A Stratford based educational consultancy has taken it upon itself to include within the narrative of a job advert for an English teacher the ‘boast’ that it has ‘lower’ than the National Average for pupils with Special Needs and free school meals!’ It then continues that the successful candidate will ‘share a belief that every young person can achieve, that every barrier to learning can be successfully removed through good teaching’. Therefore not only does it ‘boast’ of having fewer SEN and FSM pupils which we suspect is counter to the expectations of the Department for Education but it then counters the original boast by saying that the successful candidate must be equipped to help all students with barriers to learning. Which is it? And why make the boast in the first place?
When Dorset Eye contacted Nigel Horne, the senior consultant, on behalf of a reader who had contacted us about stating ‘
…The suggestion that fewer children with special needs or from financially struggling families (attending the school) would be something to boast about is a very worrying one. Edustaff are not responding to my email. Wondered if anyone else wanted to write in.’
When contacted Mr denied that there was any issue and then launched an attack on parts of the teaching profession ‘In the mean time, why don’t you get a quote from your reader about the state of some so called experienced teachers who are deemed inadequate, but continue to go to work, knowing full well that they are not adding value to the students, but instead they continue to offer a poor education, whilst being more than happy to take home their pay – Also, ask your reader why he/she is going to strike over pay, which will be performance related, meaning inadequate teachers wont be offered the over inflated pay they currently get – surely your readers would be far more interested in this as a story, than an advert which seems to be a contradiction?’
Therefore it is now over to our readers to decide whether Mr Horne is right or whether these developments are inappropriate. Areas of concern are highlighted.
“English Teacher required for state of the art secondary school in Dorset
This post is open to experienced and outstanding graded English NQTs!
If you’re currently training as an English Teacher and you have an impeccable academic record, and you are on course you be graded as an outstanding English NQT, we would love to hear from you.
If you’re an experienced English Teacher with a strong proven track record of outstanding teaching, and you are looking for a new post on the South Coast, apply today!
***English Teacher (open to English NQTs)!!!
***Exceptional NQT induction programme with outstanding mentors!!!
***’State of the art School in Dorset, South Coast!!!
***Main Pay or Upper pay Scale!!!
***Creative and Inspiring English Department!!!
***School on the cusp of greatness!!!
If you’re an inspiring and creative English Teacher, and you wish to join an English Department that has produced 2 Oxbridge students last year, we have the perfect school for you!
Located on the South Coast (Dorset), this mixed secondary School has grown in reputation and stature due to the innovative Education on offer to its students. This is now a popular, and largely oversubscribed secondary school located on the South Coast with outstanding facilities.
This is a mixed comprehensive of 1,100 pupils including Sixth Form. Serving a thriving catchment area in a picturesque town .
The school can boast a ‘lower’ than the National Average for pupils with Special Needs and free school meals!
From September the English Department is looking to appoint a qualified English Teacher. The Department has been hugely successful in the last couple of years and most recently, 2 students gained access to Oxbridge with English/ English Literature, after gaining A*s. With a great atmosphere and talented Teachers the Head of English wants an English Teacher who can confidently teach up to Key Stage 5.
They can offer you a great opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic and forward thinking school where student behaviour is excellent and levels of attainment have beaten all external targets.
With the school looking to a future of significantly above average attainment for their students, and outstanding levels of achievement, they now have their sights set on recruitment for September. Successful candidates should look forward to a challenging but productive context within which to work where there is every opportunity to flourish as an English Teacher.
They are looking for much more than just good teachers with a good degree and a proven track record of success. That’s a given.
They are also looking to recruit teachers who share their values of education – enthusiasts who share a belief that every young person can achieve, that every barrier to learning can be successfully removed through good teaching, and the creation of a positive classroom climate.
If you are soon to be an English NQT, or you’ re an experience Teacher and you have an impeccable academic record, and you have high expectations of your students, and yourself, this could be the perfect school to launch your career as an English Teacher.
If you want to find an exciting English Teacher post for September 2013, look no further than this amazing secondary school.
If this sounds like you then you need to apply by emailing your CV and covering letter to Nigel at Edustaff.“
The Editors
