Teacher of English
Downham Market Academy
Norfolk
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Part Time, Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 8 June 2017
Job overview
Are you an established English Teacher looking for a new position?
Downham Market academy are recruiting for established Teachers of English to join them on either a full or part-time basis.
This is an exciting time to be joining Downham Market Academy for an enthusiastic and passionate teacher. There is flexibility within the department to also teach some Drama subject to the interests of the successful candidate.
This post is not suitable for a Newly Qualified Teacher.
Downham Market Academy is a large, friendly and positive community where learning is at the heart of all we do.
We are passionately committed to our fantastic students who bring a diverse range of talents and experiences from a wide area of West Norfolk and beyond.
A key feature of the Academy is a commitment to higher standards, evident in our approach to respect through our ‘Right to Teach, Right to Learn’ policy.
The Academy’s organisation, systems and curriculum are based on the best of modern innovative practice and we have a well-trained and inspirational team who are committed to becoming outstanding practitioners in the classroom and beyond, always searching for the best way to motivate and engage our students.
Applications are also welcome from Teachers of English who may have an interest in teaching English with Drama and/or Media Studies.
For further information on this exciting and challenging opportunity and to apply visit the Trust’s website at www.cwaacademytrust.co.uk/vacancies
Closing date: 3pm on 9th June 2017.
Attached documents
About Downham Market Academy
Downham Market Academy is a co-educational secondary school and sixth form in the town of Downham Market, Norfolk. Previously known as Downham Market High School, the school operates across two separate sites.
Downham Market Academy is now part of Cambridgeshire Educational Trust.
Cambridgeshire Educational Trust can offer you many things (do read the Chesterton Ofsted report which gives a flavour of our approach) such as: an exceptional CPD programme; relocation packages; reduced timetables and an exciting creative environment within which to work.
Our staff retention rate is excellent as we offer an exceptional environment within which to thrive and enjoy teaching.
Cambridge Educational Trust is keen to recruit an exceptional individuals to join our outstanding trust which comprises Chesterton Community College, Downham Market Academy and two free schools in pre-opening. The trust’s founding school has been judged outstanding by Ofsted and has consistently had results in the top 0.5% of schools in the country.
Downham Market Academy is an 11-18 mixed comprehensive with approximately 1200 students, including 138 in the Sixth Form. Staff are committed to providing a stimulating curriculum for all students as well as a large number of extracurricular activities.
Downham Market is a rural market town set in beautiful Norfolk, with excellent fast train links to the cultural centres of both Cambridge and London.
Housing is relatively inexpensive and the area boasts many opportunities for sport and leisure activities.
Headteacher
Rolf Purvis
Values and vision
Downham Market Academy goes to great lengths to ensure that its pupils show respect and understanding towards each other and their school. There is a community-agreed set of basic principles that all students and staff are expected to follow. These principles include: respect for their environment; a willingness to learn; acting as role models for the people around them; and being polite and courteous to all.
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