Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)
Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form
Staffordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main pay scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Apply by:
- 22 April 2021
Job overview
Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)
Contract: Full time
Start date: September 2021
Salary: Main pay scale
Closing Date: Thursday 22 April 2021
Our opportunity for you
We have two vacancies for Teacher of English at Landau Forte Academy QEMS and Tamworth Sixth Form, Tamworth to cover for maternity leave commencing start of new academic year.
We are looking for someone who will share in our department approach to inspire all students and foster a love for the subject. You will be given the opportunity to teach English across a range of key stages and abilities and will be joining us at an exciting time in our development as we evolve towards a knowledge based mastery curriculum.
The English department is well resourced and has access to excellent facilities and support. As an established and friendly team, we are able to offer a supportive and collaborative environment in which to begin or develop your career.
What we can offer you
- A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment
- The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy students
- Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust
- A meal allowance, commensurate with your working hours
- Membership of the Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS)
- Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health
Landau Forte Academy QEMS and Tamworth Sixth Form
Landau Forte Academy QEMS joined the Landau Forte Charitable Trust in September 2011 and delivers education to 11-16 year olds. Landau Forte Academy Sixth Form is a purpose-built establishment providing Level 3 courses, both Advanced Level and BTEC, for the whole of Tamworth and beyond. The academies are located on a shared campus, but both operate from their own facilities, with Landau Forte Academy Sixth Form having new bespoke, accommodation, which opened in September 2011, with a new Sports Hall that opened in 2013.
The local area
Tamworth is a historic town surrounded by beautiful countryside, located a short distance from Birmingham. The Academy is located close to the centre of Tamworth, with superb transport links.
Tamworth boasts a range of historical sites and leisure attractions, including: Tamworth Castle; the Tamworth SnowDome and Drayton Manor Amusement Park. Within a 20 minute drive from the town, you can find yourself in the beautiful, open Staffordshire countryside or Birmingham‘s bustling city centre.
- Tamworth is 10 minutes away from the M42; junction 10
- Direct trains from Birmingham (10 minutes) and London (1 hour 15 minutes)
- Birmingham and East Midlands Airports are 30 minutes away
For your information
If this sounds like the ideal job opportunity for you, please download and read our Information for Applicants document before applying:
Apply for this job
1. Read the Guidance & Criteria document http://lfa.ac/LFCTJobsInfo
2. Complete the application form online.
Visit https://lfct.org.uk/vacancy/teacher-of-english-maternity-cover/
All appointments made are subject to satisfactory references and a criminal background check. Landau Forte Charitable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post.
Attached documents
About Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form
- Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form
- Ashby Road, Tamworth
- Staffordshire
- B79 8AA
- United Kingdom
Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form is a coeducational academy which opened in 2011 and was converted to academy status in August 2013. It is a part of the Landau Forte Charitable Trust. It is a secondary school with a sixth form, situated in Tamworth, Staffordshire, for children aged between 16 and 18. The school is funded by the state.
Director
Martin Landau
Values and Vision
The school follows British values. This includes individual liberty and respect for others. Students should be tolerant of people with different religions. Democracy, the rule of law and mutual respect is also valued. Business and engineering are two of the main subjects being taught at the school. Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form works in partnership with local businesses to help students learn about life in the workplace. The main company students work with is the Staffordshire’s Local Enterprise Partnership.
Ofsted report
“All students who complete their programme successfully progress to appropriate further learning or employment. Tutors provide good support for students with additional needs. Staff provide highly effective advice and guidance that helps students plan their next steps in education or employment. Students are exceptionally well behaved; they are polite and have a professional appearance. Tutors constantly challenge students to improve and do their best, to experiment, review and evaluate their work effectively, to be bold and take creative risks, resulting in work that is of a high standard, interesting, exciting and original.”
View Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form’s latest Ofsted report
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