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English Teacher (maternity cover)

English Teacher (maternity cover)

Droylsden Academy

Tameside, Greater Manchester

Salary:
MPS (Starting point can be negotiated for an outstanding applicant)
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
October 2018 (possible September start date for the right candidate)

Job overview

Droylsden Academy is enjoying a period of rapid improvement; this is a very exciting time to join us as we are building a team of committed professionals who are driven in making our vision of becoming outstanding a reality.

The Academy was recently inspected (September 2017) and Ofsted noted the rapid progress our school is making. The result of this inspection was the School being judged good in all areas

“Pupils behave well, they are proud of their school and take on leadership roles readily” 

“The school’s core values of politeness, hardworking and honesty are in abundance”

“Pupils are interested in their learning because teachers have excellent subject knowledge and plan carefully”

This is the ideal opportunity for you if you are a teacher who; 

  • Has an excellent track record
  • Has sound subject knowledge
  • Is an excellent classroom practitioner
  • Is interested in working with a strong and committed faculty within the school 
  • All candidates must hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

This is a temporary appointment to cover maternity leave.

Application Process

Interested applicants should complete an application pack which can be requested by contacting out permanent recruitment partner Hannah Connell by calling 0151 242 5100 or Hannah.connell@hays.com. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Hannah.

Closing Date: Monday 25th June 2018 

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 2nd July 2018

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. To ensure this, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

About Droylsden Academy

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+44 161 301 7600

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Droylsden Academy is an 11-16 Co-Educational School in Tameside, Greater Manchester. It is currently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted (2022 and 2017). The Academy serves over 900 students and employs over 100 teachers and support staff. The school is heavily over-subscribed, has an impressive state -of-the art modern building and is in a very strong financial position.

The Tame River Educational Trust was founded in January 2022, with Droylsden Academy as its founding member.  Our Multi Academy Trust (MAT) is a sponsored Trust (sponsored by Tameside College and Clarendon Sixth Form) and currently has one secondary school and an Associate Member secondary school (soon to become a full member).

Our Trust mission is to challenge educational and social disadvantage by hosting a family of great community-based schools in which to learn, teach and belong. Our Trust promotes learning, develops character, values diversity and builds cultural capital. By the age of 16 we want every student to progress to suitably challenging post-16 studies or apprenticeships.

Please have a look at our Trust website for more details at: https://www.droylsdenacademy.com/tret/417608.html.

Co-Headteachers

Mr E Mayell and Mrs G Arnold

Values and vision

Droylsden Academy is built on three core values. Our school encourages students to become great learners through hard work, politeness and honesty

Ofsted Report

Droylsden Academy is a good school:

“Pupils are proud to attend Droylsden Academy”

“Pupils are happy and accepting of each other’s differences. The school is a place where they can be themselves”

“Teachers’ expectations of pupils’ behaviour and academic achievement are high. Pupils rise to these standards”

“Pupils behave well and work hard”

“Pupils are expected to develop their character and confidence. They develop leadership skills and they are well prepared for life in modern Britain”

“Teachers are successful in helping pupils to deepen their understanding of ideas and concepts across the curriculum. Effective support helps pupils remember more over time”

“An extensive programme of pastoral support and life lessons ensures that pupils learn about healthy relationships and the wider world”

“Pupils benefit from an extensive range of extra-curricular clubs”

View Droylsden Academy’s latest Ofsted report

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