Teacher of English
Aureus School, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 6FFThis job expired on 4 June 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
4 June 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 May 2023
Job details
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- View all Englishjobs
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs - Monday to Friday
- View all Part timejobs - Minimum 0.6FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £28,000 to £43,685
What skills and experience we're looking for
Your opportunity
Come and work in the established English Department alongside English Literature and Language teachers to enthuse and engage our students with our innovative curriculum, exploring a range of topics from Odysseus and Chaucer to modern texts such as The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time. Aureus School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic English teacher to join the growing team to provide consistent, high quality classroom teaching on a permanent basis. We are interested in hearing from all candidates, no matter what point in your career you are currently at, and welcome flexible working arrangements on a full time or part time permanent contract.
What we are looking for
We are looking for someone who is experienced in teaching English that is passionate about supporting young adults learning. You must be confident in managing classes and behaviour and want to share your enthusiasm in a classroom environment teaching KS3 and KS4. Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying. We are specifically looking for someone who is able to:
- share their experience and enthusiasm of English
- develop positive relationships with students
- demonstrate confidence and classroom presence
- stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour
- show enthusiasm for learning
- be committed to working as part of a team
- commit to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
What the school offers its staff
Why work at Aureus School
Aureus School is a highly ambitious secondary school with a rigorous approach to academic standards. We are ambitious for educational success for all our learners. We collaborate with local stakeholders, such as Oxford University, Culham Science Centre and the Harwell Innovation Centre to shape our offer as a STEAM specialist mixed school to create choice for the wider community in Southern Oxfordshire. Our mission is simple: We will instill courage, ambition and resilience in every student to empower them to achieve greatness as a global citizen through a combined drive for excellence. Our core values will underpin all of our decisions: Diversity, Equality, Wellbeing, Responsibility, Respect, Kindness, Love, Empathy, Courage, Confidence, Integrity and Resilience.Our vision for Aureus extends beyond the classroom and the curriculum, to the culture and ethos that will be at the heart of our school’s learning environment. Our commitment to you:
- Dedicated and passionate staff
- Inclusive learning environment
- Dynamic teaching and learning
- Creative curriculum and resources
- CPD opportunities
- Framework for career development to HTLA
- Teachers Pension Scheme.
Commitment to safeguarding
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About Aureus School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 598 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Aureus School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- z.dewar@aureusschool.org
Aureus School is a state of the art 11-16 co-educational comprehensive school that opened in Didcot in 2017. As a purpose built school, Aureus has new classrooms using the latest equipment such as SMART TV boards in every classroom and visualisers enabling teachers to bring learning to life and engage our learners. We are committed to providing an enhancing education where all students achieve academic success. Our inspirational and challenging curriculum allows all abilities to flourish with self-confidence to thrive. We promote inclusion of all students and recognise students’ entitlement to a broad and balanced curriculum whilst meeting their individual needs. We recognise that some students may require more support than others and we aim to plan accordingly. Every individual is valued, learning is enjoyed, success is celebrated and responsibility is shared enabling our students to grow into responsible, questioning citizens who play a full and active role in society. We are excited to collaborate with local stakeholders to shape our offer as a STEAM specialist mixed school to create choice for the wider community in southern Oxfordshire. Aureus School is a highly ambitious secondary school with a rigorous approach to academic standards. We are ambitious for educational success for all our learners. We collaborate with local stakeholders, such as Oxford University, Culham Science Centre and the Harwell Innovation Centre to shape our offer as a STEAM specialist mixed school to create choice for the wider community in Southern Oxfordshire. Our mission is simple: We will instill courage, ambition and resilience in every student to empower them to achieve greatness as a global citizen through a combined drive for excellence. Our core values will underpin all of our decisions: Diversity, Equality, Wellbeing, Responsibility, Respect, Kindness, Love, Empathy, Courage, Confidence, Integrity and Resilience.
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