Teacher of English
Wadham School, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7NTThis job expired on 30 March 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Starting September 2023
Closing date
30 March 2023 at 9am
Date listed
6 March 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: .
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a passionate, energetic and ambitious Teacher of English to join us as we continue an exciting new chapter in the life of Wadham School. As part of an educational restructure in the local area, we have welcomed (this year) over 300 new students and 30 staff into our community and are now a secondary school of nearly 850 learners across Years 7-13. - This post is equally suitable for a new entrant to the profession or a more experienced teacher
This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a talented colleague.
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
- Foster a love of English among our student community
- Develop extra-curricular opportunities
- Be a valued team-player in our strong and well-established English department
- Work with exceptional professionals to further develop a shared understanding of learning
You are likely to be someone who:
- Is an inspirational and skilled classroom teacher and teacher of students with SEND
- Champions inclusion and is passionate about supporting young people to work to their potential
- Is ambitious for whole school leadership and thrives in an aspirational culture
- Will embrace our highly supportive, professional approach to school improvement
What the school offers its staff
Wadham School can offer you:
- The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarding professionals
- The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families
- Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom
- The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of Southern England
- Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter, and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch.
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 Wadham School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 805 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Wadham School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- LMahoney@wadhamschool.co.uk
Are you looking to work in a Good school (Ofsted, June 2019) with a community working together for the best possible outcomes for young people?
Wadham School is friendly, vibrant and forward looking. It is an exciting time at Wadham School. We strive to be a school which uses an evidence based approach to teaching and an ethos and drive for the school to be much more than just learning in lessons. A varied programme of extra-curricular activities and house competitions provides an exciting opportunity for staff to be involved in the wider school community. At our core is an aim, through everything that we do, to develop a sense of hope, a hope which will encourage and support students in becoming the best that they can be.
The school serves a beautiful area of South Somerset with excellent links to the wider South West, Bristol and Bath and direct train links to London from Crewkerne itself and Taunton.
If the above gives you a picture of a community that you would be excited to be part of then the students and staff at Wadham School invite your application and would love to meet you.
Arranging a visit to Wadham School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email LMahoney@wadhamschool.co.uk.
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