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Teacher of English - Full-time

Spires Academy, Canterbury

  • Ref:KCC886-6911-306T
  • Posted:03/07/2020
  • Pay:MPS/UPS
  • Start Date:September 2020
  • App Close Date:13/07/2020 at 10:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspiring Teacher of English to join our English Department. The successful candidate must be committed to the development of high quality teaching practices and high standards of achievement. We particularly welcome applications form Newly Qualified Teachers.

In return, we are looking for:

  • Qualified teachers with QTS status particularly NQTs, as an NQT we can offer a working environment where you are able to fully develop your teaching expertise in a caring, supportive and professional environment.
  • Outstanding teachers who enjoy working with young people and are able to forge positive relationships with them
  • An outstanding classroom teacher and model of excellence in terms of teaching & learning.
  • An enthusiasm for new approaches and ideas
  • A “can do” approach to teaching with a passion for raising standards
  • The ability to support all children to reach with their full potential, and become well rounded, well balanced and confident, effective people
  • An ambitious professional, committed to further personal development, and with a drive to take forward Geography.
  • A commitment to working as part of a dynamic team of professionals both in and out of the classroom

 

If you have the enthusiasm and desire to work in a forward thinking and innovative environment, Spires Academy would welcome your application.  If you are an NQT we would employ you from July1st to the 1st September as an Unqualified Teacher to enable you to establish yourself as a member of the team prior to you starting as a Qualified teacher in September.

Information about the school

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Spires Academy offers a distinctive small school environment and is justly proud of its reputation as a place where each individual is well known, listened to and encouraged to be the best they can be.

We work hard to provide a safe and happy environment within which every student can grow and achieve personal, social and academic success. We believe that Spires Academy makes a difference in the life chances of our students and that we can nurture confident young people who will play an active and constructive part in the community they live.

We are proud of our inclusive approach and strive to ensure that learning is enjoyable and seen as a lifelong process.

Spires Academy is part of the Education for the 21st Century Trust. The mission of E21C is to enhance the lives of children and young people by equipping them with the knowledge, personal skills and qualifications to become highly employable citizens, who can lead communities.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Gemma Lees
  • Address:Bredlands Lane, Sturry, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 0HD
  • Telephone: 01227710392
  • Email: glees@spires.e21c.co.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.