Teacher of English - Temporary post to cover Maternity leave
Faringdon Community College
Oxfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- M1 to UPS3
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- 09/12/2021
- Apply by:
- 5 November 2021
Job overview
Faringdon Community College (FCC) is a successful and well-established 11-18 co-educational secondary comprehensive school, which embraces the idea of lifelong learning and community education. The school has an excellent local reputation and is known for inspiring exciting teaching and learning, where teachers are supported and encouraged to help every student, aiming to achieve individual success and realise their potential.
As a dynamic organisation, we are always looking for new ideas and ways forward. Our strong and motivated team of teaching and non-teaching staff are committed to providing the best education they can and have an energy and enthusiasm which makes FCC a rewarding place to work.
Faringdon Community College is part of the Faringdon Learning Trust - an eight school multi-academy trust, which was established on 1st April 2012. Our school roll is continuing to rise and, including sixth form, there are currently around 1400 pupils on roll.
This is a position in a forward-thinking department for someone with energy, enthusiasm and the ability to engage and motivate students. There will be opportunities to develop your role within the department according to your skills and interests. As a learning organisation we provide excellent opportunities for professional development.
We are seeking to appoint a motivated, hardworking, enthusiastic and passionate teacher of English, who can inspire students of all ages and abilities. The successful applicant will be passionate about their subject.
All applicants are welcome, including ECTs, as a full induction and support programme will be given. Although our preference would be for a full time appointment, consideration will be given to applicants who are seeking a part time or job share appointment.
If you have any questions, would like any further information or would like to arrange an informal visit to the school, please contact our Trust HR Team, by emailing Recruitment@faringdonlearningtrust.org, who will put you in contact with the Subject Leader.
An application form and applicants’ pack, giving further details for the above post, can be found on our website: http://www.fccoxon.co.uk
Please return your completed application form, along with a letter of interest outlining your suitability for the position, to Recruitment@faringdonlearningtrust.org
Closing date: 9am on Friday 5th November 2021
Faringdon Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory “Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check”
Attached documents
About Faringdon Community College
Faringdon Community College opened under its current name in 2000, having previously been known as Tollington Secondary Modern School. Located in the town of Faringdon, Oxfordshire, the school provides a co-educational secondary education for students aged 11-18.
In 2012, the school became part of the Faringdon Academy of Schools, alongside seven others. The Faringdon Academy of Schools includes institutions at all stages of children’s education and allows providers in the local area to work more closely together.
Faringdon Community College provides for around 1,500 secondary and sixth-form students.
Headteacher
Phil Bevan
Values and vision
Faringdon Community College considers its ultimate goal to be academic success for pupils. Teachers seek to achieve this by instilling a work ethic and a sense of personal responsibility in students, as well as recognising and harnessing the innate individualism and talents of each young person.
As a part of Faringdon Academy of Schools, the school has strong ties to the local community and seeks to develop connections with local institutions for the benefit of students.
Ofsted report
“There has been a strong focus on raising the quality of teaching and the proportion of good or better lessons is increasing. Most teaching is good and some is outstanding. Excellent relationships between teachers and students, and between students themselves, contribute to a positive atmosphere for learning and there is very good individual support for students in lessons."
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