Teacher of English
Stowe School
Buckinghamshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- A very attractive and competitive package is offered
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 3 May 2024
Job overview
Contract type: Permanent
Hours of work: Full Time, Term Time
Salary: A very attractive and competitive package is offered
Anticipated start date: Ideally required for September 2024
Closing date: Friday 3rd May 2024
Interviews Expected: Shortly after closing
Location: Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
Stowe seeks an enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of English.
The successful candidate will be a dynamic classroom practitioner with an energetic and forward-thinking approach to teaching English up to and including GCSE and A Level. We are looking for someone who is able to transfer a love of language and literature. This is a vibrant department and members also often teach across Film, Media and EAL. The ability to teach one of these subjects in addition to English would be an advantage.
A willingness to contribute fully to the Department while also adding to the extra-curricular and pastoral life of a busy boarding school is essential.
Please view the full job description here.
Stowe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and an online background check with our 3rd party provider SP-Index.
The School reserves the right to withdraw the advert before the closing date.
Person Specification
The selection of candidates for short-listing will be based on this specification and candidates should bear this in mind when preparing their application and completing the application form:
Qualifications
Essential;
- An Honours degree (or equivalent) in the relevant subject(s)
- Qualified Teacher Status
Desirable;
- Qualification in EAL teaching
- Qualification in Film or Media teaching
Specialist Skills & Experience
Essential;
- An ability to motivate, enthuse and influence young people
- A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children
Desirable;
- Experience of classroom teaching
- High levels of competence in the use of ICT for teaching and administration.
- The ability to teach Creative Digital Media Production or EAL
Personal Qualities
Essential;
- A willingness to participate fully in the pastoral care, School duties and extra-curricular activities.
- A passion for English literature and language
- Able and willing to contribute to the faculty team
- Good communication skills
Desirable;
- A candidate willing to take on responsibility for a year group or curriculum area.
To apply now, please download the application form for this job here. We look forward to receiving your application.
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About Stowe School
Stowe is the contemporary co-educational boarding and day school. Pupils at Stowe are educated in a sublime environment in which we help to build confident young people who are proud of their achievements. We emphasise academic achievement alongside other learning experiences.
At Stowe, we believe that every pupil has abilities and talents and we are committed to helping young people develop their potential to the full. Preparing our pupils for life after Stowe begins in their very first year, with teaching and academic support that helps each and every pupil to achieve excellence in whatever field he or she chooses. Our pupils achieve superb GCSE and A level results and our curriculum is broad and innovative. Pupils explore an exceptionally wide range of subjects. Lessons are exciting and fulfilling. We do not restrict teaching styles, our academic staff are specialists who infuse our pupils with their enthusiasm for their subjects, and Stowe’s unique surroundings and unrivalled facilities provide the best environment in which to learn.
Our value added scores place the School in the top 1% nationally. Academic support is given in the classroom and through our tutor system. Each pupil’s attainment is monitored closely and pupils are challenged to set their sights high. Our Virtual Learning Environment provides teachers and pupils with a resource which can be accessed in and outside the classroom, and helps pupils to continue their studies in their own time. Teachers at Stowe embrace new technologies which are proven to improve pupil learning.
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