Teacher of English (With Possibility of Ks5 Responsibilities) - Full-time

Cornwallis Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6913-533T
• Posted:01/06/2023
• Pay:MPS (potential TLR)
• Start Date:September 2023 January 2024
• App Close Date:30/07/2023 at 15:00
• Interviews:TBC-Interview may be held prior to closing date

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As a result of Cornwallis Academy’s increasing popularity and excellent reputation in the local community, we are looking to appoint a highly driven and inspirational teacher of English who would relish the opportunity to become part of our ever-growing English Department. The candidate should show a real passion for the subject and will be able to inspire students of all backgrounds.  Our highly successful English Department consists of a team of skilled, outstanding and motivated teachers which makes it a desirable team to work with.  

You will be joining an incredibly well-resourced and highly successful department that has a relentless focus on raising attainment and fantastic numbers for post 16 courses. The post offers great opportunities for continuous personal and professional development for an innovative and ambitious teacher looking for career advancement. The post comes with the possibility of a TLR responsibility for the right candidate. You would be managed on a day to day basis by the Director of English and would be supported by three Key Stage Managers for English. We are very excited about the future of English in our School and we are ready to invest in the right people to ensure its success. 

As well as our state-of-the-art facilities and technology, we have an exciting programme of trips, visits, visitors and extra-curricular activities.  Cornwallis Academy values positive professional working relationships and seek individuals who will support this ethos.

The successful candidate will be a creative and inspiring Teacher of English who will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• The ability to teach English across KS3 and KS4 confidently
• Experience of KS5 teaching is desirable
• Possess recent and relevant teaching experience
• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner who can inspire students

 We will offer you:

• A vibrant and exciting place to work
• A friendly and supportive environment
• An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications
• The support of a trust that currently encompasses two secondary schools, one primary school, and one nursery for children aged 3 months to 4 years
• A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources, which are readily available

If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email officecornwallis@futureschoolstrust.com and arrange a visit.

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

Future Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for a DBS disclosure. We particularly welcome applicants from under- represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Information about the school

Cornwallis Academy is a ‘Good’ school on the outskirts of Loose, Maidstone with over 1300 students on roll aged 11 to 18. Cornwallis’ aim is to provide all students with the best educational provision.

It is a fully inclusive school, enabling all students to be the best they can be by having ‘ambitions for all’. Believing all students should be given every opportunity to achieve not only academically but also personally.

In line with the Cornwallis ‘SMILE’ ethos, the aim is to motivate, inspire, excite and engage all students so that they can be successful in their learning. Placing students’ wellbeing at the heart of everything. A strong community ethos permeates, throughout the school, focusing on learning and progress as well as the whole child.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. At Future Schools Trust we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual's unique talents and perspectives are valued and can thrive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

What's In It For You? A vibrant and exciting place to work A friendly and supportive environment An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff. A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available. An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Hubbards Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HX
• Telephone: 01622 743152
• Email: recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com

Fax: (01622) 741866

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