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  • Start date details

    September 2023

  • Closing date

    20 February 2023 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    26 January 2023

Job details

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Main/Upper Teacher Scale (negotiable, depending on experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential

Qualifications:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with appropriate degree
• good academic background
Experience:
• secondary trained
This post would be suitable for an established teacher or an enthusiastic person applying for their first teaching post (ECT).

Knowledge:
• Excellent subject knowledge
• An understanding of current developments in English teaching, particularly the National Curriculum at KS3 and KS4
• An appreciation of current developments post-16

Philosophy:
Commitment to:
• The principle of comprehensive education
• Staff participation in decision making and consultation
• The pursuit of high standards, both academic and behavioural
• Quality provision for all student including SEN/G&T
• Innovation in the teaching of English
• The development of high quality programmes of study in English
• Sharing good practice
• Coaching and mentoring
• Equality of opportunity
• Maximising contributions from parents, governors and the community

Skills:
• Excellent communication
• Efficient organisation
• The ability to initiate change
• A high degree of creativity
• Effective teaching and leadership skills
• The willingness and capacity to function creatively and generously in a mutually supportive team
• Ability to carry out administrative tasks effectively

Desirable

  • Evidence of commitment to further professional developmen
  • An awareness of changes to the National Curriculum for English
  • An awareness of the new KS2 curriculum for English
  • Some familiarity with the AQA’s English GCSE specifications
  • A belief that all children can be successful in English
  • A desire to promote and develop literacy across the curriculum
    Confident use of ICT


What the school offers its staff

Teddington School is in an exciting phase of development. We are part of the high performing Bourne Education Trust and have recently been judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted. We are excited to appoint exceptional individuals who wish to make a significant contribution to the learning and lives of our students. We have a proven track record of developing staff and providing an excellent professional experience.

Our school is located on a modern and attractive campus that overlooks the River Thames. Inside our school, you will find a professional working environment with a calm and caring atmosphere based on mutual respect between all stakeholders. We pride ourselves on the fundamental principle that teachers have the right to teach and students have the right to learn.

Further details about the role

Please see attached the Recruitment Pack for this role


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About Teddington School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
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School size
1180 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Phone number
0208 943 0033

Teddington School is in an exciting phase of development. We are part of the high performing Bourne Education Trust and have recently been judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted. We are excited to appoint exceptional individuals who wish to make a significant contribution to the learning and lives of our students. We have a proven track record of developing staff and providing an excellent professional experience. Our school is located on a modern and attractive campus that overlooks the River Thames. Inside our school, you will find a professional working environment with a calm and caring atmosphere based on mutual respect between all stakeholders. We pride ourselves on the fundamental principle that teachers have the right to teach and students have the right to learn.

Arranging a visit to Teddington School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hrdepartment@teddingtonschool.org.

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