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English Teacher - Maternity cover from April 2023

English Teacher - Maternity cover from April 2023

Wetherby Preparatory School

Westminster

Salary:
Remuneration for this post is in accordance with the Alpha Plus pay scale
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
April 2023
Apply by:
6 February 2023

Job overview

The Post

Wetherby Preparatory School are looking for a career minded and enthusiastic English teacher to join our team from April 2023 to cover maternity leave until March 2024. There is the possibility of a contract extension at the end of the maternity cover for a permanent position. This is a full-time role. Applications are welcome from those with appropriate independent or maintained sector experience, including secondary schools and ECT teachers.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified, imaginative, and committed teacher who works both independently and as part of a team. Applicants will teach across Year 4, 5, 7 and 8 and join an innovative, forward-thinking and dynamic team. The position would suit teachers who are able to inspire pupils of all abilities to develop their full potential.

Experience of teaching in Key Stage 2 is essential as is a thorough up-to-date knowledge and experience of the curriculum. What is also important is your ability to interact and support children in a positive way to foster their enthusiasm for learning, and to have the skills and maturity required to take on the teaching duties and responsibilities. 

The School

Wetherby Preparatory School is a thriving and highly successful non-selective, independent school in Marylebone with 384 boys, aged 7 to 13. The school is heavily oversubscribed and extremely successful in securing pupils’ entry into the preparatory school of their choice. It is part of the Alpha Plus Group of schools, which is one of the country's leading educational groups.

Remuneration

The Alpha Plus Group has its own salary scale, which is above the Central London Maintained Scale. A salary at the appropriate point on the Teachers’ scale will be offered to the successful candidate and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Safeguarding

Wetherby Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all Wetherby Preparatory School staff and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure via the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and will have DBS clearance. This check will be carried out alongside other relevant pre-employment checks. References will be taken up and carefully checked.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please click the link below for further information on employing Ex-Offenders: Policy on employment of ex-offenders.pdf (alphaplusgroup.co.uk)

Application Process

Please apply in confidence by completing the online application form and equal opportunities monitoring form found on the Alpha Plus Group careers page. The careers page can be found via the following link https://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/alphaplusgroup/vms/e/alpha_plus_group/positions/delKKkBWHjmlA7t8kvksmB

Also available on the careers page is a copy of the Job Description.

Only those candidates who have been shortlisted will be responded to. Closing date for applications is Friday 3 February 2023. Interviews will take place w/c 6 February or earlier for the right candidate. 

WETHERBY PREPARATORY SCHOOL

ENGLISH TEACHER

Responsible to: Headteacher, Senior Management Team (SMT)

1.      Introduction

The post holder will be a member of the teaching staff at Wetherby Preparatory School and will hold responsibility for delivering the English curriculum to all year groups as delegated by the Headteacher.

2.      Main Responsibilities

  • To prepare English lessons across Year groups 4-8.
  • To attend curriculum meetings with respect to the English Department.
  • To develop and promote the English Department in conjunction with the Head of English
  • To take responsibility for a Club during Friday afternoon Club time.
  • To assist with any residential field trips and day visits to local sites of educational interest.
  • To ensure appropriate materials and related equipment are ordered and maintained in conjunction with the SMT.
  • To use interesting, inspiring and innovative displays.
  • To attend INSET as required by the SMT.
  • To attend Staff Meetings, Parents’ Evenings and any other functions as required by the SMT.
  • To undertake a certain amount of administration, and other tasks related to the post either at the direction of the SMT or by using his/her initiative.
  • To play a full part in the life of the School and to undertake pastoral/supervisory duties as required.
  • To take responsibility for a form group.
  • Abide by the objectives and targets of the school, and follow the procedures and practices utilised in all aspects of the work, including computerised and manual systems and the maintenance of relevant records.
  • Fulfil personal requirements where appropriate with regard to school policies and procedures, particularly safeguarding, health and safety, equal opportunities, customer care and promotion of the school’s core values.
  • To attend any other meetings deemed appropriate to the post.
  • To write reports on the boys in his/her care.
  • To carry out any additional duties which may from time to time be required by the SMT.
  • To exercise appropriate professionalism, discretion and confidentiality in the carrying out of all duties described above.
  • To teach all boys to the best of his/her ability at all times
  • To attend any such courses deemed necessary by the SMT for the continuation and improvement of the School and its boys.
  • To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest standard and to reflect that high standard in dress and general appearance.


The salary for English Teacher is set according to the Salary Scale of the Alpha Plus Group. The Alpha Plus Group provides its own private pension scheme for all staff.

(You) have responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of boys and young people for whom you are responsible, or with whom you come into contact in the school. It is your responsibility to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times. If at any time you identify any instance that a child or young person is at risk you must report your concerns immediately to the Designated Senior Person or the Head.

Note: This job description is indicative of the duties and responsibilities of the post but does not form part of any contract of employment. All jobs within the school evolve over time and their features vary from year to year.

About Wetherby Preparatory School

About Wetherby Preparatory School

Wetherby Preparatory School is an independent, selective day school for boys aged 7 to 13. The prep school first opened in central London in 2004 and has 380 pupils on roll. The school’s motto is “Participes Civitatis” (being part of a community).

Headteacher

Mark White

Values and vision

Wetherby Preparatory School has developed a reputation over the years as one of the most sought-after prep schools for boys in Central London. We attribute that success, of course, to a meticulously planned academic curriculum, which sees our boys continue their senior education at some of the most prestigious schools, but then there is our extraordinary range of sporting, club and excursion opportunities, which introduces our boys to such varied experiences, endowing them with the life skills to address new challenges with a spirit of optimism and flexibility of outlook. We promote a “can do” culture at our school, one in which boys are equipped with a value system that serves and supports them throughout their time with us and well into the future, helping them to become the well-balanced, responsible young men that they do.

But, this is not achieved by us in isolation. We believe strongly in a “Wetherby Community”. A productive relationship between parents and school is integral to our boys’ success story. We do not wish to keep our parents at arm’s length, indeed we welcome your engagement with us. Being a Wetherby parent is just as important as being a Wetherby boy and we look forward to meeting you and getting to know you over the years to come.

ISI Report

“Pupil’s personal development is excellent. Relationships between staff and pupils are of the highest quality. As they progress through the school, pupils learn to be tolerant, courteous and considerate of others. Behaviour is usually excellent. The boys are extremely proud of their school. They are confident in their own abilities and aspire to excellence in all areas of school life. Excellent pastoral care is provided by all staff, both teaching and non-teaching, which contributes most effectively to the pupils’ development.

The progress and achievement of pupils in lessons is excellent. This success is enhanced by dynamic, specialist teaching and the boys’ determination to succeed. They are extremely positive about the quality of education provided and have excellent attitudes to learning. The school fully meets its aim of providing ‘an education in the round’, with exceptional breadth in its extra-curriculum programme, enabling pupils to achieve highly in a great range of activities, from singing to fencing. The pupils also benefit from many day and residential visits, including several trips abroad. The excellent curriculum contributes effectively to learning with a particular strength in English and mathematics. The best teaching is excellent.”

Please view the school’s Inspection reports here:

https://www.isi.net/school/wetherby-preparatory-school-7624

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