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Teacher of English

Teacher of English

King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys

Handsworth

  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
1st September 2018
Apply by:
2 March 2018

Job overview

Teacher of English 

Salary: Main Scale / UPS

Required for September 2018. We are looking for a highly motivated, well qualified and enthusiastic teacher of English to join a successful English Department. The successful candidates will be able to teach to ‘A’ Level. English is a popular subject at A Level, with courses in English Literature being offered. Applications are welcomed from newly qualified teachers and experienced teachers alike.

We aim to consolidate recent developments and move the School on to higher achievements, while improving the facilities we provide for the students and staff. Recent developments include substantial work on the curriculum, teaching and learning and also on monitoring, evaluation and review. Considerable work has also been carried out in improving the School’s facilities with the recent completion of a £1.6 million Sixth Form Centre.

For further details and an application pack and/or to arrange a visit please contact Aga Dabska (HR Manager) on 0121 554 2794 ext.208 or email adabska@handsworth.bham.sch.uk or visit the School website www.handsworth.bham.sch.uk

Closing date for applications is midday on Friday 2nd March 2018

Interviews will be held on w/b Monday 5th March 2018

We place a priority on safeguarding children and are an equal opportunity employer

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About King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys

Handsworth Grammar School (HGS) is voluntary aided, selective grammar school in Handsworth, Birmingham. The school admits boys from the age of 11-18 and, since 1997, girls into its sixth form. Founded in 1862, it the oldest surviving selective school in Birmingham.

Lessons focus on both learning habits as well as learning the content of courses and topics. The ten learning habits Handsworth Grammar School aims to build include collaborating, questioning, listening, planning and distillation.

A new £1.6 million sixth form centre, offering students their own bespoke area, is linked to the Lodge, where there is a one-stop shop for careers advice and guidance and examinations advice and guidance.

Headmaster

Mr T Johnson

Values and vision

Handsworth Grammar School aims to be centre of excellence, taking a creative, innovative and forward thinking approach to learning while both retaining the traditional values of its foundation and embracing the opportunities offered by the technological developments of the modern world.

The school has designed a balanced curriculum and endeavours to challenge its students to give of their best in all areas and support them in their efforts, as well as to help them develop self-respect, independence and initiative.

A climate of trust, openness and co-operation is promoted and a commitment made to developing a sense of community at the school and beyond.

Ofsted

“Relationships are excellent. Pupils respect their teachers and value their support. They are equally respectful of each other. Pupils are studious and classrooms are places of high-quality learning.”

View Handsworth Grammar School’s latest Ofsted report

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