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Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Newton Abbot College

Devon

Salary:
TPR
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2015 start preferable but later start dates considered
Apply by:
4 June 2015

Job overview

2 Year Fixed Term Literacy and Oracy Leader TLR 2a (£2,587) and Assistant Team Leader (maternity cover) TLR 2a (£2,587) available to outstanding candidates

Our Intent: To Be Outstanding In All We Do

The English Department at Newton Abbot College has improved significantly and consistently over the last seven years.  English Literature and Language GCSE results are now amongst the best in the region and the English Literature A Level results place the College in the top 10% nationally.

We are seeking an outstanding individual with drive, passion, enthusiasm and ambition to join our English Department in the next phase of its development and beyond.  Your challenge will be to teach outstanding and interactive lessons, leading to high levels of student progress.

Opportunities to assume additional responsibility in the forms of a fixed term TLR as Literacy and Oracy Leader and Assistant Team Leader (maternity cover) will be made available to the successful candidate early in the Autumn Term.

Are you:

  • an inspirational, dedicated and forward thinking classroom practitioner
  • able to deliver excellent lessons up to A Level
  • committed to raising standards
  • creative, conscientious and enthusiastic?

You will:

  • demonstrate excellent planning and organisational skills
  • be able to enthuse and motivate all students
  • have incredibly high expectations
  • be an excellent team player
  • believe that all students are capable of success.

If you think you can make a difference to our students and relish the idea of joining our successful, supportive and highly motivated team in the delivery of outstanding education, then we want to hear from you!

Newton Abbot College (“Good” OFSTED 2011 & 2014) has transformed student achievement resulting in in seven record years; results in 2014 were outstanding.  We have exceptional expectations of our students and staff and we welcome applicants who share our commitment to place student learning at the centre of everything we do.  Our induction programme is excellent and all staff are involved in an innovative CPD programme.

Sounds exciting? Then get in touch.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff to share this commitment.  If successful, you will undergo Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service and employment checks.

Details available on the College website www.nacollege.devon.sch.uk. Only applications submitted on the college application form will be considered. Tel: 01626 367335; e-mail: jobs@nacollege.devon.sch.uk

Closing date: 4 June 2015 at noon    
Interview date: 11 June 2015  

Newton Abbot College
Old Exeter Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2NF
www.nacollege.devon.sch.uk
11 – 19 Academy; Roll 1047 (236 in Sixth Form)

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About Newton Abbot College

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Newton Abbot College is a mixed 11 –19 Academy with over 1000 students on roll with a large and diverse Sixth Form. Our recent full section 5 Ofsted inspection in April 2019 described us as, "a  harmonious school where pupils are thriving" and went on to note that, "pupils are respectful of each other and adults.  Their behaviour is consistently of a high standard."  

The College has undergone rapid change including significant improvement to examination results at Key Stages 4 and 5; levels of progress over the last few years have been outstanding and are predicted to improve further over the coming years. We are determined to build on our successes and, as a College with Academy status, aspire to be outstanding in all we do. We offer a real challenge and excellent professional opportunities to colleagues who are keen to contribute their drive, creativity and high expectations to our go-ahead College’s future.

Newton Abbot College was originally established in 1904 as the Newton Abbot town Grammar School, becoming Knowles Hill School in 1975 with the introduction of the comprehensive system.  In 2008, the school became Newton Abbot College.  Along with a new identity and uniform came a strong ethos of the highest expectations for student learning and progress.  In 2011 we gained Academy status.  Today, the College offers 11-19 year old students a challenging curriculum in a calm, purposeful, well-ordered community.

We are known for our high standards of teaching and our focus on student achievement.  At the heart of everything we do is the individual who learns here. Our focus is on giving them a complete learning experience so that they leave us as happy, confident, knowledgeable young people.  For that to happen, our teachers must stimulate and challenge them in the classroom and beyond.  We treat all our students as individuals.  We set targets and track progress so that no student can become invisible.  We are recognised leaders in this practice.  We endeavour to give our students the skills they need to become independent lifelong learners. 

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