Teacher of English

The School

Calthorpe Park School is a highly successful place to learn and grow. The school is in an exciting phase of ongoing development as its numbers increase year on year within the context of outstanding standards of care and expectation. The school’s projected growth over a number of years creates many ongoing opportunities for staff to develop, enhance and advance their careers within the same institution. 

Job/Person Summary

We wish to appoint a dynamic and committed Teacher of English to join our Calthorpe community. As a teacher at CPS, you must be an excellent classroom practitioner with student learning and engagement at the core of your principles. You will also be able to inspire and enthuse our young people in their knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of the English curriculum. This post could be suitable for an ECT or a more experienced colleague. 

The OfSTED inspection in December 2022 concluded that:

‘Leaders are ambitious for all pupils to achieve well and develop into well-rounded individuals. Pupils enjoy learning the challenging curriculum.’

‘Pupils learn well across the curriculum and are well prepared for the next steps in their education.’

‘Pupils are safe and trust staff to help them if they are worried about anything.’

‘The promotion of mental health is a high priority in the school.’

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria.

Prior to interview, an online search will be conducted to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. This is in line with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in a school environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at this school.