English Teacher
Newcastle High School for Girls
Newcastle upon Tyne
- £31,000 - £47,000 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 15 April 2024
Job overview
The North East’s leading independent girls’ day school has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and inspirational English Teacher to join our English Department.
All teaching staff at NHSG have high expectations of young people; they are committed to ensuring that the pupils in their care can achieve their full educational and personal potential and to establishing respectful, trusting, supportive and constructive relationships with them.
The English curriculum at NHSG is based on a love of English Literature and the development of skill in self-expression in all its forms. The English Department at NHSG a successful department and we have a thriving A Level cohort. We are seeking a teacher who is passionate about developing intellectual curiosity in English lessons across every age group. They will be driven by the highest standards of teaching and learning and will enjoy working in a highly collaborative team. We are looking for someone who can combine creativity and rigour in their teaching of English, as well as promoting an enjoyment of English through our co-curricular programme. We already provide extensive opportunities beyond the classroom including creative writing, debating, reading, Scrabble and film clubs. We would be looking for someone who could add to the co-curricular activities on offer for our students.
NHSG is fully committed to providing training and support to the successful candidate.
About the School
NHSG is a leading academic day school. Our girls are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn and we offer a warm and supportive community. We occupy a site in suburban Jesmond with excellent transport links. As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, including:
- Competitive rate of pay and conditions.
- Membership of the GDST Flexible Pension Plan.
- Access to the extensive GDST central training and development programme.
- Training grants for obtaining further qualifications.
- Discounted fees for children at GDST schools.
- Free lunches and refreshments provided during term time.
- Free parking available for school staff.
- Access to retail discounts via the Pluxee App.
- Access to free financial advice via the HR My Money App.
- Interest free loans for travel season tickets and personal computer equipment.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- A great working environment, atmosphere and location.
The application process will be completed by our online portal. Please click the apply button.
Closing date: 15th April 2024 at 8am.
You must be available for interview on Friday 19th April 2024.
The NHSG and GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
NHSG and GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online searches and the DBS. Applications will be considered only from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.
About Newcastle High School for Girls
- Newcastle High School for Girls
- Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Tyne And Wear
- NE2 3BA
- United Kingdom
Newcastle High School for Girls is an all-girls, selective, non-denominational, independent all-through school with sixth form in Tyne and Wear serving students from the age of 3-18. The all-through school, situated in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, has approximately 677 students on record and belongs to the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST).
Formerly Central Newcastle High School and Newcastle Church High School, Newcastle High School for Girls was founded in 1895 and is spread across three buildings, separating the primary and secondary sites.
Head
Mrs Amanda Hardie
Values and vision
Newcastle High School for Girl’s aim is to provide a safe and welcoming learning environment where girls feel challenged and inspired to achieve their full potential. It follows the four core values of girls first, networked, bold and principled. The secondary school wants girls to feel that there is nothing they can’t achieve if they put their mind to it, and nurtures them as hard working, confident and resilient individuals. Newcastle High School offers learners a broad and balanced curriculum to provide girls with the skills, knowledge and experience to thrive in their future life and education. The school wants all girls to feel valued and cared for, while demonstrating respect and kindness to others, establishing lasting friendships and contributing to the school and wider community as active and positive citizens.
Academic rigour and exceptional teaching and learning are at the heart of an NHSG education. We offer an exciting curriculum delivered by inspirational teachers who are experts in the ways that girls learn best. And this doesn't stop at the classroom door. In fact, every minute of every day is packed full of learning opportunities. Our co-curriculum combines with our curriculum so that each girl has the opportunity to learn new skills, broaden her horizons and have a lot of fun along the way. The strong community and warm atmosphere created by our all-girl school provides the perfect environment for girls to gain confidence and excel.
Independent Schools Inspectorate
“The quality of the pupils’ overall achievements and of their learning, attitudes and skills is outstanding throughout the school. It meets very well the school’s aims to enable girls of all abilities to develop their intellectual curiosity, to become skilled and independent learners and to achieve their full potential.”
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