Head of History
Torquay Academy
Torquay
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS plus generous TLR (negotiable depending upon experience)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Easter or September 2018
- Apply by:
- 1 February 2018
Job overview
Thanks to our wonderful teachers Torquay Academy’s results have improved dramatically over the past few years; increasing annually from 28% in 2014 to 50%, 62% and 74% this summer for 5A*-C including. English and Maths. We know that the results can improve further and we are looking for people who are committed, passionate and highly motivated to join our team.
We believe in strong discipline and supporting teachers to teach effectively. We invest in the professional development of all of our staff and you will be working with colleagues who share a passion for teaching. If you join us you will be signing up to the belief that “everyone succeeds” and that “every student who joins Torquay Academy is capable of going on to university”. It is important you share our goals and values.
Informal visits are welcome and encouraged, please email admin@tqacademy.co.uk
Torquay Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.
To find out more about working with us and to apply please visit www.tqacademy.co.uk/recruitment
Closing date: 01 February 2018
About Torquay Academy
- Torquay Academy
- Cricket Field Road, Torquay
- Devon
- TQ2 7NU
- United Kingdom
Torquay Academy is a heavily-oversubscribed secondary mainstream school for girls and boys between the ages of 11 and 18. There are approximately 1,400 students in the school, including our 6th Form.
We know that a world class school can only be built by having the very best teachers. We invest in all of our staff and you will be working with colleagues who share a passion for teaching. If you join us you will be signing up to the belief that “everyone succeeds” and that “every student who joins Torquay Academy is capable of going on to university”. It is important you share our goals and values.
We believe in effective discipline and support teachers with a strong pastoral team and centralised behaviour systems. We work hard to reduce unnecessary workload so that our teachers can focus on teaching great lessons. We invest in the professional development of all of our staff through 1-to-1 coaching, leadership development and high quality CPD.
If you join us you will be signing up to the belief that “everyone succeeds” and that “every student who joins Torquay Academy is capable of going on to university”. It is important you share our goals and values.
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