Teacher of English
Grove School
Market Drayton Shropshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 29 April 2024
Job overview
Teacher of English
Are you a teacher whose love for the English written and spoken word creates passion in others?
Do you want to be part of the inspirational changes happening at The Grove?
MPR / ECT applicants welcome
Full Time, Permanent
Required for September 2024
To be successful, you will:
- be, or have the potential to be, an outstanding practitioner.
- be a strong communicator, able to inspire and motivate students.
- develop the confidence of our young people in acquiring and applying their knowledge.
- have engaging classroom presence, and value real-world learning.
- be warm, accessible, enthusiastic, and caring,
- value culture, ethos, positive behaviour and attitudes to ensure our vision and values come to life every day.
Why this role above others?
We know our school is a special place, our staff wellbeing survey tells us staff enjoy working here because of the relationships between staff, parents and our community in Market Drayton.
Our teaching team is a blend of experienced colleagues with different backgrounds and skills, working together to create a cohesive and responsive service to our school.
For those interested in career progression we ensure that staff have the opportunity to develop their skills in a supportive environment with an experienced team where you will be invested in and valued.
We offer:
- well-equipped classrooms with a variety of facilities,
- an enthusiastic and supportive faculty team
- strong home/school partnerships,
- excellent professional learning and support at every stage in your career, with opportunity for continued personal development through our talent pathway,
- career development opportunities including funded NPQs,
- a full extra-curricular programme with opportunities for enrichment activities for all,
- a core belief in staff wellbeing and work life balance for all, evidenced in policy and practice,
- benefits including funded counselling, physiotherapy and GP and other medical support.
There will be an opportunity for those interested in applying to visit the school. If you would like to attend, or if you have any other queries, please email Joanne Malone, on joanne.malone@gro.mmat.co.uk
For further information or to apply for the post please visit our online recruitment site via the school’s website www.groveschoolmarketdrayton.co.uk (Please note we do not accept CVs).
Closing date for applications is Monday 29th April at 12pm lunchtime.
Interviews will be held on the week commencing Monday 29th April 2024.
The Marches Academy Trust values each person equally. We are committed to building a diverse team and embedding a welcoming, inclusive culture that encourages diversity and authenticity. We believe this will encourage creative ways of thinking – ensuring we collaborate more effectively and achieve better outcomes. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates who share this commitment.
We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to declare any criminal convictions and will be subject to online searches. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Attached documents
About Grove School
Grove School and Sixth Form is a secondary and further education establishment at the centre of the community in Market Drayton and surrounding areas. We are a part of the Marches Multi-Academy Trust and we are committed to providing our students with the skills and experiences that are required for life
In December 2018, the school became part of the Marches Academy Trust. This is a multi-academy sponsor based in Shropshire.
Headteacher’s Welcome
Welcome to The Grove School.
I am delighted to welcome you and to introduce you to this great school.
The Grove School is proud to be part of The Marches Academy Trust. Their vision of ‘Achievement through Caring’ has resulted in providing access to outstanding support which helps staff and students alike to achieve at the highest level.
Here at The Grove School we instill the highest expectations and engender an infectious, lifelong enthusiasm for learning where we create a community with ambition, a sense of self-worth, belief and personal growth enabling students to succeed in an ever-changing world.
Our school vision of A Mind Set to Succeed is the foundation of all that we do where a ‘can do’ attitude is constantly encouraged. We foster independent learning, confidence and leadership in our students, through stimulating and challenging lessons. Here, the students develop high aspirations, achieve success and are well prepared for future study and the world of work. Many of our sixth form students go on to study at the top universities.
Relationships between staff and students are excellent and we offer the very best pastoral care in a caring and supportive environment. With student well-being at the heart of all that we do, here at The Grove School we are committed to providing an excellent all-round education.
This web site provides lots of information but you are also welcome to visit our school to meet our great students and staff.
Mr Mitchell Allsopp – Headteacher
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