English Teacher

We are looking for an English Teacher to join our outstanding school as we grow into our fifth year. The school offers exceptional opportunities for professional development and you will be joining an incredibly talented and supportive English team. The English department has an exemplary record of achieving outstanding outcomes through its enriching and exciting curriculum and robust assessment systems. This is a particularly exciting time to join the department as we look ahead to the opening of the Sixth Form in 2018. During the next academic year the department will be collaborating on creating a dynamic and exciting KS5 curriculum, therefore those with an interest in teaching A-level are encouraged to apply.

William Perkin Church of England High School opened in September 2013 with its first intake of Year 7 students and now has four year groups (7, 8, 9 and 10) totalling around 775 students. We have had an incredibly positive journey so far and are rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted (June 2015) and SIAMS (October 2016).

As an EBACC subject, all students in key stages 3 and 4 have a 50 minute English lesson every morning – our teachers are able to establish very positive and purposeful routines with their classes. We additionally offer core elective literacy classes in the afternoons to help our students who need extra support in English, and a variety of extended electives including the Perkin Post (student newspaper), Beanbag Bloggers (reading club) and a variety of theatre trips.

Students’ behaviour at the school is exemplary and there is an incredibly positive sense of community amongst students and staff, enabled by our whole school ethos and ‘Etiquette’. Our students understand the importance of English, enjoy the subject and genuinely care about the progress they are making. They are diligent and hardworking when it comes to prep, homework and revision, and are very mature and independent.

The new post-holder(s) will be joining us at a time of growth. The organisation therefore offers good promotion prospects for motivated and energetic teachers who support the ethos of our schools. For more information please see the details below or visit the Trust website or William Perkin website. We firmly believe that any teacher who visits the school and sees for themselves the passion for English shared by both students and staff alike, as well as the outstanding behaviour routines, would relish the opportunity to teach at William Perkin. You are also welcome to visit us and see for yourself what an outstanding school William Perkin is. To arrange a visit, please email the Head of English, Sam Barnsley: sbarnsley@williamperkin.org.uk

For more information about this role please see the Job Description on the Twyford Trust website at: http://www.twyfordacademies.org.uk/recruitment/vacancies

The successful candidate will have:

• A good degree and Qualified Teacher Status
• Ability to teach English to KS5 (our sixth form will be opening in 2018)
• Knowledge of the requirements of the National Curriculum
• An understanding of recent curriculum / learning developments
• An understanding of the strategies required to motivate and enthuse all students across the ability range as part of a whole school approach to raising achievement
• An understanding of the processes and techniques required to assess, record and report students’ learning effectively
• Ability to be reflective and driven towards self-improvement
• Energy and enthusiasm
• A commitment to the ethos of the school

This role is suitable for NQT and RQT applicants.

We offer:

• Exceptional professional development and career progression
• Positive working relationships at all levels
• A supportive and lively Leadership Team

The Twyford Trust

The Twyford Trust was established in October 2011 to enable an existing School, Twyford CE High School, to build on its successes and look outward to the large number of parents who were eager to become part of its community. The Twyford Trust aims to deliver outstanding education in a comprehensive school setting, and embraces the Twyford School motto ‘Life in all its fullness’, encouraging students to use their individual gifts wisely and well. Supported by the London Diocesan Board for Schools (LDBS), the Trust is the overarching organisation which provides support for both Trust schools.

William Perkin CE High School, Greenford

William Perkin Church of England High School opened as a Free School in September 2013 with its first intake of Year 7 students, and now has four year groups (7, 8, 9 and 10) totalling around 775 students. The school is founded on the successful systems and approaches of Twyford CE High School, with the principle difference that it is a distinctively Christian school with open admission criteria. The school was rated Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ in June 2015, and is oversubscribed on first choice applicants. The staff community, though still small, is very positive and highly motivated.

How to apply

Please visit the Vacancies page of the Twyford Trust website http://www.twyfordacademies.org.uk/recruitment/vacancies  or more information about how to apply, and to download a Job description, Application Form and Letter to Applicants.

Applications must be submitted to HR/Recruitment at the Twyford Trust by the closing date and time above. They can be posted to Twyford Church of England Academies Trust, c/o Twyford Church of England School, Twyford Crescent, Acton, London W3 9PP or emailed to recruitment@twyford.ealing.sch.uk. Please note that this is not the William Perkin School address, and please do not submit applications by fax.

Closing date: Noon, Thursday 9th March 2017

The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers. For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

You will also be expected to sign and adhere to the school’s SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE and SAFE WORKING PRACTICE AGREEMENT which is available as a download on the school website Vacancies page.