Teacher of English
The Macclesfield Academy
Cheshire East
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- M1-M6
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2019 (or earlier)
- Apply by:
- 7 January 2019
Job overview
Winner of an SSAT Educational Outcomes Award for 2015, The Macclesfield Academy is a successful and expanding 11-16 school serving a diverse community in South Macclesfield. The Academy opened in 2011 with a mission to make a distinctive contribution to the provision of secondary education in Macclesfield by becoming an outstanding small school characterised by:
• a welcoming community,
• a personalised curriculum and
• an enriched experience for all our students.
The Academy has become the school of choice for many Macclesfield families and was oversubscribed in 2016 and 2017. This was the case once again in 2018 as our numbers continue to rise to a targeted maximum of 600. 95% of our parents say that they would recommend the Macclesfield Academy to a friend.
We require for 1st September 2019:
a high quality English Teacher who is fully committed to the aims and values of the Academy, who will make an excellent form tutor and who will contribute to our enrichment programme. The post may also include a TLR allowance for Year 7 English catch up for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate. This position would be suitable for an exceptional NQT.
Our Acting Subject Leader for English, Dr Julie Skarratt, will be happy to answer any questions you may have. She can be contacted on julie.skarratt@macclesfieldacademy.org.
We expect to make a permanent appointment but may appoint for a fixed term of one year in the first instance pending a further analysis of our curriculum needs. Application is by the Academy or TES standard application form and should include a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the requirements for the post. The deadline for applications is 9.00 am on Monday 7th January 2019.
Applications for this post must be made using the appropriate forms (including the Equal Opportunities and Confidential Details forms) and sent by email only to: TMArecruitment@macclesfieldacademy.org. Curricula vitae or open testimonials will not be considered.
This post will be paid on the scale M1-M6 and the candidate appointed will be able to access our wide-ranging CPD programme including performance coaching and NQT mentoring as appropriate. Further details are available on the Academy website at www.macclesfieldacademy.org.
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About The Macclesfield Academy
The Academy is a successful and expanding 11-16 school serving a diverse community in South Macclesfield.
This is an exciting time to join The Macclesfield Academy as we address the curriculum priorities raised by Ofsted in our journey to being recognised as an outstanding school. You will join a committed team in an ambitious, positive and supportive school environment.
We believe in the very best education for every single one of our students and have high expectations of what they and you can achieve by working together. We will not settle for less! Being such a small school enables us to know all of our students which builds trust and a calm working environment for all to unleash their potential.
If you are motivated by making a difference to children’s lives, thrive on pushing yourself and your colleagues to achieve more whilst being nurtured as part of a dedicated community, we would love to hear from you.
We are ambitious for all our staff and pride ourselves on developing leadership potential to enable you to grow. We will ensure that your hard work is rewarded with opportunities to flourish in our school.
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