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English Tutor

The Bishop of Winchester Academy

Bournemouth

Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2017
Apply by:
24 June 2017

Job overview

The Bishop of Winchester Academy is an oversubscribed and thriving Church of England School, recognised by Ofsted as ‘Improving the life chances of all our pupils’ (May 2017). There are exciting opportunities to join our motivated and ambitious team driven by the mantra of high expectations – no excuses.   

This will be an exciting opportunity to join an academy which has recently undergone a significant building programme.  

The Academy is ambitious to be recognised as inspirational. Ofsted have recognised the many strengths of our Academy including:

“The outstanding curriculum has a significant impact on increasing students’ attendance and enjoyment of learning and on the improvements in their achievement.”
 “Students behaviour is outstanding.  This is a huge success for the Academy.”
“The Principal provides the school with outstanding leadership.  He is supported extremely well by senior leaders.” 

We are looking for passionate, motivated and dedicated 1:1 tutors of English to work in partnership with teaching and other educational support staff. You will provide individual tuition for pupils, working with them as directed and in accordance with academy policies and procedures.

The successful candidates will have a degree and will have experience of working with children in a school environment. Some knowledge of specific learning difficulties and a variety of strategies to support children would be an advantage. 

We would particularly like to hear from graduates looking for work experience prior to teacher training.   

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  Rigorous checks will be undertaken of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks. 

The Principal is happy to offer tours of the Academy to prospective candidates.  For an application pack please visit the Academy’s website.  Please email completed application forms to Francesca Welsh, HR at francesca.welsh@tbowa.org, addressing your covering letter to Mr Paul McKeown, Principal.  

Closing date for applications: Friday 7th July 2017

Interviews will be held as close to the closing date as possible

About The Bishop of Winchester Academy

The Bishop of Winchester Academy, based in Bournemouth, Dorset, is a Church of England secondary school that prides itself on its curriculum, governance and outstanding student behaviour. Students aged 11-18 experience teaching in new state-of-the-art buildings and have first-class resources at their fingertips. The school operates in an area where there are schools that select for entry on grounds of ability.

The mixed secondary school was opened in September 2010 as a sponsor-led academy. In September 2014, the Bishop of Winchester Academy extended its educational opportunities by opening its own sixth form.

Headteacher

Paul McKeown

Values and vision

The Bishop of Winchester Academy encourages its students to become independent learners, taking responsibility for their own education. This inspires personal confidence and pride in their accomplishments. The school prides itself on its friendly atmosphere and community culture.

The secondary school has excellent facilities and strong Christian values. Students of others faiths and none are also welcomed into the school community.

Ofsted report

“The outstanding curriculum has a significant impact on increasing students’ attendance and enjoyment of learning and on the improvements in their achievement.”

“Students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development permeates the life of the academy.”

View The Bishop of Winchester Academy's Ofsted report

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Applications closed