Teacher of English - Maternity Cover

The Beaconsfield School, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1SJ

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2024

• Closing date

  17 May 2024 at 10am

• Date listed

  19 April 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS London Fringe

Teacher of English - Maternity Cover job summary

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.

Our OFSTED inspection in February 2019 made the following comments about teaching and relationships at school:

Teachers are wholehearted in their desire for pupils to achieve well. Relationships between teachers and pupils are constructive and are built on trust and mutual respect. This enables pupils to have the confidence to ask for help and support when they are stuck or unsure.

Pupils conduct themselves in an orderly manner. They are welcoming, self-assured and act in a polite and respectful way. Lunchtimes are calm, with groups of pupils engaged in friendly conversation.

The majority of pupils display a positive attitude towards their learning. They are keen to succeed and value the efforts made by their teachers in supporting them in lessons

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

Significant investment in a newly refurbished staff room and staff workroom

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 an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS)

Start date September 2024, 1 year Fixed Term Contract

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school and ask to speak to Caroline Legg, Headteacher. For further information about the school please visit our website The Beaconsfield School - Home the vacancy section can be found under About Us.

Closing date for applications is 9am 17th May 2024

Interviews will be held week on receipt of successful application

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

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Using the application form

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

About The Beaconsfield School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 848 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)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-beaconsfield-school (opens in new tab)

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.

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes