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Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)

Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)

Lea Valley Academy

Enfield

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Salary:
MPS
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
2 June 2020

Job overview

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic English Teacher to join our highly successful English faculty to teach our students in KS3, 4 and 5.  Our English faculty is a strong supportive faculty who consistently secure positive progress for the students at Lea Valley Academy.  The successful candidate will need to be willing to teacher Drama up to Key Stage 3.  English and Drama work very closely with each and are at the heart of the Lea Valley Community.

Lea Valley Academy always looks to recruit committed and ambitious professionals who are keen to develop their talents. Potential is more important than length of experience.  We are part of the Edmonton Academy Trust, which has a reputation for providing outstanding support for staff and students. 

Lea Valley Academy is a mixed, multicultural school with a genuinely comprehensive intake. We are a good school with outstanding aspects and we enjoy teaching well-motivated students.

The school is in an exciting stage of its development and we welcome applications from people who want to become part of a consistently improving school.  This is a temporary position with the possibility of becoming permanent.

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 Chacholiades on 01992 704612 or PA@leavalleyacademy.org.uk.  Apply online direct through TES or download an application pack from the school website www.leavalleyacademy.org.uk.  Please include a supporting statement with your application 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

Start Date: September 2020 or sooner

Deadline: Applications are to be received no later than Tuesday 30 June 2020 and will be processed as received. 

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

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+44 1992 763 666

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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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