Lead Practitioner of English
Park House School, Newbury, RG14 6NQThis job expired on 11 January 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Successful candidate will take up post as soon as possible
Closing date
11 January 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 November 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Lead Practitioner pay scale (5-point range) as discussed at interview.
What skills and experience we're looking for
Hold a recognised degree (or equivalent) with a good classification in a relevant subject
Teaching qualification (QTS)
Commitment to own self development
Ability to teach your subject area up to Key Stage 5
Desire to further raise overall achievement in your subject area through promoting the highest standards of teaching and learning
A flexible approach to the teaching of your subject that seeks to promote the learning opportunities of all students and to secure the highest possible levels of achievement
Demonstrate a commitment to following the School’s principles of teaching, learning and assessment
Good discipline/classroom management
Commitment to working within the School’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures
Commitment to high standards and expectations.
High levels of professional integrity
Excellent subject knowledge and a genuine passion for teaching your subject
Detailed knowledge of current curriculum and pedagogical developments in the teaching of your subject and the wider curriculum
Understanding of Exam Board specifications
What the school offers its staff
The GLT recognises that our employees are our most important asset, and we are aware that the quality and commitment of our employees is critical to our success. We offer all our employees the following staff benefits:
- A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues
- Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
- Employer Contributions to Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym membership scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Eye Care Voucher scheme
- Childcare Voucher Scheme
- Car Benefit Scheme
- My Health discounts
Commitment to safeguarding
The Greenshaw Learning Trust places the highest importance on its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children in its care and considers this to be everyone's responsibility.
Everyone who comes into contact with children, their families and carers has a role to play in safeguarding children and in identifying concerns, sharing information and taking prompt action.
Trust staff have a responsibility to provide a safe environment in which children can learn and should make sure their approach is child-centred. This means that they should consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child.
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About Park House School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 980 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Park House School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- bwithers@parkhouseschool.org
Park House is an ambitious academy located in Newbury.
We believe that all children have limitless potential, and are proud to offer a broad and varied education inside and outside the classroom to all of our students.
At Park House, we have created a safe learning environment based upon our strong core values – Work Hard, Be Kind, Take Responsibility. Students are supported to achieve the very best academic qualifications and skills to ensure they are able to take the educational and career path of their choice.
Park House School is part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust.
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