We are looking for an English specialist with ideas, initiative, ambition and outstanding classroom practice to inspire our students and support literacy across the curriculum. Are you excited about teaching English and about raising standards in a school which strives for continuous improvement?   Do you want to work in an institution that is seeking to become an all through 2-19 school within the next two years?    Our English department is outstanding. Our English results have increased by 20% over the last 5 years and in 2014 we achieved 71% A*-C grades, setting us amongst the top 25% of high performing similar schools.  Cavendish is a popular and successful school. Our drive on school improvement in the last 3-4 years has been stunning. Our headline figure for 5 A* to C grades in English and Maths has increased from 45% to 62% in 2014. Our most recent Ofsted Report in 2011 stated " Improving attainment and progress and the support and respect given to students underpin the good quality of education provided here." The successful candidate will: •           Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) •           Have the ability to work collaboratively as part of the existing English and Literacy Faculty •           Embrace the schools commitment to inclusion and comprehensive education •           Be an outstanding practitioner  •           Have a drive to achieve beyond expectations and improve student achievement •           Demonstrate a strong commitment to the teaching of English and Literacy 

Hours of work: Teacher full time hours Fixed term in the first instance to be reviewed Closing date: 19 December 2014 Interview date: to be confirmed