Part-time English Teacher
Platanos College
Lambeth
- Expired
- Salary:
- Negotiable, pro rata
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 20 July 2017
Job overview
We are seeking at least three part-time English teachers to join us at Platanos College. We are a mixed, secondary provision for ages 11-16. Candidates will have a specific focus on working with small groups of children to overcome language barriers. The post offers the candidates the chance to join a vibrant, dynamic, high-achieving team, who have worked hard to produce consistently outstanding results.
This post is suitable for candidates who would like to work exclusively on supporting small group learning. Candidates will need to have previous experience of working across both Key Stage 3 and 4.
As an English specialist, candidates would be expected to:
- Plan small group learning
- Ensure that literacy is taught explicitly within the sessions
- Assess and level pupil work
- Mark pupils’ work regularly
- Liaise with the Head of Department to ensure that the appropriate programme of study is taught.
Platanos College is an outstanding, ambitious and high-performing school. It is just the place for talented, ambitious individuals to develop their career and make their mark. We received our most recent ‘Outstanding’ rating from Ofsted in 2014/2015, our third successive Outstanding rating.
For further information please visit www.platanoscollege.com
Applicants should complete the employment application form found on our website and return by post or email to recruitment@platanoscollege.com
Closing date for applications: Friday 21 July 2017.
Start date: September 2017.
Platanos College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check (formerly known as a CRB check) and will be checked against the DBS barred list. Appointments are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references as according to our Safer Recruitment Policy.
Platanos College
Clapham Road, London SW9 0AL
Tel: 020 7733 6156
Fax: 020 7738 6196
About Platanos College
Platanos College is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school without sixth form situated in South London. It is an academy state school supported by the Platanos Trust, a multi-academy trust set up with the intention of raising standards and preparing students for the challenges of the 21st century. The school will provide 1,000 places for secondary pupils aged 11-19, when fully subscribed.
An academy converter, Platanos College reopened in February 2011. It was the first school in the Platanos Trust.
Principal
Judette Tapper
Values and Vision
The Platanos College motto dictates that “attitude determines altitude”, with the school believing that the former is the key ingredient in attainment. Its belief that every learner can achieve beyond their expectations is reinforced by the high expectations it places on all members of its community.
A diverse and wide-ranging school, the Platanos College caters for pupils of all abilities. Its specialisms are in business and enterprise. It is also a member of the Mayor’s London Schools Gold Club for excellent schools.
Ofsted
“All students make outstanding progress in a wide range of subjects including English and mathematics. Excellent achievement is based on students’ quick acquisition of a wide range of valuable learning skills. These, which include the development of highly accomplished skills in literacy and numeracy, are central to the rapid progress they make in their learning.”
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