English Teacher

Teacher of English

Contract Full time/Part time, permanent

Salary MPS/UPS+fringe

Start Date September 2023

Are you an exceptional teacher who wants to be part of a happy, supportive and forward thinking school and can contribute to improving the lives of our fantastic students?

Our English team is seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational teacher of English who will share our commitment to raising standards, expectations and instilling a passion for learning for all. You will be joining a well resourced, creative, hard-working and ambitious department as we strive towards outstanding in all areas of our practice. We take pride that English is very popular across all key stages and students enjoy being taught in this vibrant department. Further leadership will be available towards the end of the Academic Year.

The post is equally suitable for an ECT as well as experienced teachers and offers an excellent opportunity to receive support through our comprehensive ECT and CPD programme which will be delivered in conjunction with our Dacorum partners.

Successful candidates will:

• have an excellent knowledge and academic background in English
• be a proven outstanding practitioner
• show innovation and determination to ensure all our students receive a first class education
• make significant contributions to both the department and whole school vision

Tring School can offer the successful candidate: 

• significant opportunities for professional development both in this school and further afield and a comprehensive ECT support programme.
• the chance to work with exceptionally committed colleagues who have high expectations of students
• an environment where excitement, innovation and inspiration are the norm
• an opportunity to work in a brand new ‘State of the Art’ school, free parking and an on site Sports Centre offering staff reduced membership.
• An active Well Being team supporting staff throughout the year with various treats/initiatives. Well Being Mental Health Lead.
• Free flu vaccination onsite, Teaching staff golden ticket scheme

Tring School is very popular and over-subscribed, serving the town of Tring and the surrounding villages. It is a mixed Church of England comprehensive school with over 1500 students on roll including 330 in the Sixth Form. Academic attainment is well above average and improving year on year. The school strives to support and encourage individual growth within a caring community. We have a talented team of staff who are ambitious to become outstanding in all areas of our work.

We are proud to be joined by two local Primary schools in our closely formed MAT, The Ridgeway Learning Partnership, where we create a seamless educational journey from ages 3-19. 

Ofsted Inspection November 2017:  ‘Pupils at Tring School are confident and inquisitive learners. Their good attitudes to learning help them to make good progress’.

If you are interested at the prospect of working in a supportive environment where you can have real impact, and where exciting things are happening, then we welcome an application from you. We warmly welcome visits.

If you would like any further information or would like to come and visit us prior to an application please don’t hesitate to contact Mrs V Johnston, Head of Department vjohnston@tringschool.org

Please complete the school’s application form and submit it along with a letter of application to Mrs Melanie Hutchinson, HR Manager at hr@tringschool.org. Early applications are encouraged, we will be reviewing applications on receipt and interviews may take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close the deadline early.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two professional references.