Second in English
The Charles Dickens School
Broadstairs, Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + TLR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 January 2019 or sooner
- Apply by:
- 19 July 2018
Job overview
2nd in English
Our School
This is an exciting time to join The Charles Dickens School, as it joined Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT) on 1 March 2017, working in partnership with Barton Court Grammar School, an outstanding rated co-educational grammar school in Canterbury. This new venture will see The Charles Dickens students and staff benefit from outstanding leadership and the sharing of best practice. The Trust is committed to excellence in professional development.
The Post
A dedicated and enthusiastic Second in English is required for January 2019 or sooner in this over-subscribed non-selective, school which benefits from state-of-the-art new buildings and is situated in a beautiful part of the South East coast. The School enjoys a good reputation locally, with dedicated colleagues and enthusiastic students. Staff hold high expectations for all students and work tirelessly to continue to raise attainment and achievement.
The successful candidate should be able to deliver excellence in the classroom, providing innovative and inspirational teaching and learning with effective use of resources and improved standards of learning and achievement for all students. The Second in English is accountable for significant, specified responsibilities focused on teaching and learning and support of literacy and reading programmes, Gifted & Talented development and after school clubs and activities will be expected.
This post carries a TLR2b (£4,740) payment.
Deadline: Friday 20 July 2018 @ midday
How to Apply
Applications for this post should be made online only using the School's application form. Visit the Vacancies page on the website for more details. CVs will not be accepted. Applications should be emailed to recruitment@cds.kent.sch.uk. If you wish to discuss this post or to arrange a visit please contact Mrs Ormsby, Personnel Assistant.
The Charles Dickens School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and a check against the ISA Barred List of Children.
Attached documents
About The Charles Dickens School
The Charles Dickens School is a rapidly-improving, non-selective 11-18 school located in Broadstairs, Kent. We have a vision and a determination to provide our community with an excellent school and we are making great strides towards this.
To work here is to embrace the challenges of an economically-diverse community and understand the influence education has in addressing social immobility. There are few schools in the country where a teacher’s ability to change lives is so evident. Without hyperbole, this is a career-defining mission. We’re looking for brilliant people to join us on our journey.
The School has excellent facilities. All rooms are equipped with state-of-the art electronic interactive whiteboards. There are excellent specialist facilities for sport, hospitality, engineering, dance, drama, music and art. We have a Specialist Resource Provision for visually-impaired children. We offer and value a broad curriculum aimed at promoting talent beyond traditional academic subjects. Our significant investment in professional development drives colleagues’ continuous improvement. This is a place where everyone improves regardless of their career stage.
The Charles Dickens School is part of Barton Court Academy Trust, a small, ambitious Trust which also comprises a high achieving grammar school and a new Free School, which opened in September 2022.
Mr Warren Smith
Headteacher
Values and vision
The Charles Dickens School is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. The school environment encourages them to be innovative, to challenge themselves and to be part of the educational community. Teachers pride themselves on promoting British values while preparing children for their future beyond education. "Expect, Believe, Achieve" is the school's main slogan.
Ofsted report
“Leadership at all levels has strengthened since the school joined the Barton Court Academy Trust. Leaders have been tireless in tackling the areas of weakness and are having a demonstrable impact on improving the school.”
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