ST AUGUSTINE ACADEMY: English Co-ordinator - Full-time

Start Date: Sep 2016

Pay: MPS/UPS +2B + R&R

We require an outstanding Teacher to be a Key Stage 4 Co-ordinator in our English department.

We are looking for a Key Stage 4 Co-ordinator who will be responsible for maintaining and improving student outcomes at GCSE English at Key Stage 4.

This role offers a Teaching and Learning responsibility of a 2B, £4,499 and in addition a Recruitment and Retention of up to £6,000 paid over three years.

You would be joining a high performing department, where you will receive expert guidance from a dedicated Senior Leader of English.

This is a full-time post in a non-selective school in Maidstone, which has the added bonus of new buildings to provide an exciting and vibrant environment. You will be responsible for providing interesting and challenging lessons for students across Key Stage 3 and 4, with the support of a positive and innovative CPD team. Enrichment opportunities are plentiful and our new English teacher will want to get involved with the many activities on offer.

For a teacher who is relocating to Kent, we have accommodation available located next to the Academy.

St Augustine Academy is part of the Woodard Academy Trust. This gives further opportunities to develop your career.

Closing Date: 19/05/2016 at 23:45

Interviews week commencing 23 May

Information about the school

St Augustine Academy is an all ability school committed to providing an education that ensures that all students succeed and make the most of the opportunities and experiences available to them. Our core principles are based on developing the gifts and talents of all students, whatever they may be, and guiding them on to a career path to fulfil their aspirations.

Another core foundation of the Academy is our Faith. Our Christian inclusive ethos is encapsulated by our small community Chapter system where every student is known and nurtured. All students have the opportunity to develop their sense of spirituality, morality, self -respect and wellbeing.

We believe that students are engaged and achieve when the environment is both caring and orderly with teaching that fires their imagination and brings learning to life. With a grammar stream, our innovative curriculum and extensive Enrichment programme gives students access to those essential employability skills which future generations will need to succeed.

Vision: ‘believe in more’

St Augustine Academy is a high performing school where every student is known, valued and nurtured. We want to prepare our students to be responsible, enquiring, tolerant and confident members of society who can use their talents and abilities to be successful in a world that is constantly changing.

We are committed to:

• Providing an inclusive community based on Christian values


• Developing the whole person and inspiring a confident, ‘can do’ attitude


• Encouraging individual aptitudes and interests so that students can reach their full potential both academically and personally


• Offering high quality CPD to staff to ensure staff and students are as successful as they can be

We have high expectations and believe in:

• Excellent behaviour with courtesy and respect for others


• The highest levels of attendance and punctuality


• The enjoyment of learning whilst expecting hard work from all involved in the Academy

Applications must be on the Academy form.

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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