Teacher of English

Teacher of English (Secondary)

Start Date: September 2022

“Pupils are proud to attend this school. They say it is friendly, warm and safe. Pupils have respectful relationships with teachers.”  

“Teachers are enthusiastic subject experts. They check pupils’ understanding often. Pupils’ work and attitudes to learning reflect teachers’ high expectations.”

Ofsted 2021

An opportunity has arisen to join this high achieving, successful, well-ordered and caring mixed comprehensive school for students aged eleven to sixteen in which students have very positive attitudes towards their learning and are supported fully in all aspects of wellbeing. 

At Redden Court School we prioritise the development of outstanding teaching and learning alongside wellbeing.  All members of the school community are cared for, valued and listened to, we support and challenge our students to aspire to be the very best that they can be; enabling them to be responsible, capable and ambitious citizens. We have the highest expectations of our students and staff.

We invest in our staff to help them to become the best possible teachers they can be. There are excellent opportunities for people who work hard. Effort is often recognised in career development. Many who came to us as NQTs now have substantial leadership roles. Our CPD programme and collegiate approach are highly effective. 

If you are an inspiring, enthusiastic Teacher of English who recognises that the best practitioners always want to improve, we would like to talk to you.  This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward thinking school that celebrates success for all; developing the talents of students and staff alike.  

Our English Faculty is an innovative team of 10 who have a wealth of experience and expertise in the fundamental areas of English Language, Literature, Film Studies, Drama and Journalism. We pride ourselves on sharing our love of literary traditions and writers’ craft with the aim of enthusing our students too. 

We have dedicated English classrooms including a Library that is well stocked with engaging and aspirational reads. The successful candidate must be able to teach Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 English to an outstanding standard. We are a collegiate team who are intent on creating a dynamic learning journey within English and are keen to welcome a colleague who will embrace creative teaching and learning. It is expected that the candidate has experience of teaching both English Language and Literature. We will gladly accept applications from ECTs, recently qualified and experienced teachers. The ability to demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and to consistently teach inspirational lessons within this highly committed faculty is essential.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment.  We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation.

References from 2 previous employers will be sought prior to interview.

To apply, please complete an application form here and return to jobapplications@sfaet.co.uk by the deadline of  Monday, 21st February 2022 at 12pm.  Interviews will take place Wednesday, 2nd March 2022.