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Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Outwood Academy Freeston

Wakefield

  • £28,000 - £43,685 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
MPS/UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Easter 2023
Apply by:
20 February 2023

Job overview

The English department is made up of 8 teachers, who believe in making sure our students are given a wide breadth and depth of knowledge across both language and literature that not only sets them up for excellent GCSE results but also life beyond the classroom.

  • You will want to strive and deliver a consistently good standard of English teaching. 
  • To ensure strong rates of progress for all student through the planning and preparation of high-quality English lessons which engage, motivate and support learners
  • To adhere to Outwood Academies lesson expectations
  • To consistently apply the Academy Behaviour policy to support all colleagues in establishing high standards of behaviour from students, and in order that students have parity of treatment and expectations in all areas of the academy
  • In consultation with the Curriculum Leader for English, contribute to the planning, design and production of good quality teaching materials and resources
  • To promote the development and acquisition of literacy skills, including reading, writing, and ensure that all student feedback is timely and effective

 The Outwood Grange Family of Schools offers: 

  • The opportunity to work and progress across the Family of Schools. 
  • The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps working across the whole Academy. 
  • The support and expertise of our Directors working across the Family of Schools. 
  • A full and detailed programme of support and development for ECTs. 
  • A further comprehensive programme of professional development is provided through the Outwood Institute of Education (formerly the teaching school).

We believe that all teaching and support staff posts within our Family of Schools are key posts in terms of supporting student success and achievement across a broad range of subjects and experiences. As such we are keen to recruit dedicated and ambitious professionals who will add value to our Academy in both academic terms and through involvement in the fabric of learning and success beyond the classroom. 

OGAT are proud to be a part of the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) hosting it’s North and East campus as Outwood Academy Redcar and Outwood Academy Adwick. The NIoT identifies best practice in education, in order to develop cutting-edge, evidence-based teacher training and professional development programmes. OGAT colleagues will benefit from the work of the institute, which draws on the expertise of some of the most outstanding school leaders in education today. 

You can find out more about the NIoT and the programmes we offer, which have been designed to fit around the pressures of school life, by clicking here and following us on twitter: @NatInstTeaching 

Please note that CVs will not be accepted. If you have any questions regarding the post, please email Lisa Habgood, HR Assistant at L.Habgood@Freeston.outwood.com

For more information and to apply online, please go to: www.outwood.com > Careers.

Closing date: Midday on 20 February 2023.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

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About Outwood Academy Freeston

+44 1924 302560

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Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson

Principal: Lisa Allott

We are an 11-16 academy, based in Normanton, Wakefield in West Yorkshire. 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. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning.

We aim to promote the highest standards of academic achievement through inspiring teaching and learning, giving young people the knowledge, skills, values and confidence to succeed in life.

We believe that learning should be both enjoyable and enriching. We are innovators with a knowledge-rich curriculum, designed to personalise learning for every student, helping them to reach their potential.

We have won numerous awards as a school and being an IQM Centre of Excellence highlights that inclusion at all levels is of paramount importance to us. We are also proud to have been awarded Silver Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award.

As we journey towards becoming Outstanding. 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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