English Teacher
Aureus School, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 6FFThis job expired on 5 June 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
5 June 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 May 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS / UPS £30,000 to £46,525
What skills and experience we're looking for
Your opportunity
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic English teacher to join our highly successful English department. We are very proud of the strength within the team and the successes of our students: over 20% of our students attained the top grades in their GCSE last year, significantly surpassing their FFT grades.
There is the opportunity to teach a rich and varied curriculum, exploring a range of topics from Myths and Legends, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Chaucer in Year 7, to seminal world poetry and modern texts such as The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time in Year 8. Alongside the study of conflict, love and how those two ideas intertwine in Romeo and Juliet, students in year 9 have the opportunity to consider the media through our Film unit as well as exploring big ideas such as the portrayal of gender, power and race in the modern day world and in literature through the ages. At GCSE, students study An Inspector Calls, Macbeth, AQA’s Power and Conflict poetry anthology alongside Jekyll and Hyde creating a broad and powerful knowledge base for further study at A Level.
We are interested in hearing from all candidates, no matter what point in your career you are currently at, and welcome flexible working arrangements on a full time or part time permanent contract.
What we are looking for
We are looking for someone who is passionate about teaching English with an enthusiasm for promoting a love of reading and a love of learning within the English classroom.
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying. We are specifically looking for someone who is able to:
- share their experience and enthusiasm of English
- develop positive relationships with students
- show enthusiasm for learning
- be committed to working as part of a team
- commit to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities and backgrounds
We are actively seeking candidates who are eager to join our vibrant school community. We are in search of individuals who are excited about the prospect of our rapid improvement journey and who possess the ability to make valuable contributions to our team. We firmly believe in the power of teamwork; while perfection may be elusive on an individual level, together as a team, we can achieve greatness, this is why we encourage applications from individuals with diverse and varied backgrounds and experiences. We recognise the value of different perspectives and understand the importance of inclusivity.
What the school offers its staff
About Aureus School
Aureus School is a co-educational comprehensive school for students aged 11 to 16 years. We firmly believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed and our approach is driven by a belief in a comprehensive education and centred around high expectations for all. As a community, we believe in creating a learning environment that is both engaging and exciting, with an education that challenges our students to think critically and push boundaries. There is no limit to what our students can achieve and we provide the necessary support and resources so that everyone can succeed. As a purpose built school, opened in 2017, Aureus has brand new technology using the latest equipment to enhance the students' learning experience.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.
- Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
Further details about the role
The Details
Start date:1st September 2024
Salary:MPS / UPS £30,000 to £46,525
Closing date for applications: 5th June 2024
Interview date:TBC
Commitment to safeguarding
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Aureus School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 545 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Aureus School website
- Email address
- k.sullivan@glfschools.org
- Phone number
- 01235 313713
Aureus School is a state of the art 11-16 co-educational comprehensive school that opened in Didcot in 2017. As a purpose built school, Aureus has new classrooms using the latest equipment such as SMART TV boards in every classroom and visualisers enabling teachers to bring learning to life and engage our learners. We are committed to providing an enhancing education where all students achieve academic success. Our inspirational and challenging curriculum allows all abilities to flourish with self-confidence to thrive. We promote inclusion of all students and recognise students’ entitlement to a broad and balanced curriculum whilst meeting their individual needs. We recognise that some students may require more support than others and we aim to plan accordingly. Every individual is valued, learning is enjoyed, success is celebrated and responsibility is shared enabling our students to grow into responsible, questioning citizens who play a full and active role in society. We are excited to collaborate with local stakeholders to shape our offer as a STEAM specialist mixed school to create choice for the wider community in southern Oxfordshire. Aureus School is a highly ambitious secondary school with a rigorous approach to academic standards. We are ambitious for educational success for all our learners. We collaborate with local stakeholders, such as Oxford University, Culham Science Centre and the Harwell Innovation Centre to shape our offer as a STEAM specialist mixed school to create choice for the wider community in Southern Oxfordshire.
Our mission is simple: We will instill courage, ambition and resilience in every student to empower them to achieve greatness as a global citizen through a combined drive for excellence. Our core values will underpin all of our decisions: Diversity, Equality, Wellbeing, Responsibility, Respect, Kindness, Love, Empathy, Courage, Confidence, Integrity and Resilience.
Arranging a visit to Aureus School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email k.sullivan@glfschools.org.
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