Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: MPS/UPS Number of Vacancies: 1The Role
We are looking to recruit an exceptional Teacher of English, the purpose of this role is to develop, plan and deliver effective and high-quality learning experiences for all students, ensuring progression is central to all lesson plans and giving our students the confidence to think big for themselves as they progress through our academy.
For a full description of the role, see the job description and job specification.
Our Academy
Shenley Academy has been on an incredible journey, having been judged as inadequate in October 2018 to an overall judgement of Good in July 2021, with:
We are a forward-thinking and dynamic 11-16 academy set in a beautiful 37-acre site in Birmingham. Our moto is ‘building futures, changing lives’ and our most recent OFSTED report states:
“this is exactly what happens here. Everyone involved in the school is committed to every pupil’s welfare, well-being and academic success. Pupils’ mental health is front and centre in leaders’ thinking and decision making”, OFSTED July 2021
https://shenleyacademy.e-act.org.uk/about/ofsted-reports/
The curriculum is at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to providing our pupils with an exceptional education and wider school experience, supporting every individual to achieve the very best possible outcomes.
We know just how important it is to think big and to help break those glass ceilings faced by young people today. Together we can encourage our pupils to step out from their comfort zones, build self-esteem and broaden their horizons.
In return the trust offers:
E-ACT is a highly successful Multi Academy Trust (MAT) encompassing 28 Academies spanning the length breath of the country. Our hopes and aspirations of every one of our pupils is the same. By encouraging them to Think Big and believe that anything is possible, by showing them the importance of Team Spirit and by teaching them to carefully think through their decisions to do The Right Thing, we know that every one of our pupils can realise their potential with us.
Our community includes over 18,000 pupils and 2,500 teaching and non-teaching professionals across the country.
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Qualifications
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5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent |
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Degree in a relevant subject |
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Qualified Teacher Status |
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Skills
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Experience of supporting the social, emotional and educational development of students |
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Proven success in improving student outcomes |
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Ability to teach ‘good or outstanding’ lessons |
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Proven record of outstanding classroom practice |
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Effective behaviour management skills |
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Effective use of assessment date to inform appropriate teaching and learning and raise standards |
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Ability to encourage students in developing self esteem and respect for others |
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Knowledge of and/or ability to use technology to support student learning |
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Personal Attributes | |
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, parents and students |
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Ability to work effectively within a team environment |
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Safeguarding Information
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Shenley Academy
Shenley Lane
Shenley Lane, Northfield, Birmingham
Birmingham
Mids B
B29 4HE
Regional Recruitment
recruit@e-act.org.uk