Teacher of English
Uppingham School
Rutland
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive salary plus benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 21 January 2019
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified or experienced Teacher of English to inspire and challenge pupils at one of the leading schools in the UK.
You will play a key role empowering pupils to enjoy English at the highest academic levels, ensuring every child is able to write well, enjoy literature in its many forms, and know how to interpret and analyse text.
Teachers at Uppingham also play a full part in the life of this seven-day week boarding school, by taking on responsibilities in addition to classroom teaching.
If you are a strong, dynamic character with excellent subject knowledge, classroom management skills and the ability to build rapport with pupils we would be delighted to hear from you.
Applications are also welcome from graduates seeking to qualify whilst working.
English is a popular subject at the school. Throughout the year a number of different activities contribute to the enrichment of the pupils’ experience, with writers’ workshops, visits by poets, academics and professional theatre companies, in addition to external visits to Stratford, Leicester and
London. The department is also involved in the production of the annual School magazine ‘1584’ and a satirical review.
In return, Uppingham School offers several benefits such as a pension scheme, a 50% contribution to premiums for the School’s private health scheme, as well as free membership of the School’s dual-use Sports Centre and a school fee discount scheme for children of staff. Staff accommodation may be available.
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
Closing date: Monday 21st January 2019, 9.00am.
Interviews: Thursday 31st January 2019.
Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About Uppingham School
Uppingham School is a mixed, Church of England independent secondary school with sixth form and boarding, located in Leicestershire. The secondary school, situated in Uppingham has approximately 791 students on record.
Uppingham School was founded in 1584, originally as a school for boys. In 1975 girls were admitted, and it became fully co-educational as of 2001. The majority of students attending the secondary school are boarders.
Headmaster
Dr Richard J Maloney
Values and vision
Uppingham School wants to provide students with a varied and stimulating curriculum, while nurturing them to become happy, responsible and respectful members of the community. The Leicestershire secondary school focuses on developing individual talents and nurtures students to achieve to the highest of their ability to reach their full potential. Extra-curricular activities are encouraged for pupils to gain experience outside of the classroom across sport, theatre and the arts. The school’s main vision is for all students to feel a sense of belonging.
Independent School Inspectorate
“Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards work and study. They have good literacy skills at all ages and articulate ideas and opinions fluently. Work is generally presented neatly and pupils’ note-taking is effective. They develop good numeracy skills and their capacity to think critically is notable. Creative abilities are well developed and their exploration of ideas is particularly marked in their enrichment activities. Pupils’ study habits are good. In the lessons observed, pupils worked very well with each other, and also worked well independently. They enjoy their work and this stems in part from the good-natured atmosphere in lessons. Pupils use information and communications technology (ICT) proficiently.”
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