Teacher of English
The North School
Ashford, Kent
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Teachers Main Pay Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 23 February 2018
Job overview
Maternity cover or permanent contract is available to the enthusiastic, successful and ambitious teacher who would like to join our excellent English Department. Our Head of School wants to recruit a teacher with an excellent grasp on good and outstanding teaching up to KS5. The successful applicant should be confident in their ability to consistently deliver effective lessons and learning with a positive approach.
In return we offer candidates access to our excellent Continuous Professional Development programme, both internally and in partnership with Swale Academies Trust, which covers all aspects of teaching, learning and leadership including outstanding teacher programmes, an outstanding leadership programme and a shadow leadership scheme.
Applicants should possess excellent communication and organisational skills, be hard working, flexible and professional. They should have high expectations of students, colleagues and self, displaying energy and enthusiasm in and out of the classroom, contributing to the school’s overall success. A willingness to contribute to other areas of school life would be welcome.
Applications are welcome from both experienced and newly qualified teachers.
Further details about the school can be found on our website www.north.kent.sch.uk and further information about the vacancy together with an application pack can be obtained via email at recruitment@north.kent.sch.uk.
The closing date for applications: Midday on Friday 23rd February 2018
Interview date: To be confirmed.
The North School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Any successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure & Barring Service.
The North School is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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About The North School
THE NORTH SCHOOL
The North School is a mixed high school which currently has approximately 1200 students on roll from years 7 to 11 and including a thriving Sixth Form.
The school was rebuild approximately ten years ago and has bright, modern, well equipped classrooms with lots of facilities, including a large car park.
The North School boasts the oldest school farm in Kent which is well stocked with all types of animals from cows to a tarantula and has a thriving and successful Young Farmers Club. The farm is situated within the school's Environment and Landbased Centre which also includes a fully functioning climbing wall.
The town of Ashford itself offers superb transport links to London and Europe and easy access to the Kent Coast. Ashford International station, from which you can catch the high-speed train to London St Pancras taking just 37 minutes or the Eurostar to Paris, is a mere 20 minute walk from the school. The Eurotunnel is 30 minutes from Ashford, or the port of Dover 40 minutes, both accessible via the M20 which you can also access easily from Ashford.
Ashford has grown in its popularity over the years as a destination for those to live and work. Originally a historic market town, it has recently seen a surge in development with plenty of accessible housing. It is also a popular destination for shoppers, with the McArthur Glenn Designer Outlet also just a stone's throw from the school. The town also offers many leisure facilities, including a Leisure Centre, two cinemas, plenty of gyms and many varied and interesting restaurants both in the town and surrounding areas.
There are several very good primary schools both within the town, local boroughs and surrounding villages , alongside excellent medical facilities and a large hospital, The William Harvey, with A&E facilities.
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