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Teacher of English

Lord Williams's School, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 2AQ

This job expired on 16 May 2022 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2022

• Closing date

  16 May 2022 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 April 2022

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,714 - £41,604

Teacher of English job summary

We wish to appoint from September 2022 a well-qualified, enthusiastic and committed Teacher of English. The post is full-time or 0.8 part-time and permanent. The position would suit an ECT or experienced teacher.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Oxfordshire’s largest and most successful schools judged ‘Outstanding by OFSTED in the latest inspection. Effective administrative systems support the two sites. Students are well-behaved and motivated, and there is a strong sense of community in Thame, with a committed parent support base.

We are exceptionally strong in terms of pastoral support for all students and have the highest expectations for individual achievement whatever the starting points. Outside the classroom there are wonderful extra-curricular activities for all. Students leave the school successful and well-rounded individuals. There is a ‘buzz’ about learning in the school and our students are fortunate to be supported in their learning by dedicated teachers and support staff. Staff training and professional development are always a developmental priority and many of our staff move on to promotions in other schools.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Lord Williams’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Brief - Teacher of English April 2022.pdf - 1.36 MB (opens in new tab)

About Lord Williams's School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 2290 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lord Williams's School website
• Email address: personnel@lordwilliams.oxon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01844 210621
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lord-williams-s-school

Lord Williams’s School is a thriving and popular comprehensive school serving the Thame community and its surrounding rural area. We are a split-site school, with Years 7 – 9 on the Lower School site at Towersey Road and Years 10 – 13 on the Upper School site at Oxford Road. We pay particular attention to each individual student by promoting their personal, social and educational development to enable all to achieve at the highest level possible. As a result of our continuing success, Lord Williams’s School is consistently oversubscribed.

We promote high quality teaching and learning. We attract talented, committed and conscientious teachers who produce stimulating and challenging learning activities helped by experienced support staff. Teamwork is a key feature of our work.

We are an inclusive school; we cater for all abilities and we provide access for all students. This is reflected in our work with the more able, with students with a range of learning and other difficulties and in our admissions policy for the Sixth Form.

The school has excellent teaching facilities on both sites with accommodation that is suited to the demands of the curriculum.

Arranging a visit to Lord Williams's School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email personnel@lordwilliams.oxon.sch.uk.

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