Job Description

Teacher of English

We are seeking to appoint a teacher of English to join our experienced team of teachers at The Colne Community School and College.

We're looking for you if you have:

· The ability to teach "outstanding" lessons in English

· Experience of working with support staff and students to maintain high standards

· Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

There has never been a more exciting time to join our school community. It is an unprecedented opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our young students and work with us on our journey to success supported by our Trust, Sigma, a large and local trust of schools. If you are a dynamic qualified teacher, who would like to work in an exciting, supportive and collaborative environment and you feel that you have the enthusiasm and commitment required to join our school, we look forward to receiving your application.

What we can offer:

• A competitive salary;

• employee benefits: Pension Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme;

• a full continuous Professional Development Programme;

• training opportunities through the school's membership of The Sigma Trust.

For additional information about our school, please visit The Colne Community School and College website at: www.colne.essex.sch.uk

Please send completed application forms to: recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk Quoting Ref 293

Closing date: 30 January 2020

For additional information about our school, please visit The Colne Community School and College website at: www.colne.essex.sch.uk

Information about the School

We are a unique school and college where young people make real achievements. Our school understands and embraces the challenge of change, diversity and innovation and we are committed to developing teaching strategies which enable every student to be a successful learner. Our school is a learning environment that reflects the value we place on young people and their success to ensure that they grow into full participating citizens and have a real sense of their own worth.

The Colne Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Safeguarding The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.