Teacher of English
The Henry Box School
Witney, West Oxfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- TMR/UPR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 8 February 2019
Job overview
The Henry Box School is a successful, thriving mixed comprehensive school of over 1,200 students situated on Church Green in the historic market town of Witney. The school was founded in 1660 by local man, Henry Box, and the beautiful original school building is still in daily use in the centre of our attractive site. We are proud of our history and tradition and very excited about our future.
We are looking for a well-qualified, committed and enthusiastic Teacher of English to join our successful 11-18 comprehensive school. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented and well qualified teacher to join a strong and successful English Faculty. Applications are welcome from NQTs or experienced teachers. Visits to the school are welcome, by prior arrangement.
The English Faculty consists of 9 teachers with good administrative support. One member of the team is a House Leader, whilst the Headteacher is also an English teacher. The School Leader for English is supported by an Assistant School leader who is currently responsible for monitoring and improving students’ progress, and colleagues who are in charge of Key Stage 5 and the development of teaching strategies. All these staff work closely together to plan a coherent, valuable progression through the key stages. This arrangement is designed to be flexible in order to create continuity and allow opportunities for staff development. The department works closely as a team offering professional support in a friendly environment. Regular meeting time is given to the collaborative planning and sharing of resources and each member of the team is encouraged to take some responsibility for the management and development of the department.
The English Faculty is committed to excellent teaching for all students, and this is reflected in varied classroom activities and lesson planning. The principles and practices of formative assessment form a vital part of our planning and delivery of the English curriculum across the three Key Stages. A clear focus on preparing students for summative assessments and national examinations are also built into curriculum maps at all stages.
We wish to appoint an energetic, creative and enthusiastic English teacher who is committed to the development of both the subject and the department. The successful candidate should be able to inspire and motivate students as well as have the ability to work well as part of a lively and professional team.
Selection Criteria
Essential
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4
• Effective behaviour management
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Knowledge of planning, assessment and record-keeping
• Commitment to further training and development
• Conscientious, enthusiastic and positive
• The ability to relate well to students, staff and parents
• Willingness and ability to be an effective tutor, including a willingness to teach PSHE
Desirable
• Ability to teach KS5
• Willingness to contribute to extra-curricular activities
• Evidence of improving practice by identifying and meeting CPD needs
The school was inspected by Ofsted in November 2017 and was judged as ‘good’ in every category. The GCSE examination results in 2018 were good, with excellent ‘A’ Level results.
In the meantime, if you have any queries about this role, please do not hesitate to contact Abbie Muchecheti (HR Manager) on 01993 848166 Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4:00pm (email jobs@millacademy.co.uk).
Attached documents
About The Henry Box School
The Henry Box School is a large secondary school with academy status located in Witney, Oxfordshire, England. The school has a catchment area of the town of Witney and many surrounding villages such as Ducklington and Aston. It has approximately 1200 students, aged 11 - 18. The Latin motto of the Henry Box School is Studio Floremus, which can be translated as 'By study we flourish'. The site was purchased in 1660 by grocer Henry Box, who established the school in his hometown after becoming a successful businessman in London. The schoolhouse, still surviving, and now a Grade II listed building.
The school has had a recent Ofsted inspection (February 2023), the school maintained its 'good school' status.
Headteacher
Wendy Hemmingsley
Values and Vision
We believe that every child has the right to go to a good school and that every child should have the opportunity to transform their life, whatever their starting point. Five key questions underpin our vision of 'transforming lives through inspirational education':
Are we securing equity?
Is our leadership driving improvement?
Is our curriculum irrestible?
Are we research informed?
Are we managing resources effectively?
The Henry Box School is one of the founding schools of The Mill Academy Trust. Schools, staff and children within the Trust benefit from a strong ethos of support and collaboration. We also challenge ourselves to be even better, every day. We are not content with always doing what we've always done. The new educational landscape requires new ways of thinking, leading and operating and, at Henry Box, we aim to build on tradition and educate for the future.
Ofsted report
Our latest Ofsted report can be found at: https://www.henrybox.oxon.sch.uk/296/ofsted-report or attached below.
Professional Development
The school invests heavily in staff CPD, our booklet is attached which gives a flavour of what is on offer. The school is one of only 14 schools in the country to be awarded the Teacher Development Trust's Gold Award for our CPD programmes for our staff.
Professional Development is central to our work and we offer opportunities and support for all staff to develop their skills. From our excellent NQT programme through to our ‘Future Leader’ programme, we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best. Being the lead school in our multi academy trust, we can also offer the opportunity for colleagues to develop their careers beyond one school if this is their area of interest.
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