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Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Cavendish School

East Sussex

  • Expired
Salary:
Main Pay Range–Upper Pay range
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2020
Apply by:
24 January 2020

Job overview

Are you an outstanding and inspirational English teacher looking for a challenge?

Is it important to you to work in a school with strong and visionary leadership?

If so, then apply today to become part of a fantastic team at Cavendish School. The Headteacher is looking for a highly motivated, committed professional who is passionate and enthusiastic to join in the continued development and success of our exciting all-through status.  If you have the skills, drive and enthusiasm this could be the perfect role for you.  

This school offers:

• A permanent teacher role in a department that was in the top 5% for similar schools nationally, 2019

• An enthusiastic and committed English Department

• A strong and visionary leadership

• A vibrant community

• An exciting new environment in our all-through campus

• A grading of ‘good’ by Ofsted (Outstanding for EYFS), 2018

• Excellent CPD opportunities for all levels and interests

• Staff Wellbeing: a genuine focus on staff wellbeing

• Pupils who are motivated and keen to learn


The ideal candidate will:

• Be an English specialist with initiative and ambition to challenge and motivate our pupils

• Establish and maintain high standards

• Bring the curriculum alive through inspirational learning

• Shape the learning of English in a school that aims to become outstanding in the near future

• Have the ability to think outside of the box

• Believe in creating strong, positive relationships with the children, developing them personally, socially, emotionally and academically

• Have a commitment to personal and professional development

• Be a team player who is supportive of colleagues


The job role consists of:

• Having responsibility for teaching in assigned curriculum areas

• Taking responsibility and be accountable for pupil attainment and achievement, by tracking pupils progress and supporting individual pupils’ learning needs

• Being consistent in the delivery of all school’s policies and practice

• Supporting the Progress Leader to secure a high quality learning experience in tutor time

• Setting high expectations for all pupils through aspirational target setting


We are really proud of the outcomes achieved by our English Department. Last year our results were: 

English Language  9-4: 82%    9-5: 66%

English Literature 9-4: 83%   9-5: 69%


Leaders in this school have created a positive and productive teaching and learning environment where staff have creative autonomy and feel well-supported. The whole community is involved in all aspects of school life and the school has excellent relationships with parents and carers.

If you would like to join a school with a great focus on creating an inclusive environment and where children are empowered to be their best, then please apply. You will join a team of dedicated and caring staff in establishing outstanding teaching, learning and progress for all our children.  


Closing date:   9am Friday 24 January 2020

Interview date: Tuesday 28 January 2020

Start date: September 2020

Please download the application form and further details from our website.    http://www.cavendishschool.net/contact/vacancies

We look forward to receiving your application by e-mail, for the attention of Mrs Angela Hayden, HR Manager / PA to the Headteacher. personnel@cavendish.e-sussex.sch.uk 

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/crb-criminal-records-bureau-check.   We give high priority to promoting diversity throughout the school

    


About Cavendish School

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+44 1323 731340

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Cavendish School first opened its doors in 1979, in the town of Eastbourne, East Sussex. Originally a co-educational secondary comprehensive, the school became an academy in 2012 and expanded to become an all-through school in 2015, after extensive planning and redevelopment. The addition of primary provision is intended to smooth the transition between Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3, although Cavendish School readily accepts pupils from other primary schools. Cavendish Education Trust was formed in 2021, which encompases Cavendish School and a local Infant and Junior school. The Trust develops our approach to a cohesive curriculum and a smooth transition between all key stages.

We believe that staff make a difference to children and place staff development at the centre of our strategic planning. Promoting the continuous professional development of our staff is one of our highest priorities as we believe this is a vitally important part of improving outcomes for young people. Cavendish School is proud of its record in developing staff and on the quality of CPD more widely.

Staff Wellbeing is our priority at Cavendish School and are always investigating new initiatives to promote wellbeing as part of our schools’ priority to develop and implement a mental health and wellbeing strategy. We offer our staff the following:

  • Wellbeing groups are set up at each school to discuss and enhance staff wellbeing;
  • Free Flu Vaccinations are offered annually;
  • An Employee Assistance Programme (counselling service) is available to staff and their family members for confidential support and advice on financial and welfare issues;
  • Childcare vouchers are available as part of a salary sacrifice scheme;
  • A cycle to work bike scheme, to save and spread out the cost of a new bicycle as part of a salary sacrifice scheme;
  • A welcoming staff room with complimentary tea and coffee;
  • Support and mentoring by Senior Leadership Team and other experienced leaders;
  • Tailored CPD and staff development;
  • Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers Pension Scheme.


Our schools promote excellence in everything they do. In every school, the entire staff team works in partnership with parents and the local community in nurturing today's young people and inspiring tomorrow’s leaders.

Thank you for your interest in working with us.

Mr Peter Marchant

Executive Headteacher

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