English and Humanities Teacher

Due to promotion, a rare opportunity has arisen for a well-qualified and passionate teacher to join this successful and forward thinking department.

Main requirements

The successful candidate should have the following: -

• A successful track record of successfully teaching KS3 and GCSE English Literature and Language. Experience in AS and A level teaching would be advantageous.
• Experience and knowledge of the new English curriculum and GCSEs/ A levels.
• The ability to offer another subject at KS3 and KS4 – particularly Drama, History or RS. The school will consider candidates who offer this additional subject as their main subject.
• The ability and willingness to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the School
• A sense of humour and willingness to try new things.

More information

The English and Drama department consists of five teachers and two support staff (librarian and LAMDA teacher), we are a successful department and a popular choice for students at GCSEs and A level.

In the lower years (7,8,9) there is a large amount of freedom offered to teachers within the department in terms of unit studies, they are encouraged to share their passions with their students whilst being unafraid to explore new areas of study.

At GCSE level (years 10 & 11) all students are expected to complete the separate English Literature and Language course, Drama was launched as a GCSE in September 2016 and has proved very popular.

In the Sixth Form we do not study for the AS exam. We follow the AQA specification in A level English Literature and GCSE English Literature, Language and Drama.

The English and Drama department is passionate about exposing our students to wider, but related, cultural experiences and trips to theatres are actively encouraged. Every year the department produces at least one whole school production and several smaller theatrical performances.

A job description will be finalised with the successful candidate upon appointment.

BENEFITS OF SERVICE

In addition to working in a small friendly school in a stunning rural location we will offer a generous remuneration package to colleagues which includes:

• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension contributory pension scheme
• Free lunch and refreshments during term-time
• Longer holidays than the maintained sector
• Medical centre on site during term time
• Free use of the School facilities such as gymnasium
• Subsidised accommodation may be available on site if required. Many of the members of staff are accommodated on campus, in houses, flats and boarding houses
• A discretionary discount on the school fees of employees’ children attending the School

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please complete the application form available on the School website (please ensure that your referees include your current or most recent employer) and send with covering letter to:

Mrs Andrea Stairs
Human Resources Manager
Shebbear College
Shebbear
Devon
EX21 5HJ

Email: astairs@shebbearcollege.co.uk

Further details about the College and an Application Form are available at www.shebbearcollege.co.uk/jobs

Closing date: Friday 26th May 2017
Interviews are expected to be held at Shebbear in the week commencing Monday 29th May 2017 or earlier dependent on notice period of candidate.

Shebbear College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance will be undertaken by the School.