Teacher of English
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The Ashcombe School
Surrey
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- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Sept 18
- Apply by:
- 19 February 2018
Job overview
Teacher of English
- Imaginative and enthusiastic Dept with many theatre trips.
- 60 students /year do A/L English. All KS4 pupils do both English Language and English Lit GCSEs (80% 9-4) and very positive value-added (P8 En = 0.3)
- The department was praised in the last OFSTED inspection ("English is taught well", "Teaching is consistently good in English..." "In one lesson students were observed reciting sections from Macbeth and clearly enjoyed doing so.") ,
- Keen to develop still further the academic successes which have been gained by the pupils right across the ability range including a number of students going on to study at degree level at Oxbridge and other universities.
Excellent NQT programme, commended in Investors in People Report "a great place to work". NQT salary backdated to 1st August
This is one of many positive comments in the Report reflecting the strong support for all staff. “The content and pace of the school’s NQT programme and the support provided by mentors is rated highly” with one NQT confirming “You felt supported, not overburdened or pressurised”. The Report continues: “People value the breadth of opportunities for development - 'They've progressed me so far since I've been here'"
The Ashcombe School is a mixed 11-18 comprehensive school for pupils of all abilities. There are approximately 1390 pupils on roll (with nearly 300 in the Sixth Form). The school is highly sought-after, with around 230 pupils in each year. The school's academic success is widely recognised. We continue to have a broad & balanced GCSE based curriculum for all pupils (80% entered for EBacc). A fifth of pupils gain 2+ A* GCSE, 75% gain 9-4 in English + Maths, similarly 70-80% A*-C in the other core subjects, and there is strong subject value-added The Sixth Form has nearly 300 students offering 25 subjects at A-level, where the average points score per student is around 300 UCAS pts but with a very open approach to entry.
We gained Language College Status in September 1998. The school’s approach has been one of “extra opportunities” and sharing. We became a Leadership Partner School in 2009 and the school continues to have a strong outward-facing approach and offers help to many schools. This spirit of cooperation and partnership working is fundamental to South East Surrey Schools Education Trust (SESSET), the MAT we have formed as a partnership with 2 other like-minded schools to keep the ethos of the school the same.
Our extensive extra-curricular opportunities range from sporting events to local and international trips (incl Build Africa in Uganda) to European exchanges to musical groups and our highly acclaimed dramatic and musical productions.
We are a high achieving genuinely comprehensive school with a strong 6th Form, praised in the recent Ofsted report for the exceptional pastoral care and high levels of attainment across the ability range
See website www.ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk > "About the School" > "For prospective staff" for more details and an application form or use downloadable TES form or e-mail: HR@ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk
Closing date is 4pm on Monday 19th February 2018
THE ASHCOMBE SCHOOL,
Ashcombe Road, Dorking, Surrey RH4 1LY
Tel: 01306 886312
www.ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk
Day nursery facilities on site
Attached documents
About The Ashcombe School
The Ashcombe School is a high-achieving genuinely comprehensive school with a very successful Sixth Form and is a vibrant and inspiring place to work. We continually look to support exceptional pastoral care, high levels of attainment across the ability range and provide an enviable range of extra-curricular activities to prepare and enable young people to lead fulfilled lives.
We are ambitious for all our students and staff and each year are proud to have a strong cohort who not only go on to the most prestigious universities and courses, but to a range of other challenging and high-quality opportunities. We have an unwavering commitment to inclusion to ensure that every young person who comes into the school is supported and challenged to reach their potential.
Located in Dorking in the heart of the beautiful Surrey Hills, with excellent travel connections, the school has well-resourced teaching facilities for all subjects. The school is continuing a significant and innovative programme of modernisation and improvement to classrooms, communal spaces, dining areas and sports facilities, ensuring a stimulating and inspirational environment for staff and students.
Working at The Ashcombe is challenging and rewarding and ensures the school enjoys a strong level of staff retention.
10 Reasons to join us at The Ashcombe School
- Excellent ECT programme including salary backdated to August
- Visible, active, and supportive Senior Leadership Team
- Students who are enthusiastic, fun, and respectful
- A whole staff team which is inclusive and welcoming
- A school which is highly valued by parents and has a clear place in the community
- Career development programme for all staff
- Part of a small independent MAT with opportunities to work with colleagues from two secondary schools
- A wide-ranging offer of extracurricular activities and trip opportunities
- Additional benefits including staff gym, free lunches for duty and INSET
- Work-life and family-friendly policies
Our staff and students are our strongest reasons to join us, and are very happy to confirm this to visitors and candidates – come and see for yourself.
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