Teacher of English

Teacher of English                                                    

Full Time - MPS/UPS

Thank you for expressing an interest in the post of Teacher of English at Copthall School.

At Copthall school, we work hard to ensure all girls receive an excellent education which will open up myriad opportunities for them, post-18.

We recognise the role education can play in addressing social inequality and see English as central to this.

We also believe English has a key role to play in developing character, and our curriculum has been designed to teach empathy, understanding and tolerance, and to embody our school’s core values: respect, responsibility, equality for all, support and safety, aspiration.

At Key Stage 4 all students study English Language and Literature. We currently offer English Literature A Level at Key Stage 5, and are looking to also offer English Language A Level in the near future.

The department’s results are consistently strong with more than 85% of students achieving a grade 4 or above at GCSE in 2022. In addition, 63% of A Level students attained an A*-B grade this year.

We are looking to recruit a full time Teacher of English who will join a highly skilled, energetic and passionate team, teaching across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.

The successful candidate will be confident to deliver content at Key Stages 3 and 4 and will ideally have some experience of English Literature at Key Stage 5. They will be a student-centred teacher who is dedicated and will build positive relationships with our amazing young people so that they can inspire a love of learning and a passion for English both in and outside of the classroom.

Academic excellence, inclusivity and strong pastoral care is what Copthall is renowned for. We create a safe and nurturing space and we work in partnership with a range of organisations and companies to build our students’ confidence, broaden their experiences and develop their curious minds.  We believe that all students can achieve highly regardless of their starting points. Our commitment to this belief underpins all aspects of our work with students, staff and families.

Copthall School remains an award winning school from outstanding Governance to students winning national competitions including the Tycoons in Schools Award, for the second time! Our school is led by a decisive leader who was awarded ‘TES Headteacher of the Year Award 2020’ and an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list for Services to Education. This year, 2022/23 our Headteacher is the President of ASCL which means she will be able to represent and influence on a national level. 

Our outcomes for GCSEs and A-Levels/Vocational remain strong as we continue to boast a ‘well-above average’ progress score. We celebrate an excellent success rate in University applications and we are proud that not only do our students gain places in a range of universities including Oxford and LSE, they also secure degree apprenticeships with organisations such as TFL and the Bank of England.

Copthall School prides itself on educating 21st century women for successful careers in STEM, human, social and health sciences, performing arts and creative industries. 

Candidates will need to demonstrate:

• A commitment to our School Values
• The ability to enthuse students with a love of English
• Excellent teaching practices
• The ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and families
• A commitment to, and be passionate about, maintaining and developing high standards of achievement for learners of all abilities across all Key Stages
• A commitment to our ethos of high expectations and no excuses with the belief that every student can succeed
• The resolve to make a real difference to the lives of students
• A commitment to promoting extra-curricular trips and activities 

We Offer:

• An ethos of high expectations for students and staff
• Excellent facilities and resources
• A strong commitment to the professional development of all staff through our CPL Wednesday programme
• A well-being package which includes a well-being day for every member of staff

Copthall is a beacon of success and has been featured regularly on a range of media platforms: https://www.copthallschool.org.uk/238/news-events. Our commitment to staff development and staff welfare is exceptionally strong and is evident in the calm and purposeful atmosphere you will find at our school.  We are looking for staff who are committed to developing confident and capable learners and who are prepared to work hard for every single student.

At Copthall, all staff, whether in teaching or support roles, are highly valued and their contribution to our students is appreciated by the whole school community. The school provides an environment for staff to thrive and develop professionally, whilst enhancing the experience of Copthall students.

Candidates are encouraged to visit the School’s Virtual tour accessible via:  https://360imagephotography.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/Copthall+School/index.htm

Appointment is subject to a clear enhanced DBS check.

How to Apply: Application forms must be completed and are available from the school website: https://www.copthallschool.org.uk/219/staff-recruitment or by phoning the school office on 020 8959 1937

We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.  Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Completed forms should be returned directly to Copthall School at the above address or via email to recruitment@copthall.barnet.sch.uk.

Closing date: Monday 20th February 2023 (9am) – The school reserves the right to commence the interview process at any time prior to the closing date so early application is recommended.

Copthall School is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting safeguarding and the protection of children and vulnerable adults.