Teacher of English
Lea Valley Academy
Enfield
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Mainscale/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2019
- Apply by:
- 21 May 2019
Job overview
Lea Valley is an 11-19 academy with 1200 students on roll. A new Principal commenced in role in September 2018 and the academy is on a transformational journey; this is an exciting time to join our team and to be part of building a beacon of educational excellence.
We are looking to appoint an inspirational Teacher of English who shares our belief in the highest standards of academic attainment in a comprehensive setting and who has the drive and experience to help lead the academy rapidly on its journey to outstanding. They will work with their department on a range of responsibilities including monitoring of standards, tracking and analysis of results/data, behaviour management and achievement. We want a teacher who has passion, enthusiasm, alongside the skills and desire to develop and nurture every child in their care. They will deliver consistently excellent teaching and learning, to help all students to achieve excellent academic results.
The successful candidate will be expected to have the potential to teach English from key stage 3 to 5 and the ideal candidate will:
• Be an outstanding Teacher of English or have the potential to become outstanding
• Be experienced in raising or the desire to raise attainment in a challenging classroom environment
• Have proven experience working or the desire to work successfully with students of all abilities
• Be committed to Lea Valley’s ethos of high expectations and no excuses and the belief that every child can succeed.
• Have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils.
They will have the opportunity to:
• Play a significant role in the development of Lea Valley Academy
• Be centrally involved in the leadership and management of the academy and will help establish a school culture that is both nurturing and ambitious
• Join the Cedars Learning Trust and receive comprehensive CPD through the school and associated networks
If you are seeking a challenging and highly rewarding position where you enrich the lives of the students who attend Lea Valley Academy, then we want to hear from you.
For a candidate information pack and a confidential/informal discussion, please contact Mrs J Williams on 01992 704625 or pa@leavalleyacademy.org.uk. Please include a supporting statement with your application of no more than 1 page of A4, outlining how your knowledge, skills and experiences to date have prepared you effectively for the role of Teacher of English at Lea Valley Academy.
Location : Enfield, North London
Reporting to : Principal (Day to day management overseen by Lead Teacher Curriculum - English)
Tour : Monday 20th May 2019 at 9.15am
Start Date : September 2019
Deadline : Tuesday 21st May 2019 (9.00am) (send supporting statement to: pa@leavalleyacademy.org.uk)
Interview Date : Wednesday 22nd May 2019
Salary : Mainscale/UPS
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/ vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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About Lea Valley Academy
Lea Valley is a successful school that sets high standards and expectations for all students and staff and prides itself on making a difference to the lives of young people. We have an unwavering belief that by challenging ourselves and each other, we can be the best that we can be.
As recognised by Ofsted, Lea Valley is a ‘good school’, with the leadership praised for its continued determination to improve provision and outcomes and where all staff share the leaders’ vision and support the whole-school ethos.
That vision is to create an inspiring learning environment where every school member be it students or staff is able to reach their potential, strive for success and embrace the limitless opportunities on offer.
IQM have also awarded us Flagship School status following our work as leaders in developing inclusion best practice and commitment to classroom based research. Inclusion is deeply rooted at Lea Valley with all staff focused on improving teaching and learning.
We fully understand that each and every student’s needs and the way they learn is different and as such the bespoke support and opportunities they are provided with is second to none.
Our students continue to excel in academic subjects with many leaving us and going on to graduate from some of the best universities in the UK including University College London, Kings College London, Queen Mary and Manchester.
Our staff are integral to working towards our vision and ensure our values of aspiration, innovation and respect are lived out every day at Lea Valley. Together, we aspire to create an atmosphere where all our students are valued and supported as individuals, enabling them to grow into independent and confident learners and to achieve their potential.
Lea Valley strives to create a culture that encourages continual learning. We fervently believe in supporting the whole school workforce through providing CPD opportunities that are personalised, relevant and contribute to teaching and learning. Our training programmes empower staff to take control of their career progression.
The school embraces 21st Century pedagogy and innovation, realising that in a rapidly changing environment such as education, staff should have the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in order to empower them to perform their roles competently and professionally.
Teaching benefits include:
· Laptop for every member of staff
· Each teacher provided with their own classroom with comfortable and adaptable learning spaces
· Excellent ICT facilities within classrooms and large multimedia rooms including an Apple Mac suite
· Extended staff opening hours
· A large library for teachers and students with a wide selection of resources
· Staff well-being programme that supports teachers in managing their workload whilst investing in their ongoing professional development.
· There is a timetable of mindfulness and sporting activities to help improve the well-being and mental health of colleagues.
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