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We are looking to recruit an English teacher to join us for the next phase of developing our English department. This role is based at Folkestone Academy and offers a unique opportunity to collaborate across our Trust developing our curriculum and teaching to help give our pupils the best possible experience of English. We welcome applications from practitioners who are committed to our vision to create schools where all children thrive and knowledge matters. We believe in the power of reading and a knowledge-rich curriculum, and are unashamedly ambitious for what every child in our care can achieve. As such, our high standards of behaviour ensure that our teachers are free to focus on creating and delivering excellent lessons. This role provides an exciting opportunity to join our team of passionate and knowledgeable teachers to help shape an exceptional curriculum and provision across our Trust.
The ideal candidates will...
1. be dedicated to improving pupil progress and raising attainment
2. possess the drive and determination to overcome disadvantage
3. value our high expectations of behaviour
4. engage with research-informed teaching practice
5. believe that a knowledge-rich curriculum levels the playing field for all pupils
Benefits of Working for Turner Schools:
We care about our staff’s personal and professional wellbeing and are pleased to
offer the following benefits:
6. Fully funded access to Benenden Healthcare
7. Outstanding professional development through our Turner Institute
8. Membership for all ECT, teaching and leadership staff to the Chartered College of
Teaching
9. Regular wellbeing and social activities
10. Counselling and mental wellbeing support
11. Access to Mental Health First Aiders
12. Electric car scheme
13. Cycle to work scheme
14. Innovation Awards that encourage staff to put forward innovative ideas to make a
difference to children’s experiences
15. Trust Vision and Values awards to recognise staff contribution
16. Free parking on all our sites with access to E chargers
We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.