English Teacher - Full-time

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre, Tenterden

• Ref:KCC886-5408-403T
• Posted:09/02/2017
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:Sep 2017
• App Close Date:12/03/2017 at 23:45
• Interviews:w/c 13th March 2017

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Teacher of English

Required for September 2017

To further boost our students' academic achievement, we have an opportunity for a qualified Teacher of English to work with our students across all key stages to develip their learning. Applications from NQTs are welcome. 

Our energetic and highly-motivated English department are actively engaged in an integrated programme of reading, writing, speaking and listening, drama and media activities.  Assessment for learning, active learning and positive reinforcement are cornerstones of the department’s philosophy. When you're one of the UK's largest progressive and innovative Secondary Schools, rated "A good School in all aspects" OFSTED October 2012 is a title that you want to retain and stive to improve upon.

At Key Stage 3, all students follow a core of schemes of work that are cross-curricular in a highly creative learning environment.  At Key Stages 3 and 4, students are generally taught in mixed-ability groups, although there is a single high-ability set in each of the timetabling bands.  Students requiring additional support are offered the Literacy Progress Units and literacy mentoring.

At GCSE, all students are entered for both AQA English Language and English Literature syllabus, with just a few studying the GCSE English only course.  Results are consistently impressive with value added at every Key Stage.

At A Level, English Literature, English Language and Literature and creative writing are consistently amongst the most popular subject choices of sixth form students.  All courses follow AQA specifications.

In return, you will enjoy a unique working environment in the heart of the Weald of Kent, discounts and offers with Kent Rewards and ongoing training and support to help you excel and develop your career as a teacher.  All teaching staff are provided with an Apple Macbook.  There is an independent nursery based on the school site.

Information about the school

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre is a mixed 11 – 18 wide ability school with Academy status with 2000 students including 350 in the Sixth Form. We are part of Tenterden Schools’ Trust working in collaboration with local primary schools and nurseries serving the Wealden town of Tenterden and the surrounding villages. The school is situated on the edge of Tenterden and enjoys a large semi-rural site overlooking open countryside. Home Farm Nursery is based in the grounds of Homewood School.

Homewood has excellent facilities for all its students and our specialisms in Performing Arts, Applied Learning and the Rural Dimension underpin our approaches to learning which are designed to raise achievement across the whole student body. We aim to maintain and develop the cultural aspirations of the school community in line with our priorities of “belonging” and “respect” and offer a broad range of curriculum opportunities in all subject areas. This also extends into the local community through partnerships across primary, secondary and higher education sectors as well as non-educational community partners.

Homewood provides a secure and caring learning environment in which all students can flourish and succeed. It is a school renowned for its support for students’ wellbeing. Heads of Community provide academic and pastoral leadership for the students in their Community, supported by dedicated form tutors, a Family Liaison Officer and Assistant Head of Community. A range of other staff including counsellors and a qualified nurse help and support the students through their time at Homewood. Consideration and respect for each other is central to our work and we are justly proud of our students’ achievements.

I hope you will be inspired to submit an application to join us. If you are successful, you can be assured of a very warm welcome and a real opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the young people of this part of Kent.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Sam Stevens
• Address:Homewood School And Sixth Form Cent, Ashford Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6LT
• Telephone: 01580764222
• Email: s.stevens@homewood.kent.sch.uk

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• Job Description - Teacher of English