Teacher of English
Salesian School
Surrey
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Scale / UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- Immediate Start
- Apply by:
- 30 January 2023
Job overview
Teacher of English Maternity Leave cover with the potential of becoming permanent
To commence: Immediate Start - Full or Part Time will be considered
Closing Date: 30th January 2023 - applications will be reviewed on submission
Salary: Main Scale / Upper Pay Spine
Salesian School is seeking to appoint an exceptional individual to teach and lead in our English department. We welcome applications from new and experienced colleagues, including those looking to move forward in their career or to take on this new challenge in our dynamic, high achieving-school. If you are energetic, enthusiastic and love teaching children then we’d be delighted to hear from you. We are always happy to meet potential applicants prior to interview; please don’t hesitate to contact us (pcarr@salesian.surrey.sch.uk) if you would like any further information or to visit the school.
The English Department at Salesian
The English Department at Salesian is dynamic, progressive and has Learning and Teaching at the heart of everything it does. We are exceptionally proud of our results: last year 51% of our students achieved a 7 -9 at GCSE in English Literature and 88% at 5-9. In English Language, 88% of our students achieved 5-9, with 49% of these grades being 7-9. At A Level, 95% of students secured an A*-B at English Literature, with 65% of these A*/A and 70% A*-B for English Language. We are passionate about constantly evaluating and improving our pedagogy and consider ourselves to be a department that is eager and honoured to drive whole school change.
At Key Stage Three we teach in mixed ability groups in Year 7 as we believe this is the optimum way for all students to settle into the school. Year 10 and Year 11 are taught in ability sets but consistency in the level of outstanding teaching remains the same; we expect every child to aim for the top grades regardless of what class they are in. At Key Stage Four we currently teach English Language and English Literature using the AQA exam board. We are fairly unique in the local area for offering both English Literature and English Language as two entirely separate A-Levels. Both subjects have a large uptake and the range of classes and topics available to teach offers superb CPD opportunities for staff wishing to expand their teaching experience.
As part of a Salesian School we are also committed to extra-curricular projects. We are proud to have had winners at public speaking competitions in the past and run a debating club that has taken part in inter-school competitions this year. Theatre trips are run at every Key Stage and we encourage our most able and talented through university lectures. Passionate about improving standards of literacy, we run a highly successful mentoring programme between Year 11 and Year 8 and Year 10 and Year 7 students which has encouraged confidence in reading as well as allowing students who are considering a career in teaching a chance to develop key skills
We are committed to teacher training and annually accept PGCE trainees from around London to take advantage of our exceptional training and support. We also host trainees from our own SCITT, Teach South East, part of the Teaching School Hub to which we belong. We are always thrilled to receive NQTs for further training believing we benefit as much from their fresh ideas and creativity as they do our guidance and experience.
The successful applicant should be passionate about teaching English, should be committed to continually developing their own Learning and Teaching, be ambitious and keen to lead. We are extremely proud of our department at Salesian and greatly look forward to welcoming a passionate colleague to join our successful and supportive team.
Rebecca Matthews
Assistant Headteacher and Senior Lead for English
rmatthews@salesian.surrey.sch.uk
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About Salesian School
Salesian School is characterised by the philosophy of the Salesian founder St John Bosco (1815-1888). He stressed high educational standards and sound moral and religious education. He insisted too on a friendly atmosphere in his schools where the idea of community could be fostered. We strive to ensure that every student experiences personally, a happy atmosphere that will help them to leave the school with a high level of confidence in their own abilities as well as excellent examination results. These goals are delivered through a strong pastoral system, excellent learning and teaching and an extensive range of sporting, cultural, physical and social extra-curricular activities.
It is at the foundation of our values to:
- Develop the whole person - mind, body and spirit
- Ensure relationships are key
- Ensure that all decisions are made in the best interests of the children
- Ensure that everything we do is based on Gospel values
We promise parents and students that we will:
- Ensure that students get the best results they are capable of achieving
- Develop the skills and attributes that students will need to be successful in the world of the future
- Develop the morals and values of our students to help them lead decent Christian lives and go on to promote these values throughout the world
We who work in Salesian Schools state our belief in our young people. We recognise that they come from differing backgrounds but that they are of equal value to God and to us. In the spirit of St John Bosco, we turn our efforts to those who stand in special need because of lack of material or emotional security.
We set out to create in our schools a joyful atmosphere in which the dignity and worth of each pupil and member of staff is recognised, developed and safeguarded. Our schools are noted for an atmosphere of welcome where all feel at home and a sense of safety and security. Staff are willing to be present with the pupils in friendship and to go that one step further, where this is necessary, to meet the needs of young people.
We strive to affirm, develop and challenge the abilities of each. We are concerned with the way in which each person matures within the context of the community. While recognising that national standards have a part to play, in seeking to achieve these, we emphasise the unique path each person will take. Our main criterion is personal worth. We prepare young people to be a positive influence in the places where they live and work with others.
Within our Salesian Schools we foster the spiritual, moral and religious development of our pupils and a lively celebration of prayer. In this, we respect where each one stands and his or her basic freedom to choose. However, we strive to present these important features of school life in a way that speaks to the needs and concerns of our young people.
We recognise that in our present age there are many social and educational tensions that stretch our staff, at times, to breaking point. In our schools, therefore, we undertake to affirm our commitment to and support for each other.
We also recognise that we are part of a network of schools within the Diocese and Local Area. We appreciate and respect the work of colleagues in these schools.
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