Teacher of English & KS3 Co-ordinator
Queen Elizabeth's School
Devon
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS (+ TLR 2c, £6,322)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 18 March 2015
Job overview
We are looking for a creative, dynamic and imaginative teacher of English who is passionate about their subject and committed to instilling the same passion in their students, to join us from September 2015.
We are an 11-18 converter Academy with 1,400 students, 265 in the Sixth Form, over 265 staff and 50 boarders. We have a large and flourishing English Team which offers a wide range of courses in KS4 and 5. We are situated in the small market town of Crediton in the rolling Devon countryside. QE is a ‘Good’ school with an ‘Outstanding’ 6th form.
We want someone who can help our Team Leader create the best English provision in the country. This job involves coordinating and driving the KS3 provision in English, and really encouraging all young people to progress.
Our students are brilliant. Our people are friendly and open. Our school is lively, forward looking and committed to genuine education and real learning.
If you are interested in joining us then visit www.qe.devon.sch.uk and download the application form.
Closing date: noon on 18th March 2015.
A DBS check is a requirement for this post.
QE Academy Trust, Western Road, Crediton, Devon EX17 3LU (Roll: 1,400)
About Queen Elizabeth's School
Queen Elizabeth’s is a mixed, mainstream, non-denominational, secondary day and boarding school in Crediton, Devon. The school caters to students aged 11 to 18 and has approximately 1,400 pupils enrolled.
Queen Elizabeth’s converted to academy status in April 2011. The school started as a grammar school, then became a boarding grammar for boys and girls, and is now the only state boarding school in Devon. It is part of the Teaching School Alliance.
Acting Principal
Paula Smith
Vision and values
Queen Elizabeth’s main aim is to empower students to enjoy the art of learning. It strives to create a community of smart, educated and successful young people who will be global citizens in a 21st-century world. Teachers believe education and hard work are integral to success and their two principles are "education to empower" and "always progressing".
The curriculum emphasises the core subjects of English, maths, science, PE, RE and personal development, as well as the humanities. Extra-curricular activities are encouraged, especially the expressive arts, technology and sports. The school’s outdoor programme includes Ten Tors and the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme.
Ofsted report
“The curriculum is a strength and students appreciate the wide range of courses on offer, and in particular the breadth of additional activities. These include sport, performance, adventure and cultural activities and make a very strong contribution to students’ good spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.”
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