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St James Academy

Dudley

Salary:
MPR (£22,023 - £37,496) + TLR2b (£4,435)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01/09/2015
Apply by:
14 April 2015

Job overview

Castle High School and Visual Arts College is an 11-16 school near to the centre of Dudley which has made significant improvements over the last 3 years. The school is a rewarding, challenging and supportive school where we make a real difference to young people and invest in everyone associated with the school and the local community: it is a great place to be!

"A welcoming school which is at the very heart of the local community [and] works relentlessly to encourage students to aspire to be the best they can …." (Ofsted 2012)

"The school is a harmonious community. The school regularly gets in touch with parents and carers, who appreciate the school’s dedication and extra time given to help students." (Ofsted 2013)

The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, creative, inspiring and innovative teacher of English to join our department.

We seek to strengthen an already committed, conscientious team with an excellent classroom practitioner with the enthusiasm, drive and ambition to make a considerable impact to the already successful progress we have made in raising achievement at both key stages. Developing independent learning, thinking and literacy skills within the context of a challenging, creative and exciting curriculum remains a continuing priority in the department.

The ideal candidate will:

  • be an outstanding, innovative and creative teacher and a committed and key team player
  • have a proven track record of success and raising pupil attainment across both Key Stages
  • have the dedication, energy and resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils
  • be committed to the school’s ethos of high expectations: ‘No ifs, no buts, no excuses’
  • have the ability to inspire colleagues to achieve the highest possible standards of teaching and learning
  • have an in depth knowledge of KS3 and KS4 curriculum, both current and new specifications

We have a very experienced and supportive team within the department with considerable opportunities for career development for the right candidate. Castle High School and Visual Arts College offers excellent facilities and a stunning learning environment within which to help drive your career forward. If you feel that you have the energy, drive, determination and qualities we seek we strongly encourage you to visit us and see for yourself the fantastic opportunities we can provide.

Closing date: Tuesday 14 April 2015 at 3pm
Interviews will take place during the week commencing 20 April 2015

Castle High School & Visual Arts College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

To apply please visit: www.castle.dudley.sch.uk

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position or require further information please contact Helen Adams on 01384 816045 or hadams@castle.dudley.sch.uk. Online facilities to apply for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

NB. We reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised date if a large number of applications have been received.

Castle High School and Visual Arts College
St James’s Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3JE

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About St James Academy

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+44 138 481 6045

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Since the appointment of Ian Moore as Principal at St James, the academy has become a popular and well-thought of school which is noticeable for its friendly, polite and inclusive culture. St James attracts an increasing number of first choice applications and there are currently over 800 learners on roll.

St James has seen marked improvements in its GCSE attainment and progress scores, with several individual subjects recording 100% Grade 5 plus achievements. An extensive programme of refurbishment works has been undertaken to ensure that facilities are good and well resourced.

Like all of the schools within Dudley Academies Trust, St James Academy benefits from a comprehensive range of support from the Trust’s Central Team, covering everything from Teaching & Learning to Estates Management, IT, Safeguarding and Staff Development.

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