Teacher of English and Media Studies - Full-time/Part-time

Cornwallis Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6913-383T
• Posted:21/10/2021
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:January 2022
• App Close Date:27/10/2021 at 12:00
• Interviews:October 2021

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Vacancy Title: Teacher of English and Media (Permanent)

Location: Cornwallis Academy

Contract:  Full time or part time hours available 

Start Date: January 2022 or sooner

As a result of Cornwallis Academy’s increasing popularity and excellent reputation in the local community, we are looking to appoint a highly driven and inspirational teacher of English who would relish the opportunity to become part of our English Department. The candidate should show a real passion for the subject and will be able to inspire students of all backgrounds.  Our highly successful English Department consists of a team of skilled, outstanding and motivated teachers which makes it a desirable team to work with.  

You will be joining an incredibly well-resourced and highly successful department that has a relentless focus on raising attainment and good numbers for post 16 courses. In 2019, the department has celebrated a hugely successful set of summer results, in which 82% of GCSE students achieved a grade 4 or above and 62% achieved grade 5 or above. A-Level also shared equal success with 100% of Literature students achieving A*-C grades and 68% of Language & Literature students achieving A*-C grades. Similar success was shared in summers 2020 and 2021.

The post offers great opportunities for continuous personal and professional development for an innovative and ambitious teacher looking for career advancement. You would be managed on a day to day basis by the Director of English and would be supported by three Key Stage Managers for English. We are very excited about the future of English in our School and we are ready to invest in the right people to ensure its success. 

As well as our state-of-the-art facilities, we have an exciting programme of trips, visits, visitors and extra-curricular activities.  Cornwallis Academy values positive professional working relationships and seek individuals who will support this ethos.

The successful candidate will be a creative and inspiring Teacher of English and Media who will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• The ability to teach English up to KS3 and KS4 and the potential for development of KS5 teaching
• Possess recent, relevant teaching experience
• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner who can inspire students

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 Teacher’s PA, Linda O’Connell at loconnell@cornwallisacademy.com to arrange a visit.

Information about the school

Future Schools Trust is a visionary organisation comprised of two secondary academies, a sixth form, primary school and a nursery school. Occupying state-of-the-art facilities our objective is to secure the very best educational opportunities for the young people we serve. We pride ourselves in being innovative in changing the face of education. If you are an ambitious, motivated and enthusiastic team player, we want to hear from you.

Future Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Hubbards Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HX
• Telephone: 01622 743152
• Email: officecornwallis@futureschoolstrust.com

Fax: (01622) 741866

Documents

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• Teaching JD & PS