English Teacher - Part Time (Maternity Cover)
Location: Chatham
Salary Details: £19,200 - £30,000 (£32,000 - £50,000 FTE)
Function: Teaching
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours Per Week: 19.5
Weeks Per Year: 52
Required Start Date: January 2025
Advertising End Date: 05 Jan 2025
About The Role
Are you a motivated and enthusiastic English Teacher? Do you thrive on inspiring young minds and fostering a love for language and literature? Look no further! The Victory Academy is seeking a dynamic individual to join our passionate team.
We require a motivated and enthusiastic English Teacher to join our team at The Victory Academy. The successful candidate will be a qualified teacher with a positive and open approach to learning. You will join our team of creative and committed professionals teaching Years 7-13, who are passionate about teaching and learning.
Our English Teacher will be a strong and effective classroom practitioner with high expectations for yourself and our children to ensure that they all achieve their very best. You will be able to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum and have a thorough knowledge of present curriculum developments.
Our Curriculum can be viewed here.
About Us
At The Victory Academy, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming and caring school. Our strong staff-pupil relationships create an environment where students know that we’ve got their back and genuinely care about their well-being - even those who find learning challenging. Here, pupils celebrate and respect each other’s uniqueness, echoing one student’s sentiment:
“You can be who you want to be here.” (Ofsted 2023)
Our site and buildings provide an inspiring backdrop for growth and discovery. With excellent resources at your fingertips, you’ll thrive as an educator. We boast a robust arts education program, including a prestigious Platinum Artsmark award—an achievement held by less than 1% of schools in England.
We believe in the individuality of each person. Every member of our community possesses unique gifts and talents, which we nurture and channel. Our curriculum ensures that all students, regardless of their starting points, achieve their academic potential. When they leave The Victory Academy, they’ll be dynamic contributors to society. To find out more about our school, please click here.
Join us in shaping the future! Apply today and be part of our vibrant educational community.
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across the South East, South and South West.
We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.
Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:
1. Think about their Thinking
2. Be their Best self
3. Shape their Success
In this way we transform life chances.
To learn more about our Trust click here.
What our Trust will offer you:
* Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
* Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
* Teacher Pension Scheme: Secure your future with membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
* Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
* Internationally Accredited Pedagogy: Access to a range of external opportunities to enhance your development.
* CPD: Our in-house training provision, Thinking Horizons, offers clear pathways and goals to guide your aspirations.
* Chartered Teacher Status: As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation, you can become a recognised Chartered Teacher.
* Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing: Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
* Cycle2Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
* Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
* Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy, Rochester Grammar School, and Maritime Academy in Frindsbury.
* TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
* Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
* Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
* Convenient Parking: Park for free in our on-site staff car park.
* TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme, and Discounted Gym Membership.
What you need to do now:
If you are interested in working at our school, benefiting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
#J-18808-Ljbffr