Teacher of Vocational (Maternity Cover) (Cornwallis Academy) in Camberley

About Us

Cornwallis Academy is a ‘Good’ school on the outskirts of Loose, Maidstone with over 1300 students on roll aged 11 to 18. Cornwallis’ aim is to provide all students with the best educational provision. It is a fully inclusive school, enabling all students to be the best they can be by having ‘ambitions for all’. Believing all students should be given every opportunity to achieve not only academically but also personally. In line with the Cornwallis ‘SMILE’ ethos, the aim is to motivate, inspire, excite and engage all students so that they can be successful in their learning. Placing students’ wellbeing at the heart of everything. A strong community ethos permeates throughout the school, focusing on learning and progress as well as the whole child.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

What’s in it for you?

• A vibrant and exciting place to work
• A friendly and supportive environment
• An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications
• The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School, alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff.
• A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available.
• An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme.

Job Description

We are seeking a qualified Teacher of Vocational to include Business, Travel and/or Health and Social Care who can adapt to the different qualifications on offer within the department to join us on a fixed term basis to cover a period of parental leave. This opportunity incorporates Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 learning with a focus on GCSE and BTEC delivery. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the subject, who will inspire our young people and be a valued addition to our well-established team. The post can be either part time or full time, this will be discussed at interview and offers opportunities for continuous personal and professional development for a highly motivated and ambitious teacher looking for career advancement. This is an exciting opportunity for an ECT or an experienced teacher, there is also the potential opportunity for Key Stage 4 responsibility for the right candidate.

Cornwallis Academy value positive working relationships and seek individuals who will support this ethos. We are very excited about the future of our Vocational Studies department in our Academy and we are ready to invest in the right people to ensure its success.

The successful candidate will be a creative and inspiring Teacher of Business who:

• Will raise achievement and deliver excellent academic outcomes
• Can model excellence in the classroom
• Has the training skills and experience to make a significant impact on the quality of teaching and learning
• Is able to evaluate and improve their impact and effectiveness
• Will have Qualified Teacher Status
• Will have the ability to teach across KS4 and KS5 confidently
• Will possess recent, relevant teaching experience

If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email recruitment@cornwallisacademy.com to arrange a visit. Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.