Second in English / Teacher of English
Emanuel School
Wandsworth
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2021
- Apply by:
- 12 July 2020
Job overview
Do you want to join the management of a very strong academic team, teaching English to motivated pupils with high aspirations?
In this role, you will support the Head of English in the general running of the department and in the formation of department policy and also lead the co-ordination of Y6-9 in relation to English teaching and learning. Your key responsibilities will include deputising for the Head of English in her absence and supporting with a range of department management tasks as well as taking responsibility for co-ordination of one of the key stages and delivering excellence in teaching.
The role would suit an experienced teacher who can deliver enthusiastic and engaging English literature and language teaching, inspiring our pupils to fulfil their potential.
We expect all staff to undertake a pastoral role as a form tutor, and to get involved in the wider life of the school through its trips, co-curricular activities and outreach programmes. You can find more detailed information about a role within the school in our 'Working at Emanuel' guide.
English at Emanuel
English is one of the strongest departments at Emanuel. There is a very good take up by students at A Level and our recent results in the public examinations are excellent. We are a thriving and happy department and we hold a high profile within the school.
Why Emanuel?
Emanuel is a leading independent day school in south-west London. Pupils are happy, confident and kind, led by a community of supportive teachers who are dedicated to helping each child achieve their best. The staff environment is warm and welcoming, with dedicated initiatives to help individual wellbeing that include:
• An appraisal scheme with a focus on individual professional development
• Sponsorship of postgraduate courses and training opportunities
• Simply Health healthcare plan
• Teacher Pension Scheme provision
• Staff sports teams and access to on-site sports facilities
• Ride-to-Work cycling scheme
• Personal IT tablets for teaching staff
• Social events organised by the common room committee
• Free lunches and refreshments
To apply please click the apply button.
Closing date: Monday 13 July 2020.
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Emanuel School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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About Emanuel School
“The school whole-heartedly fulfils its aims to inspire endeavour, confidence and ambition in its pupils.”
ISI Inspection Report April 2023
Welcome to Emanuel. We are a fully co-ed school of over 1000 pupils, aged 10-18, with over 200 teaching and support staff colleagues.
We are an ambitious community. This summer, 87% of grades at GCSE were awarded 9-7, which is a lift of 37% across recent years. Our A Level A*-A percentage is 53%. This is 20% higher than in 2018 and the school is now recognised as one of the best for academic outcomes in the country. The recent ISI Inspection report noted that: “Pupils make excellent progress across the range of subjects and significant value is added to their academic outcomes.”
We are committed to developing all our major sports and value pupil participation as well as team and individual achievement. The school’s critical build plan will see a significant investment in our on and off-site sports facilities across the next 3-4 years. The same site plan will support the outstanding creative and performing arts teaching at the school, as the school’s plans for a large specialist science teaching block will also allow us to improve our facilities for music and drama, both areas of traditional strength. We were delighted that these areas were recognised in last year’s Independent School of the Year Awards when we won the award for our performing arts.
Beyond the classroom, we have a thriving partnerships programme, helping to develop our pupils at all ages as they participate in this work, and benefiting the local community, with over 1000 primary school children coming to use our site and work with our pupils each month. In 2021 we won the Independent School of the Year Award for our community outreach work.
At the heart of our school is a positive and welcoming culture. We are fortunate to have a committed and talented group of colleagues, people who recognise the importance of everyone at the school having a varied working life, a sense of personal growth and shared enjoyment. We wish you the best of luck with your application.
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