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Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Poltair School

Cornwall

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Salary:
Teachers' Main / Upper Pay Scale
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
1 September 2022
Apply by:
20 May 2022

Job overview

Ref: POL23

Teacher of English 

Teachers’ Main / Upper Pay Scale

Full Time, Permanent Contract - required for September 2022

At Poltair School, you will work in an exciting, fast-paced and highly motivated, yet supportive environment. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards for behaviour, engagement and academic outcomes. Poltair is a school steeped in history on an exponential journey of success, supported as part of Cornwall Education Learning Trust (CELT), a family of Cornish Primary and Secondary Schools, with a strategic vision to ‘learn together to help every child achieve more’. This is an exciting time to join our large, dynamic Trust, which is responsible for educating learners across four secondary schools, one junior school and nine primary schools. There are extensive opportunities to work collaboratively with experienced professionals and leaders across the Trust with unparalleled CPD and career development prospects for all.

We are looking to recruit an inspirational teacher of English to play a critical role in our drive to ensure that our English curriculum challenges, inspires and engages all of our students. You will be an excellent classroom practitioner whose passion and subject knowledge promotes students’ enjoyment of English throughout Key Stage 3 and 4. You will be able to teach across the ability range from Year 7 to Year 11, providing challenge for the most able students as well as ensuring effective support where needed.

If you are interested in this position and wish to have an informal conversation, please contact Emma Owen, Assistant Headteacher, via email: eowen@poltair.cornwall.sch.uk 

Application forms and full details are available to download from https://celtrust.org/join-us/vacancies

Applications by CV, letter or social media alone will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications:     9.00am, Friday 20th May 2022

Interviews to be held:             Week Commencing 23rd May 2022

Cornwall Education Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers and, if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

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About Poltair School

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  • Poltair School
  • Trevarthian Road, St. Austell
  • Cornwall
  • PL25 4BZ
  • United Kingdom
+44 1726 874520

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Poltair School is a transformational, fast paced school, serving students aged 11-16 in the St Austell area of Cornwall. We have exceptionally high expectations for all students and, as a result, our students have exemplary behaviour and attitudes, dress smartly and appreciate the importance of education.

The school is on a rapid improvement journey, and we are ambitious for what the students in our community can achieve. At the heart of this is the provision of a knowledge-rich curriculum and exceptional teaching and learning. We truly want our students to develop the confidence and character to make a significant contribution to society and lead a life of choice and opportunities.

The school is part of Cornwall Education Learning Trust (CELT), a family of primary and secondary schools all based in Cornwall. Due to the success of the Trust, there are unrivaled opportunities for all staff to grow and develop and to collaborate with talented school leaders.

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