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Religious Education Teacher - Full-time

Cornwallis Academy, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC6913-252T
  • Posted:04/05/2016
  • Pay:MPS / UPS
  • Start Date:Sep 2016
  • App Close Date:18/05/2016 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Before the end of term

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We at the Cornwallis Academy are looking for a full time teacher who is really passionate and excited about teaching RE and motivated to inspire our young people. Our door is open to any talented RE teacher so if you're highly qualified or fresh from your graduation, we offer a department keen to offer support whenever you need it.

 

The focus of the RE department is to ensure that students make, and more importantly, exceed expected progress. The department delivers a two year KS3 project-based curriculum; with all students going on to study a full course in GCSE RE. Philosophy and Ethics is a growing option at AS and A2.

 

Within the Academy our facilities are excellent - we have excellent plaza spaces, a successful CPD programme and an exciting programme of trips, visits, visitors and extra-curricular activities. As well as our state of the art facilities, we can offer you a laptop computer with access to a high range of high quality learning resources.

 

We can offer you:

 

  • A vibrant and exciting place to work
  • An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and gaining nationally accredited qualifications 
  • Innovative plaza spaces with access to state of the art facilities
  • 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


If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside please email the Head of RE, Paul Sheehan paul.sheehan@futureschoolstrust.com and arrange a visit.

 

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

 

All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Future Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.