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Teacher of English (FT/ PT)

The Misbourne School, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0BN

This job expired on 11 October 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  January 2024

• Closing date

  11 October 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 October 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS plus fringe

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our English curriculum across all key stages is intended to develop world-class students who are creative, articulate, imaginative learners who are confident and secure in their opinions and thoughts.

If you feel that you too could play a part in helping us achieve that vision, for every student, then this could be the role for you. We would love to work with you if you are hungry to grow and learn and have a keen interest in becoming the best teacher you can be, by building effective relationships and instilling in students the same love of English that you yourself will have.

The Misbourne is an aspirational and friendly place to work where every student and member of staff is a valued member of our community. Whether you are starting out in your career or looking for your next challenge, our English department has a breadth and depth of experience, with colleagues who thrive in a hard-working and innovative team built over many years. With strong and consistent leadership you can be assured of a genuine commitment to supporting your day-to-day practice and long-term professional development.

Are you:

• Passionate about working with young people and the importance of education?

• Able to relate to young people and support them to become independent, resilient learners?

• Dynamic and organised, with good attention to detail?

• Someone with good communication, interpersonal and IT skills?

What the school offers its staff

The Misbourne is an 11-18 Academy in the picturesque village of Great Missenden in the heart of the Chilterns. We have nearly 1100 students on roll including a successful and growing Sixth Form. Our staff tell us they genuinely feel like part of a team; a team who are striving to help each student flourish both academically and personally. Excerpts from our very pleasing 2022 Ofsted inspection include:

• Pupils told inspectors that the clear and fair behaviour system helps them to behave well.

• Relationships between staff and pupils are strong.

• Pupils' conduct around the school is orderly and calm.

• Pastoral care puts the child at the heart of everything the school does.

We take an evidence-informed approach to school improvement, only implementing what we feel will make the biggest difference to the lives and outcomes of our young people, being mindful of staff workload and well-being. Our Wellbee survey results place The Misbourne in the top 10% of schools for staff peer support, and top 20% for managing staff workload.

Further details about the role

We can offer you:

• Students who are a pleasure to work with

• An experienced, friendly, and collaborative team of staff

• The unwavering support of teachers and leaders in ensuring the highest possible standards of student behaviour.

• A strongly led and well-resourced curriculum area

• A team who will help to guide your development and ensure that you are fully supported in every aspect of your work

• An evidence-informed approach toschool improvement,only implementingwhat we feel will make the biggest difference to the lives and outcomes of our young people, being mindful of staff workload.

• An academy that puts wellbeing at the top of their priorities

• A two-week October half term

• Free access to our own fully-fitted gym (subject to opening hours)

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Free on-site parking

• Career Development Bursary Scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

The Misbourne is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of appointment is subject to satisfactory references, DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Enhanced Disclosure and medical clearance

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Additional documents

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About The Misbourne School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1095 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Misbourne School website
• Email address: recruitment@themisbourne.co.uk
• Phone number: 01494 862869
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-misbourne-school

We are an 11-18 Academy in the picturesque village of Great Missenden in the heart of the Chilterns. We have nearly 1100 students on roll including a successful and growing Sixth Form. Our staff tell us they genuinely feel like part of a team; a team who are striving to help each student flourish both academically and personally.

Arranging a visit to The Misbourne School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@themisbourne.co.uk.

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