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Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Thomas Becket Catholic School

Northamptonshire

  • Expired
Salary:
TMS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
1st September 2017
Apply by:
22 June 2017

Job overview

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and forward thinking colleague to join our English Department. You would be part of a highly successful team, led by an experienced and visionary Director of Learning.

(NQTs will be considered)

If you are able to:-

  • Inspire, motivate and develop our students.
  • Sustain our school focus upon raising the achievement of every student in our care.
  • Exude a passion for English and its application to student learning and the wider world of work
  • Be willing to share and develop good practice, not only in the English faculty but across all areas of our school.
  • An outstanding classroom practitioner, with a proven track of achieving high standards of student achievement.
  • Able to develop high quality and well-resourced programmes for the delivery of the subject across all Key Stages.
  • Capable of working collaboratively to develop effective, creative and innovative teaching and learning strategies across teams of teachers.
  • Able to work in partnership to support improving standards in English.
  • Committed to the pursuit of excellence.

Then we can offer you:

  • The opportunity to work in our forward thinking school with a clear ambition to be outstanding in all areas
  • A faculty staffed by high quality, supportive and dedicated staff.
  • The chance to make a real difference and the support to make your innovations a reality.

The chance to be part of a department whose results consistently exceed national averages.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references as part of our Safer Recruitment Policy. All staff to uphold the core values and Catholic ethos of the School. Further details and an application packs are available from Mrs Jan Hayes at the school at janh@thomasbecket.org.uk application forms can also be obtained from the school website at www.thomasbecket.org.uk and the CES website at www.catholiceducation.org.uk.employment documents.

Closing date: Friday 23rd June 2017
Anticipated Interview date: Week commencing 26th June 2017

About Us

Thomas Becket Catholic School is a successful, comprehensive 11-18 secondary school in Northampton. We are committed to continuous improvement and driving up standards of attainment and we are ambitious for our students and our staff. We offer excellent Sixth Form provision with an OFSTED rating of ‘Good’ in March 2015.

The home of Crystal Palace Foundation Football Academy

Thomas Becket Catholic School
office@thomasbecket.org.uk
www.thomasbecket.org.uk
Telephone 01604 493211
Fax 01604 497300

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Academies Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales under company registration number 09980467 at registered address c/o NORES, 33 Westbourne Road, Luton, United Kingdom, LU4 8JD. Thomas Becket Catholic School is a business name of St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Academies Trust

About Thomas Becket Catholic School

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+44 1604 493211

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Thomas Becket Catholic School is a mixed Roman Catholic secondary school for 11- to 18-year-olds in Northampton. There are currently around 846 students in attendance. The sixth form offers pupils the chance to study AS, A-Level and BTEC qualifications.

Thomas Becket Catholic School achieved its best ever exam results at GCSE and A-Level in 2016, making it one of the top co-educational schools in Northampton.

Headteacher

Paul McCahill

Values and vision

The core values of Thomas Becket Catholic School focus on the personal development of individual pupils. The school community actively encourages prayer and challenges students to grow in their faith while valuing justice, respect and compassion.

Physical education is an integral part of the curriculum at the secondary school. Pupils are encouraged to play sport to help develop leadership skills, maintain fitness and increase confidence and self-esteem.

Ofsted report

“The sixth form is good. Students make good progress and are well supported in their studies.”

“Students’ achievement is good in English. They are taught well in this subject, and this aspect of subject leadership is strong.”

View Thomas Becket Catholic School's latest Ofsted report

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