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Teacher of English

Hertswood Academy, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 5LG

This job expired on 8 December 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  January 2024

• Closing date

  8 December 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 October 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Subject: English
• Working pattern:
  • Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,344.00 - £40,083.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of English job summary

In the English Faculty, we aim to promote a love of learning and reading for pleasure, using a huge range of both nonfiction and fiction material to raise debates and promote intellectual curiosity. We are dedicated to providing students of all abilities the solid foundation they need to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including equipping them with a broad vocabulary.

Through our lessons, we provide them with the platform from which they can access the wider curriculum and help them enrich their learning both during and beyond their school life. We aim to support students in developing a range of transferable skills, such as analysis, critical evaluation, inference, explanation and comparison.

We are dedicated to ensuring students become independent learners and we provide ample opportunities for students to learn from their mistakes and develop a growth mindset to ‘Aim high, achieve excellence’.

Why choose Hertswood Academy?

• CPD accredited, and an exceptional reputation for professional development
• IIP Status award since 2003
• A brand new, state of the art facility opened in September 2019
• A track record of students attaining high achievements and gaining places in university such as Yale and Cambridge
• A positive and thriving sixth form
• Great travel links. Situated within the M25, the A1 and M1 are easily accessible, and St Pancras Station London is only 20 minutes by train

Ofsted 2019:

‘Hertswood Academy is a calm and pleasant place for pupils to learn.’

‘School leaders and staff have what one parent called ‘great belief’ in their pupils’ abilities to do great things in school and their adult lives. Many pupils told inspectors that staff encourage pupils to aim for extraordinary goals in life. As a result, many pupils take impressive next steps in their education and careers.’

‘Pupils told inspectors that they enjoy going to the school and appreciate the remarkable new buildings.’

‘Sixth-form students told inspectors that they chose Hertswood because staff and pupils care for each other well. Many parents reported to inspectors that staff ‘go the extra mile’ for pupils to ensure that they are happy and safe.’

‘Many pupils do well at the end of Year 11. This is because teachers focus on helping pupils succeed in the Year 11 examinations.’

James Blackwell – trained here, ex student

Having been a student at Hertswood Academy and now a teacher here for almost 10 years I have witnessed the incredible journey the school has made. The students achieve more than ever before and I am proud to be part of a very hard working group of staff that is helping the young people from the community I grew up in.

Why would we choose you?

• You are a motivated, engaging, dedicated, and well-qualified teacher, with an unswerving devotion to continuously develop and inspire students.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

We welcome visitors to the school, and visits can be arranged by contacting recruitment@hertswoodacademy.org

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About Hertswood Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1216 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Hertswood Academy website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hertswood-academy (opens in new tab)

Hertswood Academy is a coeducational secondary school in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire which gained academy status in January 2013. The headteacher is Peter Gillett, who joined Hertswood Academy in January 2013.

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