Teacher of English

The Beaconsfield School, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1SJ

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  11 October 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS London Fringe

Teacher of English job summary

Start date: January 2025

Salary: MPS/UPS plus Fringe

This is a full-time position, however a part time / job share will be considered.

We are looking to appoint an excellent teacher for our English Department, someone who can inspire students across the age and ability range to achieve the best possible outcomes through receiving the highest quality teaching.

The English Department benefits from excellent leadership and a stable committed staff body. The department consistently facilitates outstanding student outcomes with 82% of students achieving a grade 9-4 in August 2024. As a successful department we are at the forefront of new initiatives across the school which have been integral to driving up results across all subjects. You would, therefore, be joining a team with the experience and capacity to help support you at whatever stage your career is at.

The successful candidate will have the energy, drive and stamina to deliver English Language and Literature in an innovative way that will engage our students. You will have the desire to make English the most interesting subject to every student in the school and you will have belief that every student can do well in your classroom.

The Department benefits from a weekly timetabled collaborative planning period, giving staff time to reflect on subject pedagogy and continuously strive to improve.

The person appointed will be well supported through our teaching and learning coach, a well-established professional studies programme and through a comprehensive induction process. The school offers bespoke CPD opportunities ranging from National Professional Qualifications support to supporting MA programmes.

Our recent OFSTED inspection in May 2024 made the following comments about teaching and relationships at school:

• Pupils are highly positive about their school. Staff are highly ambitious for all pupils, and pupils recognise and value this.
• Pupils’ behaviour is good. Lessons are calm and purposeful. Pupils’ attitudes to learning are positive.
• The curriculum is ambitious for all pupils and provides a strong foundation for their future learning.

Our school vision is to ensure every student realises their potential, through every member of our community having high aspirations for success, both within and beyond the classroom. You will be joining a highly skilled staff, who are supportive, show determination and resolve.

Why should you work at The Beaconsfield School?

• Highly supportive staff body, including a staff committee responsible for representing staff wellbeing
• Bespoke professional opportunities including support to undertake Masters and NPQ programmes
• Dedicated time within the school day for co-planning
• Free tea and coffee for all staff, we believe in providing the best possible working environment for staff and small gestures make a big difference

The Beaconsfield School has good road links to London, Reading, Maidenhead and Oxford – situated just 5 minutes from the M40 and a 10-minute walk from Beaconsfield Train Station.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service Checks.

We welcome visits to the school; if you would like to arrange a visit or have any questions, please contact the school or email the Headteacher’s PA at headspa@beaconsfield.school.

For further information about the school please visit our website The Beaconsfield School

Closing date for applications is 9am on 11th October 2024

Interviews will be held on receipt of suitable applications.

We reserve the right to close the application deadline earlier if necessary.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Beaconsfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Online searches will be completed for shortlisted candidates and an enhanced DBS will be sought from the successful candidate.

Applying for the job

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About The Beaconsfield School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 835 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Beaconsfield School website (opens in new tab)
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A co-educational secondary school with 880 students, a growing Sixth Form and just fewer than 100 staff.

As a school we are creative in our curriculum and we treat each child as an individual; because of this, learning and progress is at the centre of everything we do. We work towards making the selective system irrelevant.

We want every student who attends the school to reach their full potential academically. We also put great value on extra-curricular clubs and activities. During any one week there are over 50 clubs or activities running for students. We believe that this complements their academic studies, helps them to develop into well rounded individuals and enables them to make a positive contribution to the community.

We have wonderful facilities including a purpose built drama studio, 2 Apple Mac suites, a ratio of 1 computer to every 2.5 students, interactive whiteboards in each classroom, specialist technology classrooms and a sports hall. We are a well-equipped school that gives our students every opportunity to engage in their learning. Our school environment is maintained to the highest standard and students are expected to respect this at all times.

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