English Graduate
West Walsall E-Act Academy
Walsall
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- Expired
- Salary:
- UNQ/MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 16 July 2018
Job overview
Trainee Teacher of English
Full Time and Permanent
£18,376 starting salary – All Training costs covered by the Academy
Closing date 17/7/18 – Interview 19/7/18 – Start date 1/9/18
We are determined to ensure that all our students reach their full academic potential and develop the skills and personality to lead successful lives.
We’re offering the opportunity to receive on-the-job training as a teacher, and gaining QTS through our well-established partnership with TES Straight to Teaching.
We are looking for graduates who are enthusiastic about teaching and inspiring young people. We will support your training and development as a teacher and will cover the cost of your teaching qualification.
We offer ongoing support, including mentoring and coaching, for you to have the best possible start to your teaching career.
You should have achieved, or be on course to achieve, a 2:2 or above in your undergraduate degree in English (or related) or a strong A Level in English Language/Literature. Whilst previous experience of supporting young people in their education is great, what really matters is your ability to engage with young people and create excellent learning environments for them.
You should also have a passion for your subject and a strong commitment to develop your professional practice. We also need you to have a high standard in both your literacy and verbal communication skills.
Completed applications to be sent to: info@wwea.org.uk
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community
Attached documents
About West Walsall E-Act Academy
West Walsall E-ACT Academy is a mixed, mainstream, state secondary school in Walsall. It caters to students aged 11-18 and has approximately 622 pupils enrolled. The school boasts enviable sports facilities such as a football and athletics field, eight tennis courts, a heated swimming pool, a gym, a squash court, a large astroturf pitch and a sports hall.
West Walsall E-ACT Academy was originally opened in September 1971 as Wilfred Clark Comprehensive. It later became known as Alumwell Business and Enterprise College, and then West Walsall E-ACT Academy when it converted to academy status in September 2012. It is part of the E-ACT family of academy schools.
Headteacher
Kerry Solway-Blower
Vision and values
West Walsall E-ACT Academy works hard to deliver an excellent education to students of all backgrounds and abilities. Teachers aim to instil in every child the school's three main values: goodness, discipline and knowledge. Through creating a safe and supportive environment, the school hopes to demonstrate its commitment to equality as well as fundamental British values.
The secondary school pays extra attention to English, maths and science, and also offers business, drama, French, Spanish, ICT, PE and music. A STEM club meets once a week to help promote an interest in science and engineering.
Ofsted report
“Pupils receive personal, social and health education through dedicated curriculum lessons. This programme is designed by the academy to ensure coverage and development of a wide range of appropriate topics.”
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