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  • Start date details

    September 2024

  • Closing date

    14 February 2024 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    7 January 2024

Job details

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Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

English

Working pattern

Full time: 27.5

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Wollaston School rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted May 2023

TEACHER OF ENGLISH —MPS / UPS & Applications from ECT’s Welcomed. (Required For September 2024 start or sooner if available—Permanent Position)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and ambitious teacher who is able to teach English throughout the school at Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and A-Level. The successful candidate will be well-qualified & have a passion for teaching and for their subject. In return you will be offered a tailored CPD programme and abundance of support . This is an excellent opportunity for teachers and ECT teachers who want to excel in their field.

English is taught to all students throughout Key Stage 3; students have four lessons each week. At GCSE, all students take both English Language and English Literature at GCSE. Both of these subjects are currently offered at Key Stage 5 and the faculty also offers Media Studies as an A-level subject.

What the school offers its staff

The English faculty is housed in a dedicated block with nine classrooms, including its own IT suite, staff base and a library resources centre that has recently been completely refurbished. Through hard work and dedication, the faculty has consistently produced results that are typically above average. Typically around 90% of students achieving grade 4 in English at GCSE and 20% achieving a grade 7 or above. In the Sixth Form, English and Media Studies have been popular subject options and several students go on to do English related courses at university each year.

Informal visits are welcomed if you would like to see us in action and to learn more about us prior to your application.

We offer a comprehensive employee benefit package

Including:

  • Teacher Pension Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • An open & welcoming site
  • Free Onsite Parking
  • New Spin Studio
  • School Counsellor
  • Regular Team Building Events


Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Wollaston School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1430 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Phone number
01933663501

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