TEMPORARY Teacher of English - Part-time applicants considered

This is a fixed term role till 11/04/2025, we would consider part time applicants. Fairfax is an academy with traditional values, and an ethos built around hard work, high expectations and opportunity. Our aim is to ensure that our students leave the Academy prepared to succeed in the next stages of their careers, education and training. We believe that every child should leave school proud of the young adult they have become, and that every youngster attending our Trust deserves the opportunity to thrive in an atmosphere where high expectation meet endless possibilities.

Applicants will join a well-led and motivated team committed to continuous improvement. The successful candidate will:

• Set high expectations which motivate and challenge students in a productive learning environment
• Promote good outcomes by students, planning well-structured lessons
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students
• Make accurate and productive use of assessment
• Fulfil wider professional responsibilities with high standards of personal and professional conduct

In return we will offer you:

• Access to support and guidance from other subject leaders across the MAT and form subject expertise within the Academy SLT
• Bespoke Continual Professional Development (in the academy and online via the National College)
• Perkbox example benefits; Discounts at nationwide retailers, Gym discount, Cinema discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Up to 4 structured counselling sessions per year
• A MAT wide focus on staff well-being

This is an exciting time to join us, and a great opportunity to be involved in the next stage of development of this strong team. Over the last few years, there has been a real drive to develop collaborative planning of a well sequenced knowledge rich curriculum in order to ensure our curriculum is inclusive and all students can achieve highly. This is an ideal opportunity for a colleague who is ambitious, creative and enthusiastic about helping students to learn in a strong supportive environment.

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Teacher Status - Essential
• GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent - Essential
• Degree in a relevant subject - Essential

Skills:

• Focused on standards and positive outcomes - Essential
• Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variety of situations and people - Essential

Relevant Experience:

• Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential student information - Essential
• Ability to teach ‘good or outstanding’ lessons - Essential

Experience/Knowledge:

• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues and procedures - Essential
• Good knowledge of up-to-date techniques, materials, and equipment relevant to the National Curriculum - Desirable
• Knowledge and understanding of how children learn and how to motivate them - Essential
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and how they apply in a school environment - Desirable

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to travel to academies when required - Desirable
• Excellent attendance and punctuality - Essential
• Commitment to Trust aim and values - Essential
• Knowledge, understanding and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion informed by practical experience and application - Essential
• Inspires confidence in all pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community in order to promote the school - Essential
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, parents and students - Essential
• Committed - Essential

Relevant Skills:

• Effective classroom management - Essential

Safeguarding Information:

Fairfax Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Following the update of KCSIE 2023 Fairfax Multi Academy Trust will now carry out online checks of all appointments. Fairfax Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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