2nd in English

Thomas Keble School, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 7DY

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2024

• Closing date

  11 October 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 September 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - or Part time (0.8)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2b

What skills and experience we're looking for

An English specialist to join our team and support the Head of Department as their 2nd in charge. English achieves superb results, with value added of over a grade per student, on average.

The successful candidate will have a fundamental passion for all things ‘English’; they will take responsibility for the leadership and management of aspects of the teaching of the subject within the overall educational aims of the school, and maintain the highest possible quality in teaching and learning in the faculty. Be proactive in the management of people within the department, and ensure resources are identified & prioritised. they will also be an excellent and reflective classroom practitioner.

What the school offers its staff

we can offer a supportive, dynamic and professional environment where teachers are able to focus on inspiring their students.

In our recent Ofsted, July 2023, the Inspection Team said:

"Thomas Keble continues to be a Good School."​

“Leaders have created a nurturingenvironment which supports pupils to learn and achieve well.”​

“Pupils’ behaviouris calm and friendlyand disruption to learning is rare.”​

“Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported”​

“Pupils feel happy and safe at school.”​

Commitment to safeguarding

Thomas Keble School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff, Trustees, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Our aim is to ensure child protection concerns and referrals are handled sensitively, professionally and in ways that support specific needs of the individual child. Through providing a caring, safe and stimulating environment we aim to foster an atmosphere of trust, respect and security. Our staff form a part of a wider safeguarding system for children and will work together with children’s services, the police, health services and other agencies.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Apply for the job by following the link below

Skilled worker visa sponsorship is not available for this job.

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About Thomas Keble School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 672 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Thomas Keble School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@thomaskeble.gloucs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01452 770301
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thomas-keble-school (opens in new tab)

Thomas Keble is a very successful 11 - 16 comprehensive school, located in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the Cotswolds. As a school community we work hard and go the extra mile for our student body, who in return , are warm, welcoming and well-motivated. We are proud of our consistent approach that delivers very positive behaviour and strong discipline which allows us to enjoy learning and teaching in a a first class atmosphere of mutual respect.

Arranging a visit to Thomas Keble School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@thomaskeble.gloucs.sch.uk.

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