Teacher of English
Outwood Academy Hemsworth
Pontefract
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required from September 2018
- Apply by:
- 16 July 2018
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of English to join our school.
Formerly Hemsworth Arts and Community College, Hemsworth will become part of Outwood Grange Academies Trust from June 2018. The successful candidate will be able to access the extensive advice, support, resources, CPD and career opportunities available in the academy and across the Outwood Grange Family of Schools.
The English department are a fantastic supportive team who provide engaging teaching and learning from Year 7 to 13. Students are being prepared for the WJEC/Eduqas GCSEs in English Language and English Literature. At A Level students can choose to study English Language, English Literature and/or Media Studies.
This is an opportunity to join the school at a new stage in its development and be part of our journey as we strive for continued improvement, transforming the life chances of the young people in our care. If you care about the success of your students, and have the energy to make that success a reality, we would welcome your application.
Outwood Academy Hemsworth is an 11 – 18 school on the outskirts of Wakefield and easily accessible from the motorway and the A1.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust provides a high quality learning and cultural environment that inspires and motivates children. Leadership development, succession planning and capacity building are also major priorities for the Trust. The Trust offers staff the chance to apply for leadership positions working across the academy, and opportunities for professional development and career progression across the Family of Schools.
If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Angus, Associate Director of English by email: l.angus@outwood.com
To apply, please visit: www.outwood.com > Vacancies.
Closing date: Midday on Tuesday, 17 July 2018.
We reserve the right to close advertisements early.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
About Outwood Academy Hemsworth
- Outwood Academy Hemsworth
- Wakefield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract
- West Yorkshire
- WF9 4AB
- United Kingdom
Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson
Principal: James Pape
We are an 11-18 academy, based in the cathedral city of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, near Leeds, with a curriculum designed to stretch and enrich our students’ experience. Our relentless focus on learning ensures everyone has the right to learn.
Part of the Outwood Family since 2018, we are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. With a holistic view of education, we aim to create a safe and secure learning community that encourages healthy and sustainable lifestyles and empowers students to pursue career pathways they will find stimulating and deeply rewarding.
In 2021 we completed a new multi-million pound development, the highlight of which was a new 17 classroom teaching block which is home to music and drama rooms, art rooms, a main hall and a dining room. We are proud to have been awarded Gold Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award.
As we continue to improve and progress, help to take us to the next level.
The Outwood Family of Schools pride ourselves on fully supporting colleagues within the Family both professionally and personally.
We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.
As a founding Trust of the National Institute of Education (NIoT), we will actively invest in your future through working closely with the Outwood Institute of Education and NIoT to offer access to a wide range of CPD opportunities, with all teaching staff receiving a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.
We also offer a generous employment package with a whole host of staff benefits, including family friendly policies, enhanced occupational benefits available (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave) with no qualifying period, funded CPD for qualifications up to and including Masters level plus other exclusive benefits including a partnership with car leasing company, Synergy.
All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.
If you share our vision, join our family.
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