Teacher of English and Media - Full-time

Dartford Science and Technology College, Dartford

Ref:KCC886-4026-357T
Posted:14/03/2024
Pay:MPS
Start Date:September 24
App Close Date:17/04/2024 at 12:00
Interviews:w/c 22 April 24

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We wish to appoint an outstanding, inspirational and dedicated professional to join our successful school and passionate English Team. The candidate successfully appointed to the role of Teacher of English, Media and Film Studies will be expected to:

Align with the school values and the ethos of the Co-operative Trust
Be research led in developing initiatives that will secure high quality teaching across all Key Stages and year groups taught

You will teach our Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students the AQA English Language and Literature curriculum Key Stage 5 teaching may be available for a candidate who has experience in this area.

We offer WJEC GCSE Media Studies and Film Studies at Key Stage 4 and A Level Media Studies and English Literature at Key Stage 5.

This role has a possibility of a TLR to Lead Media or Whole School Reading

DSTC is recognised by Ofsted as a good school where character development is valued and students have access to a broad curriculum. The PE team are committed to offering a range of opportunities to promote a healthy active lifestyle and a commitment to lifelong physical activity. Our all girls environment up to Key Stage 4 maximises engagement and secures positive outcomes. This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual who is highly motivated and wants to develop as a PE practitioner in a supportive environment. If you are inspired to challenge female stereotypes in sport and physical activity and want to be part of a team who are passionate about body positivity, health and wellbeing alongside sporting excellence DSTC is the school for you

Information about the school

Why work at Dartford Science and Technology College?

DSTC is a small, non-selective secondary school for girls in Dartford. We are family-centred with high aspirations and pride ourselves on excellent pastoral care. There is a strong sense of community, based on excellent relationships between staff, pupils and parents. In 2017 Ofsted graded the school Good overall and Good in each category and in March 2022 they said that DSTC continues to be a good school.

The school is a safe space for pupils to learn and develop as young citizens. The school has high expectations of pupils; behaviour, with strong systems to manage it. As a result, pupils behave very well. 100% of staff feel proud to work at DTSC and 85% of parents who responded to Parent View would recommend DSTC to other parents (Ofsted March 2022).

Lessons at DSTC have a calm and purposeful atmosphere with the students showing a genuine interest in learning. Our teachers tell us they enjoy being able to teach and enable the students to learn without disruption.

We are a Co-operative Trust school and are committed to supporting our workforce to be the best they can be. We can offer accelerated professional development with a personalised approach to developing all staff through coaching, mentoring and both internal and external training. Our new staff will have unparalleled opportunities to learn and bring excellent practice to bear in raising achievement for the students of DSTC.

Job Contact Information

Name:Mrs Susie Wells
Address:Heath Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2LY
Telephone: 01322 224309
Email: susan.wells@dstc.kent.sch.uk

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