Teacher of English
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Cove School
Farnborough, Hampshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR/UPR plus R & R
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April/September 2018
- Apply by:
- 10 November 2017
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational English teacher from January 2018. You will have a passion for your subject along with the drive, energy and enthusiasm to work within the existing team to ensure the students continue to make good progress and develop a love for English.
It is important that you have a strong knowledge and are up to speed on the changes to the current curriculum at Key Stage 3 and 4. The English department are situated together in the centre of the school and have consistently maintained good outcomes in all measures, with GCSE results well above the national average.
Cove School is an 11-16 school and has approximately 1,000 pupils on roll. The school is within easy travelling of London, the historical city of Winchester and the beautiful New Forest. It is an exceptionally exciting time to be at Cove School. A school that is a rapidly improving, works closely with the local authority and with other schools across Hampshire.
Further details and an application form are available online, on our website www.cove.hants.sch.uk or contact Miss Linda Ware on 01252 542397 or e-mail at l.ware@cove.hants.sch.uk
Candidates who wish to talk with the Headteacher about this post, or visit the school in advance of submitting an application, are very welcome to do so.
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About Cove School
Cove School is a larger than average 11-16 secondary co-educational establishment, located in the north of Hampshire. We are a local authority school within easy commute of London, the historic city of Winchester and the beautiful scenery of the New Forest.
We are a forward thinking, caring and most important of all, happy school. Students of all abilities and social backgrounds work hard to achieve high standards. We pride ourselves on the support and CPD we offer to all staff, especially new staff entering the profession and the school. Having motivated, well-supported staff is key to the future success of every student who enters Cove.
We have developed a strong house system which provides highly effective care, guidance and support to meet the needs of all students. As a result, we are embedding a culture of, "every child, every classroom, every day achieving excellence." This is based around the Cove 5Cs – Courtesy, Cooperation, Commitment, Creativity and Challenge.
Extra-curricular provision is excellent with students having access to a wide range of sports activities, music and drama productions. In addition we offer a wide range of other clubs including science, chess, reading and computing, all of which contribute to the rich range of experiences for students at Cove. We also encourage members of staff to get involved.
Our student profile:
- Just under 1000 students on roll.
- Students eligible for free school meals is below national average.
- Students with disabilities and those with special educational needs is below national average.
- We have a specialist unit for students who are hearing impaired and all rooms are equipped with specialist audio equipment.
- Students from ethnic minorities are below national average.
- Students who enter Cove School from our local primaries are generally above national average in prior attainment.
Please explore our website – www.coveschool.uk - to gain a flavour of what it means to be part of the Cove School community. To gain an even better idea, please do come and visit us and see us in action during the normal school day. We sincerely hope you will be inspired to apply to join us and be a part of the exciting journey we are on.
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