Teacher of English
John Hanson Community School, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3PBThis job expired on 31 January 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
31 January 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 September 2023
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: Full time 32.5. Part time considered
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR
Additional allowances
Financial recruitment incentive available for the right candidate
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Are you passionate about literature and the power of the English language?
- Are you a hardworking and dedicated teacher that wants the best outcomes for all learners?
- Do you want to work in a supportive and welcoming team that inspires and motivates?
- Do you have innovative ideas on how to support students to make progress on areas for development?
We are seeking to appoint a colleague to join our passionate, hardworking and happy English Faculty. The study of English is at the heart of the curriculum and we are looking to appoint a candidate who has the ability to ensure learners of all abilities make progress, achieve their full potential and develop a lifelong appreciation of the subject.We are looking to over staff the English faculty so that we can provide the best chances for our students; the successful candidate will have a teaching timetable and support with whole faculty interventions across the ability and age range.
What the school offers its staff
The successful candidate will have the ability to teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4 and will be creative, efficient and committed to raising standards. They will have excellent subject knowledge and join a highly motivated team of collaborative teachers committed to a creative and stimulating approach to teaching and learning, and to instilling a passion for English in our students.
English is a popular subject with our students, and our attainment and achievement is strong with both Language and Literature results. However, students are more than their exam grades and we pride ourselves on our curriculum and pedagogy that encourages our learners to engage with a wide range of literature over their time with us, along with a variety of creative writing opportunities.
John Hanson is a successful 11-16 community school with a long tradition. We are a warm and welcoming community striving for academic excellence.
For ECTs, we have a successful induction program which will offer you full support
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.
About John Hanson Community School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1004 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- John Hanson Community School website
- Email address
- adminoffice@jhanson.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01264 352546
Vision and Values
At JHCS, our vision is to inspire and empower our students, within a culture of care and belonging, to embrace opportunities to learn, succeed and become the best versions of themselves. This is underpinned by our strapline: Inspire. Care. Succeed.
Inspire: Students who leave John Hanson Community school will:
Be motivated to reach their academic and personal potential
Be proud of their achievements
Find their passion for knowledge
Care: All members of the John Hanson community will:
Feel cared for and safe
Show kindness and respect to themselves, each other and the environment
Develop a strong sense of belonging and service to the community
Succeed: We achieve success by:
Striving for excellence in all that we do
Learning from mistakes
Embracing opportunities
Ofsted
“John Hanson Community School continues to be a good school.” Ofsted, March 2024
“This is a very happy and inclusive school because staff have successfully created a caring and aspirational culture. They share a genuine belief that all pupils can fulfil their potential. Pupils follow a rich and broad curriculum which supports academic development. It is designed and delivered to nurture confidence and independence. Pupils rise to staff’s high expectations of them, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.” Ofsted, March 2024
“The school is very mindful of staff workload and of creating a positive and supportive working environment which puts pupils first. Staff recognise this and are proud to work at the school.” -Ofsted, March 2024
Location and History
John Hanson Community School is a thriving, mixed gender 11-16 community school in South West Andover, Hampshire, with almost 1000 students. The school has a rich history, dating back to 1582, and was previously known as Andover Free School and Andover Grammar School. In 1974 the school was renamed John Hanson School in honour of its founder, and moved to the current site on Floral Way in 2001.
Arranging a visit to John Hanson Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email adminoffice@jhanson.hants.sch.uk.
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