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  • Start date details

    Easter 2023

  • Closing date

    8 February 2023 at 9am

  • Date listed

    2 February 2023

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subjects

English, Media studies

Working pattern

Full time: 32.50 hours a week

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPR/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

EDUCATION:

  • Qualified teacher status
  • A degree in the relevant subject (minimum 2:2)
  • Evidence of recent and relevant training or INSET.
  • To enjoy teaching and to be a successful teacher able to model good teaching to others by acquiring, at minimum, an equivalent of an OFSTED grade of ‘good’ for learning and teaching.

EXPERIENCE:

  • Evidence of excellent teaching ability and successful impact on student progress.
  • A good knowledge and an awareness of developments in the subjects National Curriculum and other statutory requirements at Key Stages 3 and 4.
  • A sound understanding of planning and assessment for learning.
  • Proven administrative and organisational skills.
  • The ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with both staff and students, and to be able to prepare reports, profiles and maintain clear and comprehensive records.
  • An awareness of the range of strategies to address the differing needs which exist in the mixed ability classroom, and which include second language learners.
  • An understanding and appreciation of the value of interesting and stimulating display and other motivational materials.
  • A familiarity with Information Technology and with its educational uses as well as an ability to use Information Technology effectively to fulfil administrative requirements.

SPECIAL ABILITIES/APTITUDES:

  • A commitment to raising achievement and experience of devising and implementing successful strategies in order to do this.
  • An understanding of target setting and action planning.
  • An understanding of the principles involved in being a successful team member.
  • An understanding of the importance of emotional intelligence in managing oneself and others and an ability to maintain professional integrity even when under pressure.

What the school offers its staff

Right now we are searching for exceptional talent and offering opportunities to be part of something unique.

We have high ambitions for our staff as well as our students. As you will be investing in our young people, we will invest in you.

As well as financial incentives, your career pathway will be developed with you and will include:

  • Progression opportunities both internally and externally through our bespoke CPE programme and outstanding links with Ambitions School Leadership, Teach First, East London Consortium and others
  • Outstanding mentoring/coaching programme with all staff having access to Lead Practitioner support through our Inspires Team
  • Bespoke and individualised programme for ECTs and Teach First participants
  • Innovative professional development through our stranded CPE programme for all staffing levels

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. DBS check required.

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About Hornsey School for Girls

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
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School size
754 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Phone number
020 8348 6191

Hornsey School for Girls is consistently in the top 20% of schools nationally as recognised by SSAT for the past 5 years

Pupils enjoy school and are safe. They spoke of the sense of family they get from being in a small school. Relationships between staff and pupils are positive. They reflect respect and kindness, both of which are at the core of this community school’s ethos. Ofsted 2022

Arranging a visit to Hornsey School for Girls

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email execpa@hornseyschool.com.

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