Teacher of English
Robert May's School, Hook, Hampshire, RG29 1NA8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Easter 2025 or sooner
Closing date
5 November 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 October 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): We have a full time vacancy but would be open to part time working or a job share arrangement
Contract type
- Fixed term - Up to 12 months initially - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,000 to £46,525
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a teacher who:
Has excellent subject knowledge and strong teaching skills.
Is able to build positive relationships with all learners and is committed to raising attainment of all students.
Will work collaboratively within the English team to contribute to the success of the department.
Is willing to commit to extracurricular activities that add value to the school and local community.
Is able to respond positively and creatively to the changing expectations of the subject
What the school offers its staff
We are a welcoming, caring and supportive working environment and high priority is given to the wellbeing of our staff and students.
We can offer:
Excellent support from an experienced, committed and welcoming subject specialist team and fantastic opportunities for continued professional development: we have a comprehensive CPD programme for teachers at all career stages including preparation for middle and senior leadership.
Fantastic students who are well behaved and who want to learn and supportive families who value education. Consistently excellent student attainment and progress.
Continual collaboration and sharing of resources to reduce workload and improve provision for students. PDL (also known as PSHE) is delivered by a specialist team leaving tutors to focus on character and pastoral development.
Effective systems and processes to support teacher workload and wellbeing such as centralised detentions, streamlined reporting and assessment systems and online parents' evenings. Very effective systems and resources are in place to support learning and manage behaviour in the classroom.
Excellent facilities and resources: all teaching staff are provided with a high spec laptop and touch screens in classrooms. Digital learning is fully embedded using a Google platform in Years 7 and 8 and is being rolled out to all years with laptops for students. Significant investment has been made in facilities including recent upgrades to lighting, heating and windows and all subject areas have their own office and facilities.
A wellbeing day per academic year and an active Staff Wellbeing Committee with numerous enrichment activities on offer.
A full programme of trips and visits, giving you the chance to share in making positive memories with students.
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
Flexible working opportunities
All requests for flexible working will be considered.
Further details about the role
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspiring Teacher of English who is passionate about their subject and able to make a positive contribution to the learning experiences of our students.
You will be joining a highly successful and forward-thinking department in a growing school, teaching across the age and attainment range at both Key Stage 3 and 4 in an environment where students are well behaved and keen to do well. Applications from Early Career Teachers or experienced teachers are encouraged and a comprehensive induction and support package would be available if appropriate.
We pride ourselves on our ethos and culture which promotes positive relationships and behaviour. In our most recent Ofsted report (Nov 2022), inspectors observed that ‘“Lessons are calm and purposeful and led by knowledgeable, passionate teachers. Pupils show dedication to learning and pay close attention to their teacher’s instruction”’.
English is a leading department within the school and we are proud of our outstanding record of success. In summer 2024, 81.6% of our students achieved a Grade 4 or higher in English.
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.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
About Robert May's School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1325 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Robert May's School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- lisa.shackleton@rmays.com
- Phone number
- 01256 702700
Robert May’s School, which dates from 1694, is a high attaining and oversubscribed 11-16 Academy school with a distinctive ethos based on the charitable principles of our founder. We are situated in a semi-rural setting in Hampshire, near Junction 5 of the M3 with good rail and road access.
Arranging a visit to Robert May's School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lisa.shackleton@rmays.com.
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