Teacher of English
Carterton Community College, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 1BUThis job expired on 17 March 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
17 March 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 February 2024
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: Maternity cover for 1 year
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a qualified and dedicated Teacher of English to join our established English faculty and to contribute towards our curriculum in Key Stages 3, 4 & 5. We are an ambitious and growing school and seek colleagues with passion and determination to inspire children’s love of learning and secure the best outcomes for them.
You will play a pivotal role in supporting and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
It is an exciting time to be at Carterton Community College – we are a good school and pride ourselves on embodying our values. In our recent Ofsted report inspectors found that our students make good progress and behave well, in a school where relationships matter and there is a strong focus on learning. They enjoy their lessons and fully invest in the school and happily rise to the challenge of our high aspirations.
We welcome applications from both ECT’s and experienced teachers.
You will have a proven track record of improving progress and raising achievement at all levels and will strive to give students exciting and challenging curriculum opportunities.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- A thorough knowledge of the English curricula.
- Excellent knowledge/experience across Key Stages 3, 4. Experience at Key Stage 5 is not essential as this can be developed once appointed.
- Passion and dedication in delivering high standards.
- Experience in planning and adapting an appropriate and challenging curriculum.
- Ability to implement strategies to meet school development targets.
- Outstanding teaching and learning practice, with dedication and enthusiasm for English.
- The ability to work as part of a team.
- The desire to have a positive impact on students’ lives.
What the school offers its staff
In return we offer candidates:
- A supportive and positive environment with a culture of high aspirations, based on shared values.
- Continuous professional development to further your potential.
- A well-resourced department, complete with high quality Chromebooks.
- Friendly and welcoming students.
- Committed and professional colleagues.
Commitment to safeguarding
Oxfordshire Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.
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About Carterton Community College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 685 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Carterton Community College website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@carterton.oxon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01993 841611
Carterton Community College is a rural college, with a real sense of community, bordering the Cotswolds and within easy commuting distance of Oxford, Cheltenham and Swindon.
Arranging a visit to Carterton Community College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@carterton.oxon.sch.uk.
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