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Teacher of English - Full-time/Part-time

The High Weald Academy, Strood, Rochester

  • Ref:KCC886-4003-270T
  • Posted:17/06/2019
  • Pay:MPS / MPU
  • Start Date:September 2019
  • App Close Date:01/07/2019 at 10:00
  • Interviews:July 2019

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We are looking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic teacher who can join us in achieving exceptional things with our students and who wants seize the exciting chance to help us develop a creative and innovative curriculum.  In 2019 we will be moving in to our state of the art new building which means that you will have the chance to establish the highest expectations and standards in a suite of brand new and purpose built facilities.

The length of your experience as a teacher is less important to us than your ability to motivate and inspire. Our new colleague will have an unstinting belief that every young person, whatever their starting point can make and sustain exceptional progress and that our purpose is to change lives.

We are excited to receive applications from newly qualified teachers ready to start a brilliant new career with us just as much as more experienced colleagues looking for their next step.

Application information

Please ensure that your application clearly states why you are suitable for this role and why you would like the chance to work at The High Weald Academy with our brilliant young people. You should also indicate if you are interested in a full or part time role.

Completed application forms should be sent to careers@brooklearningtrust.org.uk

Applications will be considered and candidates invited for interview, on receipt and an appointment made as soon as possible.

Closing date:  10:00am, Monday 1 July 2019

Contact Information:

01580 712 754 ext: 333/332/331

careers@brooklearningtrust.org.uk

Brook Learning Trust

The High Weald Academy

Angley Road, Cranbrook

Kent, TN17 2PJ

 

Information about the school

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2021, our Trust comprises 31 geographically organised academies (15 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating 20,000 students, and employing over 2,500 talented staff. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North West Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Click here to view our future plans in our Vision 2025 document.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Click here to view the range of benefits available to all LAT staff.

Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Suzanne Hutchings
  • Address:Brook Learning Trust, The High Weald Academy, Angley Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2PY
  • Telephone: 01580 712754
  • Email: careers@brooklearningtrust.org.uk
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.