed should have the ability to assist in inspiring and supporting an excellent team of teachers and teaching assistants in further developing effective classroom practice. It is clear that the successful candidate will have to be a good to outstanding classroom practitioner with specialism in English. The vacancy arises due to the retirement of the current post holder.
The successful candidate should have a clear understanding about effective teaching, raising and sustaining achievement, special educational needs provision and secondary exam courses. They should be a good communicator and should be able to engage effectively with children and young adults on a daily basis.
We are looking for a quality individual willing to work hard in our happy team of staff to further develop Bradfields as a well known and respected Special Academy.
We would encourage interested applicants to arrange a visit to our academy as we are confident that such an opportunity will convince them that they would really love to work at Bradfields !
Please look at our website : www.bradfieldsacademy.co.uk
The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record check via the DBS system (for Children & Vulnerable Adults).
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Closing Date: Friday 6th May 2016
Interviews: w/c Monday 16th May 2016
Attached documents
About Bradfields Academy
Bradfields Academy is an innovative and forward-looking specialist SEND provision which provides education for students who experience a co-morbidity of complex learning disabilities and difficulties [CLDD] including speech, language, emotional, sensory, physical and autistic spectrum disabilities. It aims to be a leading centre of excellence in the Special Education Sector where students can thrive and fully develop their cognitive, social and emotional skills in order to take a full, active and responsible role in their local community and beyond as Global Citizens and Ambassadors for students with disabilities.
Our educational programme, which is cited as being excellent, has resulted in year-on-year improvements in exam passes and rates of progress that warranted OFSTED outstanding judgements for achievement [2022 and 2017]. Our pastoral programme is extensive and impacts student well-being, resilience and self-esteem.
Mission, Values and Aims
Bradfields Academy aims to be a leading centre of excellence in the Special Education Sector where students can thrive and fully develop their cognitive, social and emotional skills in order to take a full, active and responsible role in their local community and beyond as Global Citizens and Ambassadors for students with disabilities.
Our Mission
Striving for excellence where all within our community flourish
Our Ethos and Values
- Aspiration and Success
- Collaboration and Inclusivity
- Respect and Resilience
Our Aims
- Develop the confidence to be curious, imaginative and take calculated risks.
- Develop recreational and work‑related skills that extend beyond the academy.
- Develop a sustainable sense of personal pride and self‑worth.
- Guide and prepare students for each new phase of their life.
Wellbeing Vision Statement
At Bradfields Academy, for all individuals to thrive, learn and achieve, they must feel happy, safe and supported. We strive to achieve a culture that: promotes a healthy lifestyle; cares for each other; celebrates successes and provides the ability to work through difficulties, and extend this into our wider communities. Within our academy, we develop character strengths and promote the resilience needed to make the most of the life that lies ahead.
Exam Results
Our examination results continue to show that irrespective of need and diagnosis, all students, when provided with appropriate support and challenge can achieve accreditation. Furthermore, we are evidencing increasing numbers of students achieving qualifications, in certain subjects, that are in line with those achieved by their peers in mainstream settings.
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