Teacher of English/Drama (0.6) over 5 days - April 2021 or sooner

We are seeking to employ a well-qualified, energetic, and enthusiastic teacher of English and drama with a passion for their subject to commence as soon as possible.  You will be able to offer English in the Senior School (Key Stage 3 and 4) and drama initially within the Prep School (KS2).   

The successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge and be able to motivate pupils through inspirational teaching.  You will share our vision of achieving excellence and raising further standards of teaching and learning across the department. You will be a team player with a clear understanding of current and future curriculum developments. 

Drama has not been taught previously and this is an excellent opportunity for someone to develop and to shape our curriculum.  We will look to you prepare our children for internal and external examinations and competitions and oversee all the high-quality productions at the school. 

This post is suitable for an experienced teacher looking for an exciting, fresh opportunity or a newly qualified teacher looking seeking to widen their experience for their first teaching role.  The key is that you are enthusiastic and capable of contributing to a highly effective and supportive teaching team. 

Further leadership opportunities are available for suitable candidates in an academic, pastoral, and co-curricular capacity for suitable candidates. 

You will: 

Be able to teach English at KS3 - KS4 

Be able to teach drama at KS2 

Be highly motivated and an excellent classroom practitioner who can ensure good progress for all 

Have a creative, forward thinking attitude and inspire pupils to succeed in English and Drama 

Be unapologetically passionate about your subject 

Be committed to working collaboratively as part of a team and across the school 

Be hard-working with excellent organisational skills 

Be an individual with a 'can do' approach willing to make a significant contribution to the life of the school 

We offer:  

Supportive colleagues and community  

Enthusiastic and motivated pupils that are taught in small class sizes 

Excellent professional development opportunities within the school and wider Cognita group  

Competitive salary and contribution to the Teacher Pension Scheme 

Fee remission for children educated at Long Close School  

Complimentary meals in the Dining Hall during term time 

Individual tablets for delivery of teaching 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a flourishing 2-16 co-educational, independent day school, part of the Cognita group of schools.   If you are passionate about the life chances of young people and possess the expertise required to teach in an environment where children of mixed abilities excel, then we would love to hear from you.  

Consistent with our traditional values, classes are small, behavioural standards are exceptional, and pastoral care is second to none. We are very focused on high quality teaching and learning and expect all of our pupils to make exceptional progress.   

We are passion about supporting personal and professional development.  As a Cognita School, there are longer term career opportunities that exist in a company where our colleagues share ideas and practices from around the world. Cognita is an international family of over 70 schools in the UK, Europe, Latin America and Asia. 

Please return your completed application form along with your CV and covering letter to:

Mrs C Andrews

Long Close School

Upton Court Road

Slough

Berkshire

SL3 7LU

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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