English Teacher (Maternity Cover)
The Bridge Academy
Hackney
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- November 2016 - March 2017
- Apply by:
- 5 October 2016
Job overview
We are seeking an experienced English Teacher to join our department, who will be is passionate about providing young people with the best possible education whatever their background or ability.
The Bridge Academy opened in September 2007 and we cater for 900 students in Years 7-11, and a Sixth Form with 250 students.
Our specialisms are Music and Mathematics and we use them to drive innovation and creativity across the Academy. We set high standards for teaching and learning, and our students enjoy a varied, rich and broad curriculum.
Our award winning building in the South of Hackney is outstanding, with state of the art facilities for our students, staff and the local community.
Do you have:
- Outstanding classroom practice and high expectations of all learners?
- A creative and imaginative approach to teaching and learning?
- A proven track record of raising attainment, particularly with Gifted and Talented students?
- Experience in developing partnerships with the community and external organisations?
- Expertise in using technology to enhance learning and teaching?
We offer:
- An ethos of high expectations for students and staff
- A professionally stimulating and supportive working environment
- A strong commitment to professional development, progression, incentives and benefits for all staff
- Established community and business partnerships, including our sponsor UBS, Queen Mary University, the Tate and the LSO and Queen Mary University, London
To apply, please download a copy of the information pack, application form and monitoring form.
Application documentation should be submitted via email to: HR@bridgeacademy.hackney.sch.uk
Closing date: 9am on Thursday, 6th October 2016.
The Bridge Academy is committed to safeguarding children and all appointments will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and references.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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About The Bridge Academy
The Bridge Academy opened in September 2007. We educate 900 students in Years 7-11, and our Sixth Form caters for 250 students in Year 12 – 13. Our specialist subjects, Music and Mathematics, sit alongside a broad and rich curriculum; the school timetable has been designed to ensure that there is room for special projects and enrichment and club activities, working with some of the most prestigious organisations in London. Our sponsors UBS, a leading global financial services firm have led the establishment of our school from the onset and they continue to significantly support us.
We are a school with a simple mission: to ensure that when students leave the Academy every one of them can go on to University or a high quality equivalent, thrive in their chosen field and live a great life. In this way, The Bridge Academy truly is ‘A Bridge to their future’.
We are determined that every child who attends The Bridge Academy has the chance to develop their talents and abilities to the fullest in a culture of respect and exemplary behaviour. We have a first-class team, and learning and teaching is stimulating, exciting and enjoyable.
A lot of time has been invested into working in partnership with local primary schools to create the best possible experience for students moving on to secondary school. It means that our students have had the chance to get to know The Bridge Academy team before they arrive and the team is able to establish links with their parents as part of this. By understanding every child individually, The Bridge Academy ensures that every student receives the highest standard of teaching and support.
Our Academy is an academic, inclusive and inspirational environment where innovative thinking and creativity are encouraged and aspirations are raised. We have unlimited aspirations and a belief that anything is possible, and for this reason we are a centre of excellence for learning.
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