Teacher of English
Parmiter's School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0UUThis job expired on 11 March 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
11 March 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 February 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS including Fringe Allowance
Teacher of English job summary
An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher of English to join our successful department. You will have a passion for your subject and the skills to engage students across the age and ability range. You will be ambitious for our students and inspire them to continue their studies of English post-GCSE in a highly successful, partially selective school.
We welcome applications from experienced teachers and ECTs. We are particularly interested in candidates who have the skills and experience to teach A Level English Literature. The successful candidate will be welcomed into a department of highly experienced teachers. The role is offered as full-time but applications from those interested in a part-time position will be considered.
Parmiter’s coordinates CPD for the Watford Partnership for Teacher Training and offers a robust induction programme. We can offer the successful candidate:
July 1st start date for ECTs with a comprehensive programme to support the Early Career Framework and bespoke CPD to suit your career goals.
Focus on staff well-being with an online GP service, Employee Assistance Programme & complimentary use of the on-site Fitness Suite
An admission policy prioritising the children of staff (a qualifying period may apply)
Highly talented and engaged students
Lovely school grounds in leafy surrounds with ample parking.
Parmiter’s is an exceptional school and all colleagues share a passion for educational excellence in every area. Applicants are encouraged to visit the school website and social media accounts for more information. Candidates are welcome to contact admin@parmiters.herts.sch.uk to arrange a visit to the school or to arrange a discussion about the department and the role before application.
However, interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Parmiter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are required to conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.
Commitment to safeguarding
Parmiter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions. The post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are required to conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online.
About Parmiter's School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1451 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Parmiter's School website (opens in new tab)
The Good Schools Guide describes Parmiter's as "purposeful, friendly, with an inclusive feel and a sense of both history and progressiveness".
Parmiter's School relocated to the current 60 acre rural Hertfordshire site from London's East End in 1977. The school enjoys a good reputation for traditional values and academic achievement whilst maintaining a true family feel among staff and students.
Experienced teachers, newly qualified colleagues and support staff benefit from a supportive leadership team who focus on CPD and well-being as a priority.
Parmiter's is a lead partner in The Watford Partnership for Teacher Training and takes the lead on Initial Teacher Training. A number of existing teachers are accredited with being Specialist Leaders of Education.
The school is consistently over subscribed for Year 7 and Sixth Form entry. Children of staff are a priority for admission.
Please visit our website for more information and feel free to contact the school with any questions.
www.parmiters.herts.sch.uk
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