Literacy Coordinator (Teacher of English)
Enfield Grammar School
Enfield
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Pay Scale M1 –UPS3 (Outer London) + TLR 2a
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019 (July if appropriate)
- Apply by:
- 28 March 2019
Job overview
Enfield Grammar School
Literacy Coordinator (Teacher of English)
Main Pay Scale M1 –UPS3 (Outer London) + TLR 2a
Would you like to work at a school that has a prestigious past, a wonderful present and a beautiful future? Would you like to work at a school that was established 450 years ago with the responsibility of teaching poor children in the local area to read and write? Would you like to work at a school that has built upon this moral ethos, successfully educating and preparing boys for the world that awaits? If so, we’d like to meet you.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and creative teacher to oversee Literacy across the whole school and join the school’s successful and supportive English Department. The role is to build on the work that has taken place in the past couple of years to promote literacy; as well as lead and manage the effective whole school strategy, to improve literacy throughout the school. We are seeking someone with creative ideas, who can lead change in the day-to-day improvement of literacy as well as a long term view to embed literacy in our curriculum offering.
It is expected that you will be an outstanding English practioner yourself with an interest in teaching across all Key Stages. As a department we work both collaboratively and have freedom to teach particular areas of interest.
Enfield Grammar School is an 11-18, 6 form entry, boys’ comprehensive and is heavily oversubscribed every year.
We are a Specialist Sports College and converted to Academy status in August 2011. We provide a secure learning environment for our pupils in a combination of modern and historic buildings. The school is situated in the town centre with easy access to London and greenbelt countryside and has its own large and attractive playing fields.
If you share our vision and have the drive and determination to make a positive contribution to the success of our students, then please do come and visit us. Please call (020 8363 1095) or email (applications@enfieldgrammar.org) to arrange a time to see the school and the department.
Alternatively for more information about the School please visit www.enfieldgrammar.com.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
For an application form (CVs are not acceptable) and information booklet please download the details from the school website: www.enfieldgrammar.com
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Thursday 28 March 2019
All applications should be emailed to applications@enfieldgrammar.org
Intended Interview date is during week beginning Monday 1 April 2019
Start Date: September 2019 (July if appropriate)
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About Enfield Grammar School
Enfield Grammar School is rightly proud of its fine traditions and examination achievements. It is also a school which is intent on ensuring that the breadth and quality of education will, as far as is possible, equip its pupils to meet the rapidly changing demands of the future.
We have high expectations of our students and in turn provide learning opportunities where all can fulfil their potential. Our motto, “Tant Que Je Puis” (As Much As I Can) is at the heart of our School community and we actively encourage both staff and students to strive for this aspiration
We are committed to supporting career progression and professional development for staff at all levels, with access to opportunities for self-development and regular Continuing Professional Development sessions.
The school is based on two sites. The Upper School is a mixture of original 16th and more recent 20th Century buildings and is situated just off the Market Square in the centre of Enfield Town. The Lower School, a five minutes walk from the Upper School, is a 17th Century listed building which houses Years 7 and 8. The school roll is approximately 1130 boys, of whom some 210+ are in the Sixth Form.
The school has a strong commitment to extra-curricular activities of all forms and it is expected that all potential members of staff would be willing to support this commitment.
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