Teacher of English
The Norwood School, London, SE19 3NYThis job expired on 15 June 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
15 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 May 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: 5 days a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS + Inner London Pay Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an imaginative and enthusiastic teacher of English to join our highly successful, innovative and lively English Faculty. Currently the faculty offers GCSE English and English Literature at Key Stage 4 and Advanced Level English Literature and EPQ at Key Stage 5.
The English Faculty is a talented, creative and friendly team of teachers who are passionate about their subject and ambitious for their students; teachers enjoy teaching and learners enjoy learning. This is best reflected in our Key Stage 3 imaginative and challenging curriculum, the positive results achieved at KS4 and the popularity of studying English at KS5.
For further details and an application form, please contact Katie Darnell-Smith, the Headteachers’ PA. Informal discussions with the Head of English Faculty for September 2023, Katy Kovacs-Gaspar, or visits to the school prior to the application are welcome.
What the school offers its staff
The Norwood School is a forward thinking Performing and Visual Arts School, optimistic and ambitious for all. The outstanding achievement of pupils is testament to this. Norwood consistently outperforms other schools in terms of pupils’ progress whatever the pupil’s starting point. We achieve this by our commitment to a personalised approach and focus on the individual.
The Norwood School is a fantastic place to work and learn. We are committed to developing teachers who are passionate about their subject and determined to convey this enthusiasm to their students. As a school we recognise the importance of teacher PPA time, giving 20% timetable allocation to this and a commitment to rarely, if ever, covering for colleagues. Opportunities for internal promotion are maximised and encouraged. We want all of our employees to feel included, bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences and we truly believe that diversity drives innovation.
This Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Norwood School is committed to working towards achieving the Anti Racist School Award. We want to continue to improve race equality within our school while promoting well being for Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority staff, students, parents, carers and those in our community. We are committed to the long term work that is required for institutional change. Join our family and help us inspire every child to choose a remarkable life.
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 The Norwood School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1065 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Norwood School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- darnell-smith.k@thenorwoodschool.org
Located in West Norwood, South London, The Norwood School is a Local Authority, mixed secondary school with a Performing and Visual Arts specialism. There are 1100 students on roll including a sixth form of 200 students.
The school is proud of it's diverse intake with a wide variety of ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds represented among its student population. We are a school of choice on the local area and beyond.
The motto of The Norwood School is “Creating Success Together”, and the school has a real community feel, actively promoting the diversity of our staff and student body. We regularly celebrate individual and collective achievement, recognising the importance of a tolerant and inclusive environment in which to learn and work.
Our curriculum is designed by our school for our students and allows them to understand their place in the world around them. We expect our staff to challenge, excite and inspire students through their teaching.
Arranging a visit to The Norwood School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email darnell-smith.k@thenorwoodschool.org.
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