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Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form

Staffordshire

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
April 2017
Apply by:
9 December 2016

Job overview

The Landau Forte Academy QEMS and Landau Forte Academy Sixth Form, Tamworth, Staffordshire opened on 1 September 2011. The Academy is a member of the Landau Forte Charitable Trust Academies. Both Academies share a campus and some facilities but are in their own distinct buildings.

We are seeking to appoint a well qualified, dynamic, ambitious and creative teacher of English to join our thriving and committed English team to teach English at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.

The successful candidate will be:

  • Ambitious for themselves and their students.
  • Intelligent and clear thinking with a broad and in-depth understanding of the importance of English within children’s learning and broader education.
  • Relevant qualifications (both formal and through appropriate experience) to meet the challenge of the specific appointment.
  • Skilled in the use of ICT for teaching and learning.
  • Committed to the broader education and social development of young people.
  • A genuine commitment to making a positive contribution to the Academy and most importantly a difference to the lives of young people including their educational and broader achievement, self- esteem and confidence, social wellbeing and future employability.

We are offering:

  • An attractive salary based upon experience and expertise.
  • The opportunity for professional growth and continued development within an organisation committed to continuous improvement.
  • Westfield Health Plan.
  • A weekly meal allowance.

Please contact Mrs Cotton, PA to the Principal for further details and an application pack on 01827 62241 ext 236 or ccotton@lfatq.org.uk

Closing date: 3.00 pm, Friday 9 December.

All appointments made are subject to satisfactory references and a criminal background check.

Attached documents

About Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form

Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form is a coeducational academy which opened in 2011 and was converted to academy status in August 2013. It is a part of the Landau Forte Charitable Trust. It is a secondary school with a sixth form, situated in Tamworth, Staffordshire, for children aged between 16 and 18. The school is funded by the state. 

Director

Martin Landau

Values and Vision 

The school follows British values. This includes individual liberty and respect for others. Students should be tolerant of people with different religions. Democracy, the rule of law and mutual respect is also valued. Business and engineering are two of the main subjects being taught at the school. Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form works in partnership with local businesses to help students learn about life in the workplace. The main company students work with is the Staffordshire’s Local Enterprise Partnership. 

Ofsted report

“All students who complete their programme successfully progress to appropriate further learning or employment. Tutors provide good support for students with additional needs. Staff provide highly effective advice and guidance that helps students plan their next steps in education or employment. Students are exceptionally well behaved; they are polite and have a professional appearance. Tutors constantly challenge students to improve and do their best, to experiment, review and evaluate their work effectively, to be bold and take creative risks, resulting in work that is of a high standard, interesting, exciting and original.”

View Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form’s latest Ofsted report

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Applications closed