Subject Leader English - Chesham Grammar School
Chesham Grammar School
Buckinghamshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS (fringe) plus TLR1b
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 27 February 2023
Job overview
POSITION: Subject Leader of English
TYPE: Teaching
HOURS: Full time
CONTRACT: Permanent
PAY: MPS / UPS (fringe) plus TLR 1b
START DATE: September 2023
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding and inspirational colleague to provide exceptional leadership of our English Department. The successful candidate will have the experience and vision to motivate our students and staff and to develop the subject within the school.
Chesham Grammar School is a successful and popular co-educational grammar school with over 1300 students on roll (400 in the Sixth Form).
We are looking for:
· a well-qualified and experienced teacher with a proven track record of inspiring students and staff
· excellent leadership and management skills
· a commitment to providing students with outstanding curricular and extracurricular experiences
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT CHESHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL:
• minimum 14% PPA for all staff (more for those with a TLR)
• all staff are given their own laptop
• longer holidays, as an academy
• commitment to development of teaching and learning
• opportunities to complete national qualifications (eg NPQs)
• priority admission for qualified children of staff
• subsidised gym membership
• cycle scheme
• free parking on site
• a commitment to protect, promote and enhance the wellbeing of staff through the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter
• long service award scheme for 10, 15 and 25 years’ service
• an opportunity to work in an area of outstanding natural beauty 30 minutes from London
APPLICATIONS Completed applications should be emailed to: recruitment@redkiteschoolstrust.org
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Monday 27 February 2023, midday
INTERVIEWS: Friday 3 March 2023
We reserve the right to interview and appoint on application
Red Kite Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service
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About Chesham Grammar School
Chesham Grammar School is a successful and highly sought after co-educational grammar school with 1,272 students on roll (396 in the Sixth Form).
The School covers a site of about 20 acres, encompassing Chesham Leisure Centre, and is classed as ‘within an area of outstanding natural beauty’. Chesham is in the Metropolitan Line and from there, or nearby Amersham, Central London is around 35 minutes away. It has an attractive High Street with a range of retail outlets.
Chesham Grammar School’s reputation is based on the highest academic standards. Pupils thrive in the balanced co-educational atmosphere and are encouraged to accept responsibility as individuals. Our rich cultural life allows pupils to express and develop the flair that will distinguish them as adults. We were awarded Humanities College status in 2007.
We have a highly developed pastoral system that actively offers support from Year 7 all the way through to University entrance. On top of the school’s academic focus, there is an awareness of the world outside. The pupils undertake many activities in the community and there are many opportunities for international involvement.
Ours is a school built upon friendship, mutual support and respect, with dedicated teachers who have a deep concern for the growth of each individual.
The school brochure will give you a more detailed view of life at Chesham Grammar School.
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