English Teacher - Excellent Secondary School - Sept 24 - Permanent & FT - Croydon

English Teacher – OFSTED Good – low staff turnover - Sept 2024 – Permanent – Croydon

We are actively looking to recruit a talented, intelligent and passionate English Teacher, looking for a full time, permanent English Teacher post this September!

Applicants looking to apply for this exciting English Teacher position MUST be qualified, with UK QTS, have experience teaching the English curriculum (KS3 & 4, ideally 5) within the UK, within a diverse, inner-city school.

Confident, passionate and engaging English ECTs are also welcome to apply, with a proven & supportive ECT induction programme in place!

READ ON & FIND OUT MORE…

ROLE: English Teacher

START: September 2024

CONTRACT: Permanent & Full Time

SALARY: London MPS / UPS

APPLICANTS: Qualified English Teacher – UK QTS a MUST

QUALIFICATIONS: Teaching Qualification & 1^st / 2:1 English degree

SCHOOL: Large, mixed Secondary School – 11-18yrs – 2,000+ pupils

OFSTED: Graded GOOD with OUTSTANDING 6^th Form (2022)

LOCATION: South London – Croydon – ZONE 4 – excellent transport links & staff parking

Please note, this position cannot offer sponsorship to overseas candidates.

The school is a modern, inclusive and supportive secondary school, located in the heart of South London, Croydon. The school site is located a short walk from multiple rail links (zone 4) with free staff parking available on site.

Pupils come from a variety of backgrounds, varying in ability. Teaching is excellent across the board, consistently being observed as good and outstanding. English is a very popular subject and a regular choice at KS5, with the department achieving excellent results year after year.

WHO ARE THE SCHOOL & SLT LOOKING FOR…

• English Teacher
• Qualified English Teachers ONLY to apply - UK QTS a MUST
• Trained via formal, recognised pathway - PGCE, Schools Direct / SCITT or Teach First
• Applications welcome from both ECTs & experienced English Teachers
• Ability to teach English across KS3 & 4 – KS5 an advantage
• 1^st class or 2:1 English degree
• Genuine passion & interest for teaching & your subject
• A passionate, caring & resilient teacher
• Ability to build strong relationships with staff & pupils
• Teaching practice and approach focused on motivating and inspiring pupils.
• Confident & able in meeting the teaching standards to a ‘Good or Outstanding’ level.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOOL…

• Brilliant teaching team in place – talented – passionate - committed.
• Excellent Head of English & SLT in place
• Strong & settled English Department – cohesive & excellent staff morale
• Low staff turnover!
• English is a popular choice at KS5!
• School graded GOOD with OUTSTANDING 6^th form – OFSTED (2022)
• Over 2000 pupils (11-18yrs)
• Modern facilities throughout the school
• Varied & ongoing CPD opportunities.
• South London – Borough of Croydon
• Excellent transport links (Zone 4) & staff parking available

If you are looking to step up or across into a lead role as English Teacher this September, LOOK NO FURTHER! The SLT are looking to interview & appoint after the Easter break – APPLY TODAY.

APPLY for this exciting English Teacher opportunity by applying via this advert. You will be contacted to discuss the school and role immediately if shortlisted.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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English Teacher – OFSTED Good – low staff turnover - Sept 2024 – Permanent – Croydon