Teacher of English - Whole School Literacy Coordinator
The Winsford Academy
The Winsford Academy, Grange Lane, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 2BT
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS /UPS plus a TLR allowance of up to £4,296 for an exceptional candidate
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 8 February 2018
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, ambitious Teacher of English.
We are part of the Fallibroome Multi Academy Trust and this has presented us with great support and excellent opportunities for collaboration.
In May 2016 Ofsted judged The Winsford Academy to be Good for ‘overall effectiveness’ and commended for ‘rapid and sustained improvement.’ Inspectors were impressed with pupils’ behaviour and pride in their school and commended a ‘culture of improving learning’ which meant that pupils made good progress in their subjects.
We are seeking an innovative and motivational teacher with excellent subject knowledge and the desire and commitment to raise achievement of students at all levels. The requirement will be to have particular emphasis to teach up to GCSE. We are looking for passionate and inspirational professionals who would enjoy working in an exciting and rewarding environment and are prepared to contribute fully to school life.
It is essential that the post holder has positivity, drive and a good sense of humour.
In return you can expect:
· A Principal with the drive and determination to ensure the Academy achieves ‘outstanding’ and is recognised as a hub of excellence within the community
· Excellent CPD opportunities and investment to ensure succession planning for the future
· Support from a sponsor with a national reputation for excellence
· The support of an effective, forward thinking Governing Body committed to providing high quality education in an aspirational learning environment
· A committed and passionate staff
· An enthusiastic, well behaved body of students with a sense of pride in themselves and the achievements of their school
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About The Winsford Academy
- The Winsford Academy
- Grange Lane, Winsford
- Cheshire
- CW7 2BT
- United Kingdom
Based in Winsford, Cheshire, the Winsford Academy is an 11 to 16 co-educational comprehensive school, which has recently been oversubscribed.
The staff at Winsford Academy are at the forefront of transforming young lives. The socio-economic context of the school places it in the 5th quintile for deprivation on entry and levels of SEN are also significantly higher than average.
We hope that you will consider joining us on our inspirational journey to impart a sense of belonging, aspiration and a lifelong love of learning to our whole student community.
With such meaningful work, we know how important it is that our staff are well supported and have the professional development, technology and systems they need to thrive from day one in school, as well as a warm welcome and 'family friendly' ethos.
The Winsford Academy is proud to be part of The Halliard Trust (formerly The Fallibroome Trust), a family of academy schools committed to providing an exceptional all-round education that equips young people with the character, knowledge and skills to meet the challenges of a changing world.
The Halliard Trust currently numbers ten schools; seven primaries and three high schools. We work closely together, sharing expertise and good practice on curriculum, assessment and behaviour. We want pupils to be happy, safe and inspired to learn.
Being part of Trust means structured career pathways and opportunities for colleagues, supported by high-quality professional development. We are also supported with staffing, finance, IT, and building maintenance, giving us more time to focus on our priorities of teaching and learning.
We live by the Trust values of Respect, Integrity and Optimism.
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