Teacher of English
Sackville School, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3TYThis job expired on 9 October 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2024
Closing date
9 October 2023 at 9am
Date listed
16 September 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Full time FTE 1. Part time variable
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
CORE PURPOSE:
- To develop and enhance the teaching and learning of English at Sackville.
- To raise levels of attainment and progress of all students in English.
TEACHING:
- Deliver high quality lessons that meet the needs of all students.
- Ensure subject knowledge is up to date and refreshed as necessary.
- Participate in all internal CPD sessions and attend external CPD as required to develop pedagogy.
- Participate in the appraisal review process following the completion of the NQT induction process.
CURRICULUM:
- Attend Subject Meetings.
- Contribute to the planning for departmental improvement and cross curricular links.
- Contribute to the development and regular revision of appropriate schemes of work showing differentiation and assessment in accordance with school guidelines.
- Contribute to the wider life of the school through extra-curricular activities.
- Liaise closely with Community Leaders, Community Assistants and Tutors to monitor student progress and agree interventions to raise achievement.
ASSESSMENT:
- Contribute to the clear and effective methods of assessment in line with national and School Polices.
- Use all relevant prior and current performance data to monitor individual student progress in your classes.
- Ensure KS3, KS4 and KS5 attainment targets are met using all appropriate strategies for improvement and student support.
- To ensure the health and safety of all students and to report concerns to the line manager promptly.
What the school offers its staff
Sackville is a popular and oversubscribed large, mixed, 11-18 comprehensive with 1700 students on roll.It is an exceptionally friendly and supportive community built on strong relationships which allow every student to thrive. We invest in our staff, enabling them to pass on their knowledge and love of their subject such that our students are given the very best experience and opportunities to succeed. We have acquired a deserved reputation for fighting for every child, to support every student in achieving their full potential and developing a lifelong love of learning.
Our GCSE results are consistently strong with extremely positive progress 8 scores. Our A level progress is at the top end of all local authority providers.
We welcome applications from ECTs. The school has an outstanding induction programme for new staff and bespoke CPD opportunities for career progression.
Commitment to safeguarding
Sackville School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is covered by the Protection of Children Act and any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. It should be noted that it is a requirement of the Governors of Sackville School that candidates should, whenever possible, name as referees current and former employers (via Heads or Principals where employment at educational institutions is concerned).
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About Sackville School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1653 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Sackville School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- kdawson@sackvilleschool.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01342 410140
Sackville is an oversubscribed, vibrant and highly successful community of learners with strong results and high staff morale. We are an open, inclusive and fully comprehensive school.
Arranging a visit to Sackville School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kdawson@sackvilleschool.org.uk.
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