PSHE Teacher- Maternity Cover - Maternity

Cornwallis Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6913-567T
• Posted:07/12/2023
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:08/01/2024 at 11:00
• Interviews:TBC-Interview may be held prior to closing date

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Cornwallis Academy are seeking to appoint a Maternity cover PSHE teacher and warmly welcome applications from teachers who are; passionate about preparing young people so that they can play a full and active role in society and have the resilience and character to make the right choices to enjoy the fulfilling life they deserve.  You will need to share this passion with students to excite and inspire them, whilst supporting students to negotiate the challenges and opportunities of an increasingly complex world; understanding the wonderful opportunities available, but also how to manage the challenges and mitigate risk.

The post offers an outstanding opportunity for continuous personal and professional development for a highly motivated and ambitious teacher looking for career advancement.  This is an exciting opportunity for an ECT or experienced teacher.  The person appointed would be supported by a strong and well-established PSHE team led by the Deputy Headteacher.

We are very excited about the future of Personal Development in our Academy and we are ready to invest in the right people to ensure its success. 

 The successful candidate will:

• Possess strong subject knowledge in PSHE and be abreast of the current legislation and guidance
• Ideally be able to teach some Humanities
• Be part of a forward-thinking department
• Be a team player and have the ability to be flexible
• Be a reflective practitioner  
• Be able work with all staff to improve staff awareness of RSE issues
• Be able to monitor and gain regular student feedback on PSHE curriculum and teaching
• Have Qualified Teacher Status
• Possess recent, relevant teaching experience

We will offer you:

• A vibrant and exciting place to work
• The support of a Trust that currently runs two secondary schools, primary school and Nursery for children aged 3 months to 4 years
• An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme and Kent Rewards
• An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and gaining nationally accredited qualifications 

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

Working at Cornwallis Academy is a great opportunity to develop your career by building on your current success with training opportunities available and those that hold a degree or are working towards their degree we will work with you to look at a suitable programme to form your route into teaching if this is the career route you would like to take.

Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore this post may be fulfilled before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

How to Apply:

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including neurodivergent individuals. If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you are a great fit for our team, please complete our School Application Form, we are unable to accept CVs.

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

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

All successful candidates will have to meet the person specification and will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We regret that we are unable to respond to every application individually. If you do not hear from us, please understand that your application has not been successful on this occasion

Job Contact Information

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

Fax: (01622) 741866

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