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English Teacher

Robert Clack School of Science

Barking and Dagenham

  • £36,745 - £56,959 per year
  • Quick apply
  • Expired
Salary:
MPS/UPS (Inner London)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2024
Apply by:
20 May 2024

Job overview

As a result of our recent and continuing school expansion, we are looking for enthusiastic and inspirational English Teacher to join our growing team in September 2024.

 

At Robert Clack School, we encourage pupils to develop a love of language and literature, while exploring a range of important themes and contexts. All pupils develop key skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. They read a range of fiction and non-fiction texts, and are given the opportunity to improve their writing skills through various methods (narrative and descriptive pieces, discursive essays, letters etc.), along with speaking and listening skills via classroom activities (role play, group debate, presentations etc.).

 

Many pupils take part in extra-curricular activities in English such as BBC School Report, reading groups, theatre trips and poetry competitions. We also deliver intervention and revision for our students.

 

We are a high achieving department, that attained fantastic results in the summer. We are looking for an enthusiastic, responsive and reflective teacher to help students to continue to make progress in English.  

 

You must be passionate about teaching and promoting a lifelong enjoyment of English. You will be expected to collaborate with colleagues in the department in planning and delivering lessons across a range of ages and abilities. You must be committed to delivering high quality teaching and learning, while securing outstanding progress for all pupils. Applications are welcomed from both Early Career Teachers and experienced teachers. 

 

The right candidate, for us, will be someone who can demonstrate: -

•      Experience and knowledge of teaching English within a secondary school (ages 11-18);

•      Excellent curriculum knowledge and how to sequence the skills and knowledge needed;

•      A record of / commitment to outstanding teaching and securing high levels of pupil progress;

•      Experience of or a commitment to wider school responsibilities;

•      Exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills;

•      Qualified Teacher Status;

•      An appreciation and an understanding of a school at the heart of the community.

 

Robert Clack School of Science is one of the most successful schools in the UK and we are expanding to become one of the largest schools in the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented, ambitious professional to join the dedicated teaching team within our school. 

 

Reasons to join us:-

Our Pupils: The exemplary behaviour of our pupils is always commented upon by visitors to our school. Our pastoral system is second to none, reinforcing the values and ethos of the school. Pupils understand the importance of mutual respect, compassion for others, discipline, hard work, high expectations, and aspirations.

 

Success: We are hugely oversubscribed with a large Sixth Form. Through our provision of a broad and balanced curriculum, and an extensive range of extra-curricular opportunities, our pupils achieve excellent academic, social and cultural outcomes, despite living in an area of significant disadvantage. At the end of Year 13, our pupils go on to top University destinations, including Oxford and Cambridge.  Many have progressed to employment via apprenticeships or in a variety of industries.

 

Working Conditions: Our pupils need the best quality teachers in the classroom and we support our teachers through enhanced PPA time, minimal bureaucracy, supportive departments, pastoral teams and the leadership team.

 

Professional Advancement: We believe in training, developing and supporting teachers and support staff. Many of our teachers trained at Robert Clack; a number are former pupils of the school, including the Headteacher. We have a Silver award for our CPD from the Teacher’s Development Trust, Investors in People Bronze award and the one time that we entered the Sunday Times Best Public Sector Company we were ranked first for Leadership, My Company and Personal Growth. If you are ambitious, motivated and above all an excellent teacher, there are plenty of opportunities for you to develop at Robert Clack School.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

To view more information about Robert Clack School, please take a look at the school website. If you would like to apply for this position please refer to the Job Description, Person Specification and download the application form which is available with the TES. Please submit your completed application form via the TES or to: mbrown@robertclack.co.uk

 

CVs only will not be accepted. They will only be accepted if accompanied by a completed application form.

 

REQUIRED FOR: September 2024

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 8am on Monday 20 May 2024.

INTERVIEWS TO BE HELD: To be confirmed.

 

Robert Clack School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants must be willing to undergo identity checks, an online internet search, checks with past employers and an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

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About Robert Clack School of Science

Robert Clack School is immensely proud of its excellent reputation in providing the highest quality education to its pupils.  We are committed to delivering a broad and balanced education, one which appreciates the importance of academic qualifications, but one which also recognises the value of vocational qualifications and the extra-curricular of sport, drama, music, the arts and debate.  Despite the considerable achievements to date, Robert Clack School is committed to continually seek ways to improve and develop its facilities and challenge our pupils.  We are determined to deliver the very best education for our pupils, one which will equip them with the knowledge, skills and attributes necessary to fulfil their potential and make a valuable contribution to society.

Robert Clack School is located in the Borough of Barking and Dagenham and is named after Alderman Robert Clack, who served as Mayor of the Borough of Dagenham, as it was then known, between 1940 – 1942.  He was a champion for social justice and equal opportunity.  He worked tirelessly to advance the cause of the people of Dagenham and had great faith in them.  At Robert Clack School, we have faith in our pupils and believe that they have the potential to be as successful as pupils anywhere in the country.  The values by which Alderman Clack lived his life are the values that permeate the daily ethos of the school, the values of mutual respect, compassion, discipline, high expectations and aspirations, and hard work.

In September 2021, our Primary School opened and we became an all-through school. We are continuing to expand each academic year until our Primary School is full from Reception to Year 6.

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