Ivy Education Trust is seeking to appoint an outstanding individual with drive, passion, enthusiasm and ambition to join Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a strong team in the delivery of a curriculum that is unashamedly ambitious. The successful applicant will be an outstanding teacher of English, who is a strong team player with a proven record of raising student attainment in their own classes. They will use evidence-based research and a mutually supportive approach to drive strategic change and secure excellent teaching, effective use of resources and improved standards of learning and progress for all students. The postholder will also contribute to whole school development by taking a lead role in the delivery of instructional coaching beyond the English team. As a result, this is the ideal opportunity for anyone considering senior leadership in the future.
The successful candidate will be an innovative teacher with the following attributes:
- Ambition to make a difference to students’ learning and outcomes
- Genuine enthusiasm for the subject
- Resilience
- Ability to inspire and work within a team
- Ability to challenge and support colleagues
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent communication skills
You will have high expectations of student achievement and behaviour, good communication skills and a commitment to working as part of a team.
Please see the job description and person specification for further details regarding this post.
The Ivy Education Trust works closely with all schools within the Trust and beyond. The Ivy Education Trust celebrates the diversity of each of its schools and is founded upon the alignment of vision and values that we all commonly hold to secure the best outcomes for our pupils.
The Ivy Education Trust is committed to providing a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum in all its schools so all children and young people develop the character and qualifications needed to open doors to their future success. A strong focus on developing and providing inspirational teaching and leadership in all schools, through school-to-school improvement, ensures outstanding progress and educational enjoyment for all members of the partnership’s community.
The unique character of each school is celebrated and nurtured to ensure choice and variety in educational provision. The Trust is determined that all children should be able to attend a good or better school regardless of where they live.
Our mission is to improve life chances for every child and young person we serve, through broadening their opportunities and enabling them to reach their full potential. We support and all members of our learning community to dream big, aim high, and achieve more than they ever thought was possible. If you share these visions and aspirations, then we very much welcome your application for this post.
If you have any questions about this post or would like to arrange a visit, please email Rachel Wickham, Headteacher k
Application forms and further information are available from our website,
Closing date for applications is 28th May 2024 at 9am. Interviews will take place once applications have been shortlisted.
Teignmouth Community School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults. If successful, you will undergo an Enhanced Level DBS check.