Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)
Akeley Wood Senior & Sixth Form
Buckinghamshire
- New
- Expiring soon
- Job type:
- Part Time, Maternity Cover
- Apply by:
- 7 July 2024
Job overview
About the School - Akeley Wood Senior & Tile House
Akeley Wood Senior School is an independent day school for children aged 11-18 years. It is part of Akeley Wood School, which serves children from the age of 12 months to 18 years across three different sites in Buckinghamshire, all based in magnificent buildings in tranquil, peaceful countryside. Our school motto 'Be Kind. Work Hard. Play Hard and Be You. Brilliantly.' ensures that the school community celebrates talent across the board and students feel like they are valued.
At Akeley Wood Senior School, students achieve exceptional academic results at GCSE and A Level, but in equal measure have great opportunities to develop their creative talents, sporting abilities, positive personal qualities and self-esteem. At the heart of our individualised learning approach is our ability to understand precisely where each child is at every step of their learning journey.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Teacher - English (Mat Cover) to join our fantastic team. This is a Maternity Cover position working part time.
About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’
At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.
We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 16 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.
It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.
About the role
We are seeking a well-qualified, enthusiastic and experienced teacher to join our successful department, teaching English and English Literature across Key Stages 3 and 5. The successful candidate should be able to promote a love of literature, non-fiction and creative writing across the Akeley Wood School community. This is to be achieved through both dynamic curriculum and extra-curricular events such as competitions, clubs, guest speakers, trips and visits and Enriched Curriculum activities.
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Who we are looking for:
To be considered for this role you will have Qualified Teacher Status and experience of teaching Key Stages 3 and 4. We would also expect an inspirational leader and strategist, passionate about teaching and learning. You will be committed to raising standards of achievement through innovative practice with a proven track record of teaching and learning and have the ability to lead, motivate and develop people of all ages to work individually and in teams towards a common goal.
Benefits at Cognita
- Membership to the Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS).
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
- Access to My Staff Shop - £1,000’s of savings to be made across the year.
- Cycle to Work scheme, operated through My Staff Shop.
- 24/7 wellbeing support through Cognita Care First, our Employee Assistance Program.
- Free school lunches
- A discount on fees for children at Akeley Wood School.
How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 7th July 2024
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.
Attached documents
About Akeley Wood Senior & Sixth Form
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- Akeley Wood Senior & Sixth Form
- Akeley Wood House, Akeley Wood, Buckingham
- Buckinghamshire
- MK18 5AE
- United Kingdom
Welcome
Akeley Wood School is an independent co-educational day school for 700 children aged 12 months to 18 years. It is housed across three beautiful campuses in North Buck/South Northants. Wicken Park is for our Nursery to Year 6 students, Akeley Wood House is for our Senior School age children, 11-16 and our new dedicated Sixth Form, campus AW6 opened at our Tile House Mansion building this September.
The School’s primary aim is that pupils should develop their individual talents and personal qualities in whatever direction they may lie, although we do place a particular emphasis on the best possible academic achievement. Most importantly, we hope that pupils will genuinely enjoy and value their time here and will take with them not only the best possible qualifications, but also a sense of purpose, a belief in themselves, firm friendships and a caring attitude towards those around them.
Akeley Wood has a long tradition, but a direction that looks to the future, preparing young people for life in the twenty-first century. It offers a friendly and purposeful environment, with small classes and enthusiastic teaching, where good habits of work and independence of mind can flourish. It is a school without pretension, but with a happy and civilized atmosphere and a demonstrable record of success.
In May 2015, Akeley Wood Senior School obtained an ‘Outstanding’ Schools Inspection Report across the board:
"The quality of the curriculum is outstanding. Coupled with excellent teaching, tight assessment procedures and critical use of data, it helps pupils of all abilities to make excellent progress from their relative starting points."
School Inspection Service May 2015
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The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme
The Scheme is a major part of school life for older pupils, encouraging such qualities as perseverance, initiative
leadership. Pupils begin with the Bronze Award at the age of 13 and proceed to the Gold Award in the Sixth Form. Recent expeditions have taken place
the Yorkshire Dales, the White and Peak Districts of Derbyshire, the Forest of Dean and the Cotswolds.
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