Teacher of English
Woodkirk Academy
Tingley, Wakefield
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required from January 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter
- Apply by:
- 23 October 2018
Job overview
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher of English to join a team of extremely driven and supportive English specialists in one of the most successful schools in the city. The role offers a career development opportunity for an experienced teacher to take departmental responsibility for Key Stage 4 Standardisation and Co-ordination.
To succeed in the role you will have:
• An excellent track record of classroom teaching, with experience of teaching across KS3, KS4 and KS5
• A comprehensive knowledge of the curriculum
• The ability to motivate and inspire achievement in young people
• The interpersonal and organisational skills to work within a team
• A clear commitment to improving your own and others’ performance through effective continuous professional development
• An innovative individual who can create and share dynamic resources across the department
Part of Leodis Academies Trust, Woodkirk Academy is a successful, well established, fully comprehensive, co-educational 11-18 maintained Academy. We have a proud record in academic, intellectual, social and sporting, musical, dramatic and community developments. Our latest Ofsted report quoted ‘…students’ behaviour is always good, and often exemplary. Students are polite and courteous to adults and visitors.’
Woodkirk enjoys an excellent reputation as an employer and we are respected for our ethos and working practices. At our last Investors in People assessment people discussed their pride in working at Woodkirk and describe it as “the best place to work”.
Application packs can be downloaded from the Woodkirk Academy website.
Interview will take place on Friday 26 October
All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, two references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check (DBS), medical clearance and provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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About Woodkirk Academy
Woodkirk is a well established, fully comprehensive, co-educational 11-19 Academy. We have a proud record in academic, intellectual, social, sporting, musical, dramatic and community developments.
We aim to provide a safe, happy and ordered environment, where all young people have the maximum opportunities to fully develop their individual skills and abilities. We try to ensure learning in all its various forms for all students, irrespective of ability and background.
The school is proud to reflect traditional values but we also employ the best of modern practice and teaching delivered by well qualified, experienced and enthusiastic staff. Our popularity and community standing continue to grow annually and are second to none in the locality.
Woodkirk is an exciting place to work and we welcome your interest in our school. We hope that you will choose to apply to become part of our community and start a long and productive partnership.
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