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Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Havelock Academy

North East Lincolnshire

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
18 May 2022

Job overview

Havelock Academy is now looking to appoint a Teacher of English. This role could be your next career opportunity.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead.  From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of English to join our English faculty, teaching English across the full 11-16 age range with the opportunity to teach A Level for the right candidate. The successful candidate will be passionate about making a difference and engaging children in a love of literature.  Our daily DRET Reads programme ensures that all children engage with ambitious and inspiring texts on a daily basis.  We offer a strong CPD programme for all of our teachers.

Your role will be to:

Set high expectations for standards of teaching, learning, conduct and relationships, and model good practice

Plan, and deliver engaging learning activities that are differentiated to meet the needs of all students, and that stretch and challenge students to achieve their potential

Mark students’ work and homework in line with the Academy marking and feedback policy

Set and mark homework in line with the Academy homework policy

Responsible for a tutor group

Salary & Benefits

M1 – UPS3 £25,714-£41,604 FTE per annum

Access to Teacher's pension scheme 

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Rewards and Recognition Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

 Relevant Subject Degree at BA or above

QTS

Excellent subject knowledge

A strong desire to engage with research based CPD

Thorough knowledge of the new national curriculum

Knowledge of new performance measures

Good working knowledge of examination specifications

Maintenance of good conduct and relationships

Proven track record of delivering consistently good teaching and learning, and good outcomes for students

In-depth knowledge of best practice in teaching, learning and assessment for, and of, learning

Thorough understanding of how to use performance data to monitor standards of attainment and to plan appropriate interventions

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire confidence, trust and respect amongst staff, students and families

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing multi-academy trust in the country.  Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools across the country, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas, our first All Through school and a special school which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click on 'apply here

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

About Havelock Academy

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  • Havelock Academy
  • Holyoake Road, Grimsby
  • North East Lincolnshire
  • DN32 8JH
  • United Kingdom
+44 1472 602000

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About Havelock Academy

Located in the town of Grimsby, Lincolnshire, Havelock Academy is a co-educational secondary school. Havelock has around 1000 pupils aged 11-18, making it slightly larger than the average secondary school. The school has an economically diverse catchment area, a fact reflected in its student intake. Originally known as Havelock school, it was established in the 1960s, adopting its current name in 2007 upon its conversion to an academy. The school is part of the David Ross Education Trust, a multi-academy trust responsible for a large number of schools across the Midlands and the north of England.

Principal

Ms Emma Marshall

Values and Vision

Havelock Academy works closely with its numerous partner primary schools, as well as the David Ross Education Trust, in order to provide the best possible range of opportunities for its pupils and to properly manage their move into secondary school with the bare minimum of disruption. The school sets a high academic and behavioural standard for its students to strive towards, with the motto, "Broadening Horizons" at the heart of all aspects of academy life. There is a strong enrichment programme to support the trust-wide curriculum and provide students with a wide range of opportunities in and out of the classroom.  Teacher CPD is embedded into the timetable, with a range of internal and external programmes available for career development. 

Ofsted

“Students’ personal development is promoted well throughout the curriculum. Students appreciate the extra time their teachers and other adults are giving to help them do better. This is ensuring students are doing well. Students’ behaviour is good and they are keen to learn. This makes a strong contribution to their good progress.”

The full report into Havelock Academy can be viewed here.

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