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Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Regent High School

Camden

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Salary:
Main Pay Scale
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2019
Apply by:
25 January 2019

Job overview

Are you a dynamic and inspiring English teacher looking for the opportunity to enthuse students about your subject and raise their achievement? 

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and passionate teacher to join our innovative English department which has a strong collaborative teamwork ethic, and a commitment to driving and improving attainment. All students study both English Language and English Literature to GCSE and, in our expanding and successful Sixth Form, both English Literature and Media Studies are highly popular and successful A Level subjects.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of the driving force behind the evolution of our school in an outstanding 21st century learning environment. 

Applicants will show enthusiasm towards joining our dynamic, dedicated and supportive team. Candidates will demonstrate the highest standards of delivery in order to raise attainment, while displaying a commitment to motivating young people.

Regent High School is an 11-19 mixed comprehensive school with an inspiring and dynamic curriculum that challenges all students to realise their full potential and equips them with the skills required for success in the competitive 21st century. The school prides itself on the extensive array of opportunities it offers students and staff, through the school’s established business, commercial and creative partnerships. Opportunities range from careers projects with British Land, to the successful mentoring programme with The Rothschild Group and film-making projects with the British Library.  Located in Camden, in the heart of Central London, we are just a few minutes’ walk away from the transport hubs of Kings Cross St Pancras and Euston stations, and are within easy reach of the West End.

For further information about the post, informal visits to the school and an application pack, please visit our website at www.regenthighschool.org.uk.  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.


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About Regent High School

Location and surroundings 

Regent High School is located in vibrant Camden, minutes from both Euston and St Pancras International Stations, giving easy access to the whole of London’s cultural and leisure opportunities.  The school’s state-of-the art building opened in 2014 and offers an inspiring working environment. Regent High School became the first school to be a member of the King’s Cross Knowledge Quarter, and is currently the only secondary school member.  We work closely with a number of Knowledge Quarter partners, including the British Library, Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design, University of the Arts London, The Francis Crick Institute, the Wellcome Trust and others to provide additional opportunities for students, staff and parents/carers. 

Parking  

Driving to Regent High School is discouraged.  We are served by excellent transport links.  Parking around the school is limited and can be expensive.  Very limited on-site parking is available by prior arrangement for applicants with a specific need.  

Transport links  

Regent High School is a short walk from the mainline train and Underground stations at Euston, St Pancras International and King's Cross. Additionally, the London Underground station at Mornington Crescent is a few minutes' walk from the school.  A number of buses stop close to the school: the 46 and 214 on Crowndale and Pancras Roads; the 168 and 253 on Eversholt Street, and the 10, 30, 59, 73, 91, 205, 390, 476 stop outside the British Library or St Pancras International Station on Euston Road.  The Transport for London (TfL) website provides more information about travelling around London and a Journey Planner tool.

Overall environment

Regent High School is an 11-19 co-educational comprehensive school, based in the heart of London, committed to developing confident individuals ready for success in the 21st century.  Our £25 million, RIBA Award-winning building provides a world-class learning environment, rich in facilities and resources, granting unrivalled opportunities to our aspirational students and providing an excellent environment for staff.  We provide our students with an exceptional education, taught by talented, enthusiastic and motivated teaching staff.  Our challenging and stimulating lessons are designed to ensure all students achieve and exceed their full potential, while our rich extra-curricular opportunities encourage students to develop their leadership skills, resilience and initiative. 

Our thriving Sixth Form sees a significant number of students progressing each year on to higher education, with many gaining places at Russell Group universities.  As part of our passion for developing confident and ambitious leaders, we provide all students with the support and guidance they need to become determined and assertive young adults, ready for successful future careers.  True to our values as a pioneering and innovative school, we provide opportunities for our students to mentor their younger peers, become Student Leaders, gain election to the School Council, and undertake regular enriching trips and visits, often organised with our network of partners from primary schools, leading businesses, cultural organisations, higher education institutions and the local community.  We are constantly aiming to expand these partnerships further, increasing the variety of enrichment on offer for our students and truly positioning ourselves at the heart of the local area and beyond.

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