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English Teacher
Application Close: 5th May 2019
We are Happy to Talk Flexible Working
Why William Edwards?
William Edwards is a very popular, oversubscribed 11-16 school, judged 'outstanding' by OfSTED. The schools offers high quality professional development and a strong team ethos. William Edwards has a strong English department and regularly achieves outcomes at GCSE well above the national average in both English Language and English Literature. It is a vibrant team with a strong emphasis on collaboration, creativity and professional development. It is the strategic lead school for the Thurrock Teaching School Alliance and is part of the growing South West Essex Community Education Trust.
Why SWECET?
We are a Multi Academy Trust who wish to ensure our profession remains supportive and exciting. This is an exciting time to join SWECET, which was established in 2015 with the belief that every young person in our community needs and deserves an education that will maximise their future life chances. The training and development we offer is second to none and with a new trust secondary school approved by the DFE, continued career progression in the future is a real possibly.
In return for their dedication to achieving our vision, we offer our colleagues:
· Comprehensive training and development opportunities supported by Thurrock Teaching School Alliance
· Full and comprehensive induction with training and tailored pathways for individual career progression
· Competitive salaries
· Recruitment and retention allowances for the right candidate.
· Reduced gym membership at a Trust school
· Relocation package and up to 6 months' free accommodation if require
If you have energy and passion in abundance and would relish the opportunity to join our English team, we look forward to hearing from you.
Please return your completed application form to:
HR Department
c/o William Edwards School
Stifford Clays Road
Grays
Essex
RM16 3NJ
Email recruitment@swecet.org
South West Essex Community Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Information about the School
William Edwards is a popular 11-16 school. It is the strategic lead school for the Thurrock Teaching School Alliance and is part of the growing South West Essex Community Education Trust. Pupil outcomes across the school are significantly above the national average.