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Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Blatchington Mill School

Hove

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
13 December 2018

Job overview

Teacher of English  (Permanent)  

MPS/UPS 

Required from September 2019 

NOR 1,600 

We seek to appoint an exciting and inspirational teacher, with ambition to achieve the very best possible outcomes for students in English. This is a superb opportunity to join a highly effective and collegiate department, and to teach in a school where teachers are supported and encouraged to thrive and develop. Blatchington Mill School is a superb place to work. 

We are an ambitious school and we believe that every child can succeed. If you are a superb classroom teacher, a self-reflective practitioner, a highly effective communicator and have ambition to develop your career, then please apply to join us in creating an ‘ethic of excellence’ for all our students.  

Blatchington Mill is a ‘Good’ school, with ‘Outstanding’ behaviour and safety. We achieve positive value-added in our exam results, stretch our most able, and support our most vulnerable. We innovate in the classroom, placing huge value on teacher-led action research and professional development. We work in partnership with schools locally and nationally and believe in collaboration and school-led improvement. We are a lead partner in the Pavilion & Downs Teaching School Alliance, and this brings exciting opportunities for progression and professional development. We are also a designated Stonewall Training School. 

Our most recent reviews of the school have commented that: 

“The energy, enthusiasm and personal interest shown by leaders are highly motivational, creating a culture of initiative, innovation and success.” 

“Staff work collaboratively to learn from each other, strong teams are built and so teachers guide and support each other. This has developed a culture in which staff are confident and eager to improve; where they view challenges positively.” 

“There is a high level of mutual respect and trust between teachers and students and between students themselves; contributing successfully to students’ moral and social development. It is rare to see students not engaged with their learning.” 

“Students are well behaved, courteous and polite. They show positive attitudes to the teacher, their learning and each other. This makes a strong contribution to the friendly and welcoming atmosphere that pervades the school.” 

“The school is very inclusive, and students show respect and consideration for one another in their behaviour in classrooms and around the school.” 

If you would like to join us, and feel you could thrive in a collegiate and positive atmosphere then please read the accompanying person specification and job description and consider if you possess:

  • A track record of positive impact upon student outcomes 
  • Knowledge and experience of teaching English 
  • Creativity, enthusiasm, and resilience 
  • High expectations of all students 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

The post is suitable for NQTs or more experienced practitioners. 

If you are interested in applying for this role please complete and return an application form before the closing date (CVs alone will not be considered). 

For further details and an application form please visit:   

http://www.blatchingtonmill.org.uk/vacancies-list   

Closing date: Monday, 7th January 2019 – 12.00 noon 

Interview date:  W.C. 14th January 2019  

The school reserves the right to interview suitable candidates in advance of interview dates where appropriate. Applications will be considered as soon as they are received,  with a view to an early interview.   

Blatchington Mill School is committed to safeguarding our students; we expect all staff and volunteers to support this commitment.  Criminal record checks will be carried out and a full, enhanced DBS clearance is required for all positions. Applications are encouraged from black and ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are under-represented on the school's staff. (Race Relations Act sections 35-38 apply).

Attached documents

About Blatchington Mill School

Our school motto is Involvement, Achievement, and Care. In all aspects we aim to excel. At Blatchington Mill School & Sixth Form, we believe, above all else, that education is a transformative force for good. Learning changes what we are and what we can become. It changes how we view others, and it changes how we interact with the world. It reveals our potential, and helps us discover our passions.

Blatchington Mill School’s community is incredibly special. We are a truly inclusive school and our students, staff and families are fully representative of the city in which we live and work. This diversity makes us appreciate difference and celebrate individual strengths. In order to learn well, we must all feel safe and secure. As such, we have unapologetically high standards for behaviour and conduct, and no tolerance for bullying or discrimination. As such, we are graded by Ofsted as ‘Outstanding’ for behaviour and safety.

We expect a lot of our students, and they respond to the challenge with enthusiasm.  We are celebrating another year of outstanding GCSE results, with our students adapting incredibly well to the challenges of this unusual year. We achieve incredibly strong academic results by ensuring every lesson, every day, is the best it can be.

We are nationally recognised for our training and teacher development, and we invest in ensuring we have the very best staff.  We are also a designated Stonewall Training School.

Headteacher

Ms Kate Claydon

Values and Vision

Blatchington Mill School  College’s motto is "Involvement, achievement and care". The secondary school prides itself on being inclusive and embracing diversity. It sets high standards for behaviour and conduct, and has no tolerance for bullying or discrimination.

School is a place to find yourself – to learn at the very limits of your potential, and in doing so discover who you really are. This is a high-achieving school where students are cared for and nurtured in order that they can thrive.

Ofsted Report

“Leadership, including governance, is good and improving. Shared ambitions ensure that senior leaders and middle managers have high expectations for the school. As a result, student outcomes have improved continuously since the previous inspection. Students do well in their GCSE examinations, especially in science, humanities, languages and performing arts. The development of students’ numeracy and literacy skills is particularly strong across the curriculum … Students’ behaviour is excellent as shown in high levels of concentration in lessons and in the way they take responsibility for their own learning.”

View Blatchington Mill School's latest Ofsted report

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