Assistant Subject Leader -English (responsibility for KS4)

September start- recruitment incentive a possibility for an outstanding candidate.

“The progress of students in the school has improved rapidly since it gained academy status and students’ overall achievement is good.” OFSTED 2013

“The newly introduced Years 9 to 11 curriculum is outstanding because it is well tailored to students’ capabilities and has had a dramatic impact on raising their achievement”. OFSTED 2013    

“Leaders have designed the curriculum to meet the needs of pupils of all abilities.  The most able pupils sit GCSE examinations early and, if they meet their target early, can start A Level courses in Year 11”. Ofsted 2017

• 2016 GCSE Results
• 71% 5+ A*- C including English & Mathematics
• 89% make 3 levels of progress in English (51% 4 levels)
• 20% English Baccalaureate 

Westminster City School is a successful 11-18 boys’ Christian non-denominational comprehensive academy with a mixed sixth form. Ours is a lively and vibrant learning community situated in the heart of central London with all the challenges and advantages of an inner city school. The school was judged as ‘Good’ by OFSTED in 2013 with an outstanding curriculum and governance; we expect to be an outstanding school when next inspected. The rapid improvement seen in English in recent years has been a major factor in improving the school’s overall performance.

You like us, will share our belief in the highest standards of academic attainment in a comprehensive setting. We are seeking to recruit an outstanding Subject Leader for English to lead this successful department. You will be an outstanding English teacher with a proven track record of raising attainment. You will be an aspiring middle leader with the ability to lead colleagues at KS4 and to provide support for the subject leader.

The English department is a well-resourced and well-staffed team with a track record of excellent outcomes. The department is privileged to have experienced and inspirational teachers as well as experienced Key Stage Leads. Alongside this, the department facilitates extra support for students in the form of English Intervention Partners who deliver tailored intervention from GCSE exam practice to Latin for Literacy. 

We believe in developing our staff and have a dynamic and supportive management team and an effective CPD programme, which includes a regular teaching and learning forum.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.

If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please e-mail Mrs L Ellens (Headmaster’s PA) l.ellens@wcsch.com who will facilitate this for you.

If you would like to apply for this post please click on the “Apply Now” button below. If for any reason this is not possible please print out the application and send your completed form by post to the school.

You may also wish to visit our website www.wcsch.com to read more about the school.

Closing date: 23rd May at 09:00
Interview will take place the same week

Westminster City School, Striving for Excellence, Learning for Life
55 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5HJ T
020 7963 6300
www.wcsch.com