Teacher of English
Hammersmith Academy
Hammersmith and Fulham
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 6 February 2017
Job overview
Teacher of English Hammersmith Academy, a state-of-the-art Academy specialising in Digital Media and IT, which is infused across all academic areas to prepare students for life in a global society. It is a truly comprehensive, fair-banded Academy where staff “are committed to getting the best outcomes for students”. We were judged to be a good school with many outstanding features by Ofsted in February 2013. We have since travelled even further and have achieved outstanding results. Come and provide an outstanding learning experience for our students and help us to achieve an outstanding judgment in our next Ofsted. We are seeking to appoint a brilliant English teacher, who is passionate about literature and is able to inspire others with that passion.
The successful candidate will possess:
- A good honours degree
- Qualified teacher status
- Good communication skills
- Strong team ethos
- The commitment to ‘go the extra mile.’
- A strong belief in truly comprehensive education Our English department benefits from an outstanding English team, first class facilities and exciting development pathways for all team members.
Hammersmith Academy offers:
- Excellent pastoral care
- A bespoke CPD programme for all staff and exciting career opportunities
- An excellent reputation in the local community
- A dedicated and enthusiastic team of teachers and support staff
- Superb facilities and resources
- A comprehensive staff well-being package
- Aspirational and hard-working students
- Strong parental engagement
This is an opportunity to become part of Hammersmith Academy at its most pivotal and exciting time. We welcome applications from NQTs. For further details visit our website www.hammersmithacademy.org to download an application form.
January start date.
For general recruitment enquiries contact hr@hammersmithacademy.org
Closing Date Monday 6th February 2017 at 12:00 – interviews will be held on 9th and 10th February 2017.
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About Hammersmith Academy
Hammersmith Academy is a non-denominational, all-ability, co-educational secondary school for 11-18 year olds.
Our Vision
To develop highly qualified, aspirational young adults who make outstanding progress and as active citizens take a lead within the community and are committed to giving 100% in everything they do.
Our Values
We inspire pride and confidence in our students to achieve their full potential. Everyone in the Academy is responsible for modelling a positive and professional attitude at all times.
We create a stimulating and enriching learning environment where high expectations and challenge prepare students for a global society.
We succeed by developing a growth mind-set through the skills of resilience, resourcefulness, reflectiveness and reciprocity.
HA learners demonstrate:
- Pride and Commitment
- Professionalism and Leadership
- Community participation
- Honesty and Reliability
- Respect and Integrity
- Confidence and Independence
Hammersmith Academy ensures that students are happy, safe and secure in their learning and develop through a culture of success, into self-confident independent learners who become highly valued members of their community. Strong leadership at all levels challenges underachievement and ensures students make outstanding progress and achieve high standards of attainment.
It is an inspiring and creative place to learn, which is rich in digital and creative media technology that stimulates and develops students’ academic and vocational skills through the promotion of excellence.
Staff benefits:
The Academy offers all its staff a range of benefits including:
- Interest Free Loan of up to £1000 - for IT equipment
- Employer pension contribution – Teachers Pension Scheme (Teachers); Local Government Pension Scheme (Support staff)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Season ticket loan – employees are entitled to apply for an annual, interest free season ticket loan for travel or apply for a bike loan
- Free Health and Fitness – full access to the Academy’s fantastic gym and fitness facilities
- Free lunch and hot drinks – for staff who dine with students
- Free breakfast — on Fridays and on INSET days and staff can take advantage of our subsidised breakfast service each day
- A commitment to Wellbeing — free flu vaccinations offered annually, INSET in July to plan for September so that you can enjoy your summer and a two-week half term during the Autumn Term
- Access to the London Borough of Hammersmith’s Parking Permit Scheme offering subsidised parking in the local area
- Membership of Medigold Health Protect – our mental health and well-being support service
- Membership of the National College
- In addition to whole school CPD, a separate CPD budget of up to £300 will be available to staff to be agreed with Department Head and CPD Manager
Living Wage
Hammersmith Academy is proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Investors in people
Hammersmith Academy has been awarded accreditation against the Investors in People Standard after just 5 years.
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