Teacher of English
Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre
Kent
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 26th August 2014
- Apply by:
- 22 May 2014
Job overview
Teacher of English, Kent
As one of the UK's largest progressive and innovative Secondary Schools, rated "A good School in all aspects" (OFSTED October 2012), we work hard to retain and improve upon our successes. To further enhance our students' academic achievement, we're looking for a qualified Teacher of English to join our very successful and supportive department. We welcome candidates with experience as well as newly qualified teachers.
Our English department is actively engaged in an integrated programme of reading, writing, speaking and listening, drama and media activities. Assessment for learning, active learning and positive reinforcement are cornerstones of the department's philosophy.
At Key Stage 3, all students follow a core of schemes of work that are cross-curricular in a highly creative learning environment. At Key Stage 3, students are taught in ability groupings, whilst at Key Stage 4, they are generally taught in mixed-ability groups, although there is a single fast-moving class in each of the timetabling bands. Students requiring additional support are offered the Literacy Progress Units and literacy mentoring.
At GCSE, all students are entered for both AQA English Language and English Literature syllabus, with just a few studying the GCSE English only course. Results are consistently impressive with value added at every key stage.
At A Level, English Literature and English Language and Literature are consistently amongst the most popular subject choices of sixth form students. The AQA Specification B for Literature or AQA Specification B for Language and Literature are our preferred courses.
Homewood School has a growing national reputation for our engagement in curriculum development, personalisation and welfare management. Consequently, there are a significant number of opportunities for career development. You will join a unique working environment and enjoy discounts and offers with Kent Rewards, and ongoing training and support to help you excel and develop your career as a teacher. There is also an independent nursery based on the school site and all staff and given an iPad.
For an application pack, please visit www.homewood-school.co.uk.
Applications will be considered on receipt.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community. Homewood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be asked to apply for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Closing Date: Thursday 22nd May
Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre Specialist Arts College
Ashford Road, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6LT
Tel: 01580 764222/3
Fax: 01580 766267
E-mail: vacancies@homewood.kent.sch.uk
Principal: Sally Lees MA (Oxon) NPQH
11-18 Co-educational Comprehensive Academy
1900 students with 300 in the Sixth Form
About Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre
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- Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre
- Ashford Road, Tenterden
- Kent
- TN30 6LT
- United Kingdom
Homewood School & Sixth Form Centre is a mixed 11 – 18 wide ability school with Academy status with 2,100 students including 350 in the Sixth Form. We are part of Tenterden Schools’ Trust working in collaboration with local primary schools serving the Wealden town of Tenterden and the surrounding villages. The school is situated on the edge of Tenterden and enjoys a large semi-rural site overlooking open countryside.
Homewood has excellent facilities for all its students and our specialisms in Performing Arts, Applied Learning and the Rural Dimension underpin our approaches to learning which are designed to raise achievement across the whole student body. We aim to maintain and develop the cultural aspirations of the school community in line with our priorities of “belonging” and “respect” and offer a broad range of curriculum opportunities in all subject areas. This also extends into the local community through partnerships across primary, secondary and higher education sectors as well as non-educational community partners.
Homewood provides a secure and caring learning environment in which all students can flourish and succeed. It is a school renowned for its support for students’ wellbeing. Consideration and respect for each other is central to our work. We are immensely proud of the achievements of our students and are committed to enabling all to reach for individual excellence.
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