Director of Ebacc - Full-time

Folkestone Academy, Folkestone

• Ref:KCC886-4020-399L
• Posted:15/06/2020
• Pay:Leadership Payscale L8 -12 £48,808 - £53,856
• Start Date:September 2020/January 2021
• App Close Date:08/07/2020 at 12:00
• Interviews:To Be Confirmed

Advert

Turner Schools is looking to recruit a Director of Baccalaureate who is a specialist in Modern Foreign Languages to help us ensure that our knowledge-led curriculum is effectively delivered to our ambitious, confident and successful students.

As a faculty we are commited to supporting our students in becoming confident in their ability, with a sense of purpose and vision for their futures. We want all of our students to be successful, achieving qualifications that prepare them to succeed in their ambitions so that the Trust is a place where children thrive and knowledge matters. We have high expectations of our students across the Trust; our behaviour policy assures the highest expectations of behaviour in and out of lessons, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment

The Trust strongly believes that its purpose is to serve the young people of the local coastal community with a powerful education. As a Director of EBacc, your role will be an important contribution to the continuing progress of the school. Subject Directors will inspire colleagues to achieve the highest standard of teaching and learning, through coaching, training and modelling best practice.We are looking for a strong lead teacher with outstanding enthusiasm and knowledge of their subject to inspire others in their department

We welcome applications from great teachers who are highly motivated and dedicated, with a passion for powerful education and research. Turner Schools considers its faculty colleagues as the most valuable asset and greatest resource; a recent review of our ITT provision found that "Turner Schools has a comprehensive induction programme which is designed to meet the needs of all new teachers. The programme is designed with a clear framework that enables all trainees to be closely monitored and supported, coupled with robust processes to help them strive to meet the schools high expectations" March 2019.

Come and join us to be a part of our journey.

The ideal candidate will...

• Be dedicated to improving student progress and raising attainment across the Trust, sharing best practice with colleagues
• You will be expected to hold a teaching load and to have a strong track record of excellent teaching and deep knowledge of and enthusiasm for their subject
• Have a proven track record of success in raising standards
• Be an outstanding Teacher who can inspire pupils to achieve their ambitions
• Keep up to date through researching best practice and implementing this within teaching and learning strategies
• Possess the drive and determination to assist students in breaking down barriers inside and outside education
• Value our respectful environment, ensuring that students and colleagues alike respect and support each other to ensure a calm and purposeful site
• Believe that a knowledge and research-led curriculum is the necessary catalyst, with the ability and determination to be part of the Trust's community to support ambitious, confident and successful students
• Develop classroom practice across the Trust
• Provide coaching and training as and when required

In return, Turner Schools can offer..

• Students who are engaged in learning
• Opportunities and support for challenges and development
• A Trust which supports ongoing professional development and takes faculty welfare seriously
• A recruitment and retention bonus is being paid for the first year
• A possible relocation allowance available of up to £10,000

Information about the school

At Folkestone Academy we foster an environment where students value their education and enjoy their learning and feel inspired to develop their true passions. We offer traditional academic subjects alongside creative arts, sports and a vibrant extra-curricular. We want our pupils to find their talents and be the best they can be.

We believe our purpose is to provide the young people we serve with a powerful education. This education will foster ambitious students who have the confidence to succeed academically and to go on to live fulfilled, successful lives.

We believe that a knowledge-led curriculum delivered by research-engaged, dedicated practitioners is the catalyst necessary to achieve this purpose. Essential to this purpose is our shared commitment to our values.

Folkestone Academy is part of Turner Schools, which is committed to giving a powerful education to local families through schools where children thrive and knowledge matters. Turner Schools is committed to ensuring success without selection for our pupils and students by teaching them the core knowledge and life skills they need to thrive in the modern world. Turner Schools is committed to leading schools where children thrive and knowledge matters. Our mission is to set a new standard in non-selective education, empowering our pupils and students with cultural capital. In this way we will contribute to the regeneration of the region; we call this mission ‘sea-change’.

Our schools include: Folkestone Academy; Folkestone Primary; Morehall Primary; Martello Primary; and Turner Free School.

Turner Schools is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this same commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and an on-line search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available on line.Two references are required prior to commencement of employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Caroline Dominguez
• Address:Academy Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5FP
• Telephone: 01303 842433
• Email: hr@turnerschools.com

Documents

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• Job Description - Director of EBacc