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Teacher of English

The Ashcombe School, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1LY

This job expired on 26 September 2021 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  26 September 2021 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 May 2020

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: English, Media studies
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year maternity with potential to be made permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: GBP £26,948 - £42,780 per year (MPS/UPR)

Teacher of English job summary

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teacher of English to work at a high achieving, fully comprehensive school in Dorking in Surrey. •The English department is a lively, well managed and successful team who are keen to develop further the academic successes gained by pupils right across the ability range •A supportive climate in which there is much cooperation, resulting in detailed schemes of work and excellent resources •Popular at A Level with a number of students going on to study at degree level at Russell group universities Excellent NQT programme, commended in Investors in People Report, "a great place to work". Regular professional development opportunities are offered. Nursery on site with reduced rates for staff. The school has been highly sought-after for many years, with very high levels of interest again for September 2022. This is due to a wide range of factors including its facilities, academic results, standards of teaching, pastoral care, the wide range of trips and extra-curricular activities and the resultant attitudes of its pupils. In its January 2019 visit, Ofsted commented that “Pupils’ attitudes towards learning are very positive. Pupils are attentive and responsive in equal measure in lessons. As a result, there is a very harmonious learning atmosphere". Closing date is Monday 27th September 2021 at 8am. The Ashcombe School, Ashcombe Road, Dorking, Surrey RH4 1LY Tel: 01306 886312 www.ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

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. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake and Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We will also carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available including social media accounts.

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About The Ashcombe School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1513 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Ashcombe School website
• Email address: applications@ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-ashcombe-school-dorking

The Ashcombe School is a high-achieving genuinely comprehensive school with a very successful Sixth Form and is a vibrant and inspiring place to work. We continually look to support exceptional pastoral care, high levels of attainment across the ability range and provide an enviable range of extra-curricular activities to prepare and enable young people to lead fulfilled lives.

We are ambitious for all our students and staff and each year are proud to have a strong cohort who not only go on to the most prestigious universities and courses, but to a range of other challenging and high-quality opportunities. We have an unwavering commitment to inclusion to ensure that every young person who comes into the school is supported and challenged to reach their potential.

Located in Dorking in the heart of the beautiful Surrey Hills, with excellent travel connections, the school has well-resourced teaching facilities for all subjects. The school is continuing a significant and innovative programme of modernisation and improvement to classrooms, communal spaces, dining areas and sports facilities, ensuring a stimulating and inspirational environment for staff and students.

Working at The Ashcombe is challenging and rewarding and ensures the school enjoys a strong level of staff retention.

10 Reasons to join us at The Ashcombe School

Excellent ECT programme including salary backdated to August
Visible, active, and supportive Senior Leadership Team
Students who are enthusiastic, fun, and respectful
A whole staff team which is inclusive and welcoming
A school which is highly valued by parents and has a clear place in the community
Career development programme for all staff
Part of a small independent MAT with opportunities to work with colleagues from two secondary schools
A wide-ranging offer of extracurricular activities and trip opportunities
Additional benefits including staff gym, free lunches for duty and INSET
Work-life and family-friendly policies

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