Teacher of English
Glyn School, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 1NBThis job expired on 17 May 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
17 May 2021 at 9am
Date listed
12 May 2021
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPR/UPR (fringe), £26,948 - £42,780
Additional allowances
TLR is available for the exceptional candidate.
Teacher of English job summary
Are you an inspiring English Teacher looking for a position in an ‘Outstanding’ school?
Glyn School is seeking to appoint an innovative and dynamic Teacher of English to join our hugely popular and successful English, Media and Literacy department.
Your opportunity:
This represents an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team with a passionate commitment to professional development and a strong track record in delivering exceptional student outcomes. In 2019, 95% of our students secured a grade 4 or higher in English and 89% a grade 5 or higher. Our high-performing English Department is an exceptional team with a strong group ethic. English is a popular subject and many of our Sixth Form students pursue English Language and Literature at A-levels.
As an English teacher at Glyn School, you will have plenty of CPD opportunities for professional development and growth. Working as part of the GLF Trust comprising 40 schools, we are able to support you with career pathways for progression.
We are interested in hearing from all candidates, no matter what point in your career you are currently at, and welcome flexible working arrangements.
NQT candidates are encouraged to apply.
TLR is available for the exceptional candidate.
About Glyn School:
Why should you teach at Glyn School?
Glyn School is a high performing school, with an Ofsted ranking of ‘Outstanding’ since 2009. Ours is a vibrant school for boys aged 11-16 with a flourishing and successful mixed Sixth Form. Founded in 1927, we have a rich history of academic, sporting and artistic excellence and in 2014 we were designated a teaching school, one of a select number that represent the most outstanding and innovative practice nationally.
Glyn School has a reputation for challenging and stretching students with engaging and enriching teaching across all key stages. Our values sit at the heart of all we do and underpins our aspiration that every student leaves us equipped with the resilience and drive that will enable them to forge rewarding futures for themselves.
Learning and Teaching is at the heart of Glyn School. We aim to deliver lessons that inspire and engage students who will then go on to fulfil and exceed their potential. Teachers who have a passion for their subject and build strong relationships with their students cultivate a ‘love of learning’ that ultimately sees the young people we teach make exceptional progress. We firmly believe that high quality professional development is an important part of excellent teaching and we enthusiastically pursue ongoing teacher development: CPD, no matter where a teacher is in their career, is part of the fabric and culture of the school. To learn more about how Learning and Teaching underpin our school, please visit Glyn TV - Learning and Teaching section of our website: https://sites.google.com/glynschool.org/glyntv/welcome
What other team members say about their careers at Glyn:
“Glyn is a highly enjoyable environment to work in with incredibly supportive colleagues - It was this supportive ethos within the school as well as the extremely positive rapport between staff and students that drew me in to apply here. Over four years later I retain those sentiments”.
“Glyn is a great place for career development - there are lots of opportunities to take on new responsibilities and to undertake professional development”.
What we are looking for:
You will:
• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner.
• Have excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Have a proven track record in achieving excellent student progress.
• Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.
• Be passionate about the students’ learning and welfare.
• Be keen to be part of the wider school community, participating in extracurricular clubs.
Why work at Glyn School (please do review our Glyn Staff Welfare document that is included in this advert):
• An environment where the focus is on high quality teaching.
• An environment where senior and middle leaders offer exceptional support for and emphasize staff well-being.
• A culture of coaching with regular career development meetings offered with the Headteacher.
• Exceptional CPD opportunities through our tailored CPD programme.
• An opportunity to work collaboratively with leaders across the wider GLF MAT.
The Details:
• Start date: September 2021
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full time / Part time
• Pay Scale: MPR / UPR (fringe), TLR available for the exceptional candidate.
• Pay Range (working full-time): £26,948 - £42,780
• Closing date for advert: Monday, 17 May 2021
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding Statement:
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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About Glyn School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1711 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Glyn School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- s.narasimhan@glynschool.org
- Phone number
- 0208 716 4949
Glyn School is a vibrant school for boys aged 11 to 16, and a successful mixed Sixth Form. Founded in 1927, we have a rich history of academic excellence, sporting prowess, artistic achievement and service to the community. The school carries the responsibility of being graded ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2009 and in 2012. In 2014 we were designated a Teaching School, one of a select number that represent the most outstanding and innovative practice nationally. We were also awarded SCITT status in 2015. Finally, we have the privilege and responsibility of being a founder member of GLF schools, a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) where the focus on collaboration, leadership and school improvement enables students to ‘Grow, Learn and Flourish`.
At Glyn School we hold high expectations of all our students in every respect. We aspire to provide students with an outstanding learning experience each and every day. Every decision that we make is centred on their learning and achievement as we seek to enable each one to meet and exceed their potential. Our incredibly dedicated and talented staff never give up on a student.
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