Second in English
Grays Convent High School
Thurrock
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- TLR 2B
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 24/04/19 or 01/09/19
- Apply by:
- 8 February 2019
Job overview
Required for APRIL OR SEPTEMBER 2019 - The Governing Body would like to appoint an inspirational and dynamic full-time SECOND IN ENGLSIH. The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of Intervention in Years 7, 8 and 9, looking particularly at; pupils who are assessed as not secondary ready enter at Level 4, FSM pupils, SEN pupils and pupils who fail to make the expected levels of progress. This post is suitable for teachers with more experience.
Grays Convent High School is a successful all girls’ Catholic Secondary School with a PAN of 620 students based in Thurrock, Essex. We are a high-performing school that has risen to become the top performing school in Thurrock with a progress 8 of +0.7 and who are continuing to improve. Our English results are outstanding. This is a reflection of our exceptional teaching team along with our students who are not only thoughtful and resilient, but hardworking and eager to learn too.
With a successful OFSTED ‘Good’ judgment comfortably secured in November 2017, we are now pushing towards ‘outstanding’ status, with all of the excitement of setting and achieving the highest standards on a daily basis.
We can offer you:
• A personal and caring approach
• A calm and inspiring teaching environment
• Career support and continued professional development
• Exceptional behaviour for learning
• An earlier start date for the right candidate
The successful candidate will be:
• A successful and inspirational teacher with experience of teaching at KS3 and KS4
• A well-qualified practitioner with a passion for English
• Tracking pupil progress through close monitoring of the Department Database, ensuring that measures are put in place for pupils who are not on course to meet their MTG.
• Liaising with parents, teachers, Heads of Year and whole school Intervention Co-ordinator to ensure that a rigorous system of intervention is put in place for pupils not on track to achieve their potential.
• Co-ordinating and monitoring, as well as take a leading role in the development of schemes of work and curriculum materials for all abilities for both GCSEs.
• Supporting the Head of Department with collation of all records and materials required for Controlled Assessments by the Exam Board. No longer needed
• Producing end of year assessment overview for Head of Department.
If you would like to become part of our exceptional team please apply by downloading our application pack available on the school website, www.graysconvent.thurrock.sch.uk or by contacting finance@graysconvent.thurrock.sch.uk
In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population.
Attached documents
About Grays Convent High School
- Grays Convent High School
- College Avenue, Grays
- Essex
- RM17 5UX
- United Kingdom
Grays Convent High School is an 11-16 Catholic school for girls in Grays Essex. With a Pupil Admission Number (PAN) of 620. We currently have three year groups with 150 pupils and a temporary admission number of 680, having taken ‘ bulge’ classes due to local growth.
Grays Convent is not just a school; it's a part of a larger global community. Our commitment to a global perspective is reflected in our diverse student body. We believe in empowering young women to discover and realise their full potential, preparing them for a connected world.
The school is very diverse with a high number of girls from groups other than White UK, 70%, reflecting the multi-ethnic diversity of our locality, and a higher than average number of pupils with EAL. Our staff are representative of this diversity.
Grays Convent High School is entrusted by the Congregation of La Sainte Union, which was founded in northern France in 1826 by Father Jean Baptiste de Brabant, in response to great social needs after the French Revolution. Today, the union’s Sisters minister in 13 countries around the world.
Grays Convent High School was opened in its earliest form in 1899. The original Grays Convent located next to the school has since been converted into a conference centre.
Headteacher
Penny Johnson
Our Mission Statement
At Grays Convent, we embrace our Catholic ethos. We were founded by the La Sainte Union Sisters. Our mission statement locates us firmly in our faith. We foster a caring and accepting community where learning thrives.
We recognise the value of each individual as a gift from God to the world. We are a Catholic school founded by the La Sainte Union Sisters and our ethos is one of unity, prayer, worship, service and work. We strive to follow the example of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary by enabling learning to take place in a caring and accepting community. We are blessed by Jesus the Good Shepherd, try to follow him in everything that we do, and in doing so make the most of our God given talents. We are one with God.
‘Inspiring ambition and achieving excellence’ is our mission. At Grays Convent High School our first-rate examination and progress results demonstrate that high quality teaching and learning are at the heart of what we do.
We believe at Grays Convent that if the relationships and values are right, then all else will follow. With ‘outstanding behaviour for learning’ we know that pupils are at their happiest working hard for teachers they like and respect. Our most recent Ofsted identified that ‘Pupils enjoy attending this school. They feel part of a supportive family where relationships are very strong between pupils and staff.’
Our close knit small-school community means that every girl can be known as an individual and we combine high ambitions for academic achievement with an emphasis on personal growth and vibrant extra-curricular learning.
Ofsted report
This school continues to be good.
The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the previous inspection.
Since your appointment as headteacher in April 2014, you have worked relentlessly to establish high expectations among staff and pupils. You lead the school by setting the highest example, insisting on complete integrity in the work of your staff and leaders. Your dedicated and skilled governing body work alongside you diligently to continue to raise standards and expectations in the school and community. Most pupils and parents are glowing in their praise for the school. As one pupil told inspectors, ‘The whole school is like a family.’
View our Ofsted report below
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