Teacher of English
Teddington School, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 9PJThis job expired on 20 February 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2023
Closing date
20 February 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 January 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday-Tuesday-Thursday 8:30am-3:30pm / Wednesday 8:30am-5:30pm / Friday 8:30am-2pm
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
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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
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Teddington School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1395 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Teddington School website
- Email address
- hrdepartment@teddingtonschool.org
- 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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