Teacher of English & Lead Teacher of BTEC Media
Bishop Fox's School, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3HQThis job expired on 18 October 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
4 January 2022
Closing date
18 October 2021 at 9am
Date listed
11 October 2021
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Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Teacher pay scale
Teacher of English & Lead Teacher of BTEC Media job summary
Teacher of English and Lead Teacher for BTEC Media
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher of English to join our dedicated, supportive and hardworking team as a Teacher of English, and to be Lead Teacher for BTEC Media.
Bishop Fox’s is a friendly, inclusive and successful school with over 1000 students. We were rated as a ‘good’ school in our most recent Ofsted report (February 2017) with many of our strengths highlighted. Our ethos of ‘High Standards and High Expectations’ underpins everything that we do. We work hard to create a caring and challenging learning environment in which each individual can strive, enjoy and achieve.
Staff are dedicated to building opportunities for students to achieve the highest academic standards, ensuring that they are known as individuals and that their unique personality, talents and interests are nurtured and developed to the full. A Bishop Fox’s education is about developing the whole child and providing opportunities for them to flourish within and beyond the classroom.
We are looking for someone who, either, is already or has the potential to become an outstanding teacher. In particular, you will see from the Person Specification that we are seeking a colleague with a commitment to education and young people and the extra-curricular life of the school.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement of the role.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Bishop Fox's School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1047 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Bishop Fox's School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@bishopfoxs.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01823 250111
At Bishop Fox’s School our ethos of high standards and high expectations underpins everything that we do. We work hard to create a caring and challenging learning environment in which each individual can strive, enjoy and achieve.
We are dedicated to building opportunities for our students to achieve the highest academic standards, ensuring that they are known as individuals and that their unique personality, talents and interests are nurtured and developed to the full.
Bishop Fox’s School is a place for students to make new friends and to enjoy many shared experiences together. We embrace the notion that young people should enjoy and achieve in their time at school. Whilst examination results are critical to children’s future lives, so is a safe and happy environment within which they can enjoy the opportunities and experiences beyond the classroom that nurtures them to become independent learners and responsible adults.
We welcome into our school community the parents of students who want to learn, experience and grow into informed, high achieving, well-rounded and delightful young people. A strong partnership between parents and the school is vital in enabling children to achieve success.
Mission Statement
“Bishop Fox’s School is an aspirational learning community where everyone strives to become successful lifelong learners who are resilient, respectful and responsible citizens”
Bishop Foxʼs is committed to equality and safeguarding and raising achievement. We expect all staff to share these commitments.
All posts require an enhanced DBS check to be completed.
Arranging a visit to Bishop Fox's School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@bishopfoxs.co.uk.
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