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Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Sponne School

Northamptonshire

  • £28,000 - £43,685 per year
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  • Expired
Salary:
(MPS) M1 to M9
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
24 April 2023

Job overview

Sponne is a successful, over-subscribed community comprehensive school with 1490 students aged 11-18 on roll with 170 staff. The school is part of Tove Learning Trust, comprising of thirteen schools and also has a training school and the Grand Union Partnership on site.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational teacher within our outstanding English faculty with effect from 1st September 2023. The successful candidate will be a team player willing to contribute to, and learn from, the best practice in the school. They will have excellent interpersonal skills and, together with the other English teachers, maintain a relentless focus on teaching and learning and raising achievement. The role is suitable for ECTs and experienced colleagues.

All students study English at KS3 and both Language and Literature to GCSE and in addition Media GCSE is available as an option. Many students choose to continue their studies further, taking English Literature, Language and Literature or Media Studies at A-Level. The faculty is friendly and supportive with excellent facilities. Students are enthusiastic, hardworking and grateful for the education and opportunities they receive.

The successful candidate will:

·        Have Qualified Teacher Status

·        English as their Specialism

·        Have excellent teaching skills

·        Meet the person specification and will be required to apply for a DBS disclosure.

·        We welcome applications from both experienced teachers of English and ECTs

·        There is the opportunity of additional teaching of Media Studies

·        Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Tove Learning Trust is a fast moving and exciting place to work. The trust schools have a shared vision and purpose: to deliver outstanding educational experiences that lead to inspiring outcomes. Each academy has a strong individual identity and tailors their educational provision to serve their local community. Academies within the trust collaborate to share expertise and maximise opportunities and experiences for our students.

The Trustees of Tove Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment procedures for all vacancies.

How to apply

All documents including the full job description, person specification and application form are available on our website www.sponne.org.uk. Please ensure your application form and covering letter includes examples of your experience and how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description and person specification. Further information requests or completed applications should be sent to:

Vikki Napier, HR Manager and Head teacher’s PA E: recruitment@sponne.org.uk T: 01327 350284.

Closing date: Midday Monday 24th April 2023. 

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About Sponne School

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  • Sponne School
  • Brackley Road, Towcester
  • Northamptonshire
  • NN12 6DJ
  • United Kingdom
+44 1327 350284

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Sponne is a remarkable school. It has a long history since its inception in 1430. It is the oldest secondary school in Northamptonshire and one of the oldest in the country. It is a very successful, hugely over-subscribed community comprehensive school with 1490 students aged 11-18 on roll with 170 staff. The school serves the local community of Towcester which is a market town south of Northampton and northwest of Milton Keynes. Many students come from the surrounding villages. The school has many strengths including its exceptionally strong provision in music and science. The commitment to students’ personal development is palpable.

As Ofsted found, we have a vibrant learning environment that challenges all of our students to make outstanding progress and a range of specialist staff to support the personalisation of the experience we offer. Our motto is for everyone to have Dreams, to Believe in themselves and to Achieve their aspirations.

Students are encouraged to work hard at their studies and to join in with the large range of extra-curricular opportunities provided by our dedicated staff. We know that any student’s ‘best’ can be shown in many ways – academic work and examination results, or activities such as concerts, plays, team sports and community service. Student achievement, in all areas, is outstanding and regularly celebrated; we are proud of the extremely high standards attained and the significant contributions our students make to both their school and wider communities. Our students matter to us as individuals and we are certain that achievement is most successfully inspired by a school community that is caring and friendly, yet firm and clear in its expectations and standards.

All new staff are made very welcome and given every assistance to settle in at this exciting and vibrant school.   Sponne School is part of the Tove Learning Trust and the SWAN Training School Alliance. These give all staff access to local curriculum networks and to a wide range of opportunities for continued professional development at all levels. Many of our current staff are involved in the delivery of courses such as the ITP, OTP and NPQ’s  and there is considerable collaboration with other local secondary schools through the training school, both in terms of CPD and through the GUTP (Grand Union Training Partnership), a well-established and respected ITT provider.

We are very well blessed with excellent Faculty Learning Leaders (Heads of Faculty) and Progress Learning Leaders (Heads of Year). These colleagues provide outstanding professional support for staff throughout the school. The senior team consists of Dr Jamie Clarke, our Chief Executive Officer, myself, one Deputy Head, four Assistant Headteachers, four Associate Assistant Headteachers and the School Business Manager. Governors are keen, challenging and very supportive. Our  dedicated and experienced support staff  provide a very effective centralised service to both students and staff.

The school is part of Tove Learning Trust, comprising fourteen schools.It promotes excellent professional development across the multi-academy Trust  and strives to lead and inspire a high expectation culture where all staff and students are valued and they are equipped to meet the challenges associated with high quality teaching and learning. Trustees are committed to maintaining the unique nature and character of each school and academy within the Trust whilst embracing the shared values in all we do.

Thank you for your interest in a post at Sponne School. If you require any additional information please do not hesitate to contact us.

Iain Massey

Headteacher

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