Teacher of English (KS3-4; Full-time or part-time)

Introduction

The Governors are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teacher of English maintaining the excellent standards of learning and opportunity at Cransley School. This role has become available due to the retirement of the current English department leader.

The successful candidate will understand, value and nurture Cransley School’s ethos and will build upon the School’s success, whilst preserving its culture and mission statement of Seeking Excellence; Nurturing Relationships and Venturing Beyond.

The successful candidate will carry out the professional duties of a school teacher as set out in the current Teachers’ Standards.  There may be opportunities for more substantial and sustained responsibilities in the future.

The candidate will teach a full or part-time (0.8) timetable of English across the ability and age range of the School, from KS3 to GCSE, reviewing, enhancing and delivering agreed stimulating, relevant and engaging schemes of work. 

Contract: Permanent, subject to probation period

Salary: Cransley Main Pay Scale only. Additional TLR points may be available for sustained and substantial projects being undertaken.

The School

Cransley is a leading Independent Day School for boys and girls aged from 4 to 16, set in the idyllic rural estate of Belmont Hall on Warrington Road between Northwich and Stretton, near the beautiful village of Great Budworth.  

Our school is characterised by its small class sizes, excellent relationships, cutting-edge educational technology, and exceptional experienced practitioners with a passion for their subject and the well-being of pupils, and we are small enough to do this with lasting and consistent success.

Our GCSE results and KS2 results are amongst the very best of maintained and independent settings, and amongst the best in Cheshire. Furthermore, as an inclusive school, our value-added score is one of the highest in the country. 

Our offer

• small class sizes, under 20 (less at GCSE);
• increased holidays, compared to maintained settings. 
• the independence of a curriculum which suits our children and their futures;
• a small caring community where individuals (staff, parents and pupils) are at the very core and purpose of the school; 
• the opportunities to work with experienced and highly respected senior specialist colleagues, sharing expertise;
• a vibrant, happy, studious workplace with a focus on the enjoyment of learning;
• an excellent school community with delightful children and supportive, engaged parents;
• a beautiful rural setting;
• active and supportive governors and parents.

Personal Specification 

The ideal candidate would have the following key skills, experience and attributes: 

Qualifications and Experience 

• A good relevant degree, with teaching qualification. 
• Evidence of training and/or delivery of the GCSE English Curriculum (Cransley School delivers the AQA English Syllabus).
• Good understanding and knowledge of current educational issues for the 11 – 16 age group.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, in addition to the DFE Teaching Standards.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to listen, consult and discuss
• Excellent ICT and Literacy skills 
• Willingness to be visible and act as a high profile ambassador for the School to current and prospective parents, feeder schools and the wider community 
• Knowledge of multi-sensory, collaborative and interactive problem-solving and investigatory approach to learning in English, with an emphasis of excellent assessment of/for learning systems techniques.
• Ability to lead, inspire and motivate pupils of all abilities. 
• Ability to lead and drive innovation in technology across the curriculum, as well as project management skills 
• Ability to manage change successfully 
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Highly efficient, with excellent time management skills 
• Commitment to achieving the highest possible academic standards including extra-curricular learning.

Personal 

• Natural empathy with the underlying pastoral ethos of Cransley School; 
• Commitment to the welfare of pupils, including taking the role as a form tutor if required
• Excellent judgement and integrity 
• Impressive personal presence, able to act as an ambassador and advocate for the School 
• Confident and assured communicator 
• Strong, dynamic and inspirational 
• Strong leader and team player 
• Calm and collected under pressure 
• Strategic and forward-looking 
• Adaptable, collaborative and decisive 
• Ability to delegate and trust as appropriate 
• Knowledgeable and approachable, able to relate to pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.

How to Apply

We hope you may find our wonderful school of interest and see your successful future here. We look forward to your potential application and demonstration of the skills you may be able to bring to Cransley.

An opportunity to tour the school is available with the Headteacher on Wednesday 5th June at 4.15pm. Please contact cholt@cransleyschool.org.uk to arrange.

CRANSLEY SCHOOL IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN, AND APPLICANTS MUST BE WILLING TO UNDERGO CHILD PROTECTION SCREENING APPROPRIATE TO THE POST, INCLUDING CHECKS WITH PAST EMPLOYERS AND AN ENHANCED DBS CHECK (LIST 99, DECLARATION OF FITNESS TO WORK, DECLARATION OF ASSOCIATION).