Teacher of English (suitable for NQTs or experienced colleagues) Chancellor's School, Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Job description
Required for September 2020, an outstanding Teacher of English, who is enthusiastic, talented and ambitious. We require a team player to take on this role, willing to contribute and learn from the best practice in the faculty and school. There will be an opportunity to teach A Level.
The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills and will, together with members of the English Faculty, maintain a relentless focus on teaching and learning and raising achievement.
Chancellor’s is a successful school with a strong tradition and an excellent reputation. We are rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted (September 2018) and constantly look to further improve the performance of our students.
Our examination results continue to be strong and we are significantly oversubscribed.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.
The school is dedicated to the well-being of its staff and there is a comprehensive induction programme. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure & Barring Service.
You are very welcome to visit the school in advance of your application. Please contact Mrs Dawn Gamble, if you would like to organise a tour or should you have any questions regarding this position.
PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT CVs. TO APPLY PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM THAT IS AVAILABLE ON THE SCHOOLS WEBSITE. APPLICANTS MUST HOLD QTS OR EQUIVALENT.
Essential educational requirements
appropriate degree
Essential qualifications
Candidates must hold QTS or equivalent
Essential skills and experience
We are looking for an exceptional person who will work hard to lead and drive improvement in student achievement at Chancellor’s. The successful candidate will have the following qualities and skills:
is an excellent classroom practitioner with an understanding of good teaching and how children learn
has a genuine passion for English teaching and learning and is committed to maintaining and raising the standards of achievement in school
has Qualified Teacher Status
is committed to the safeguarding of children
demonstrates high level of professionalism at all times and is a role model for others
is able to teach English to at least GCSE level and has an understanding of current developments in the National Curriculum regarding English
is committed to the wider aspects of school life including extra-curricular activities
has an interest and/or experience in writing schemes of work and developing the teaching of English at Key Stages 4 and 5
Employee benefits
For NQTs the potential to start in July 2020.
Exceptional CPD
About Chancellor's School
Chancellor’s School has approx. 1,149 pupils, aged 11–18. It is situated in the beautiful village of Brookmans Park in South Hertfordshire. The school opened in September 1964. The impressive and picturesque grounds are some 15 acres in extent including substantial sports grounds. Educating children is both a responsibility and a privilege. At Chancellor’s School, we take our responsibility very seriously. We want our students to love school, yet be ready to leave and well prepared for the future. We want them to have achieved excellent examination results, been involved in a wide range of activities, forged lifelong friendships and, above all, have happy memories of their school days. Chancellor’s has a strong tradition and an excellent reputation for providing the very best education for its students. We aim to equip our young people with a breadth of skills and qualifications, as well as confidence and a natural curiosity that promotes happiness and success, both here at school and beyond. We want students to develop an enjoyment of learning and a desire to learn that will stay with them for life. We are unashamed in the importance we place on our academic results and this is matched by a rich extra-curricular provision. Our sport, music, drama and other activities are of the highest quality. Our teaching and learning is challenging and engaging for each and every child’s unique needs and talents. We firmly believe in the highest standards of behaviour and nurture positive and purposeful relationships, founded on respect and self-responsibility. We want our students to acquire strong beliefs and values, so that when he or she leaves our school, parents can be justifiably proud of not only what their child has achieved, but also by the sort of person that he or she has become. This website will give you just a flavour of what we have to offer. For those of you considering an application to the school, there is no better way to judge a school than to come and visit. I hope you will do so and I look forward to welcoming you.
- Address
- Pine Grove, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 7BN
- Phase
- Secondary
- Type
- Academy
- Website
- Chancellor's School website (opens in a new window)