Teacher of Religion and Philosophy
The King Alfred School, an Academy
Somerset
- Expired
- Salary:
- MS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 5 June 2015
Job overview
Required from September 2015, a suitably qualified, inspirational and enthusiastic Teacher of Religion and Philosophy. You should have a passion for learning and teaching that energises young people and allows them to develop the skills and attitudes they will need for their futures.
This is an exciting opportunity for a NQT/or experienced teacher to join our vibrant and ambitious school. The successful candidate will have the potential to become an outstanding teacher and have an unwavering commitment to ensuring our students achieve their goals.
The Department is popular in the School both at GCSE and A Level and is well-resourced. The school operates a three year Key Stage 4.
The King Alfred School is a thriving 11-18 mixed comprehensive with 1326 students on roll serving the town of Burnham on Sea, Highbridge and surrounding villages.
Applications are invited from both new entrants to the profession and experienced teachers.
Application form and further details are available from www.somerset.gov.uk/job or from the School Office, our school website www.kingalfred.somerset.sch.uk or https://www.hirewire.co.uk/job/62186/.
Please send your application to Miss F Harris, Headteacher’s PA at the school address or email to fharris@kingalfred.somerset.sch.uk.
Closing date: 05 June 2015
If you have questions about this role, please contact: Miss F Harris, PA to Headteacher, Tel: 01278 784881, Fax: 01278 782344, Email: fharris@kingalfred.somerset.sch.uk.
The King Alfred School
Burnham Road
Highbridge
TA9 3EE
01278 784881
About The King Alfred School, an Academy
- The King Alfred School, an Academy
- Burnham Road, Highbridge
- Somerset
- TA9 3EE
- United Kingdom
The King Alfred School Academy (TKASA) is a mixed, non-denominational community secondary school and sixth form for pupils aged 11-18. It is located in Highbridge. Somerset, and has about 1,350 pupils. The school moved to its present site in 1957, where it was officially opened in 1958. Predecessor institutions were known as The King Alfred County Secondary School, and Burnham County Secondary School, which occupied a number of sites in Burnham-on-Sea.
Over the past six years since academisation the Academy has seen rapid improvement, with student numbers increasing year on year to now being oversubscribed, a high performing Sixth Form Centre which has seen numbers triple since 2017, an ambitious and knowledge rich curriculum and very strong behaviour systems in school that have created exceptional conduct from students, recognised by the Local Authority as being a beacon of success. In 2023 the Academy was acknowledged by the Regional Director for its glowing Ofsted report having moved from Inadequate to Good in such a short period (see report below). The school motto is Belong, Believe, Be Proud and this creates an Academy that is inclusive, diverse and a great place to work. It is a real Community school.
Principal
Mr Dan Milford
Values and vision
The school’s aim is to provide pupils with a learning environment that will motivate, engage and challenge. The school encourages pupils to develop skills, and encourages them to challenge themselves on a daily basis.
The King Alfred School Academy aims to create independent learners and strong leaders who will contribute to their own learning. It describes its goal as, “to ensure that every student achieves the best they can both academically and socially, providing our community with young people to be proud of.”
The King Alfred School Academy vision encourages every child to enjoy their childhood, to achieve their potential and turn 18 with the skills, knowledge and qualifications that will give them the best chance of success in their adult life in the 21st century.
Ofsted
'There is a strong sense of community at this school'.
'Low level disruption is not tolerated. There are strong behaviour systems in place'.
'The school site is calm. Routines are the bedrock of this positive culture'.
'Staff are proud to work at this school. Staff well-being is always considered when leaders make changes'.
'There is an ambitious, knowledge rich curriculum in place for all pupils, including those with SEND and/or disabilities'.
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