Teacher of English

Teacher of English-September 2020

MPR/UPR  

Do you share our values of Respect, Equality for All, Support and Safety, Aspiration and Responsibility?  If so, come and join our diverse girls’ school enriching the lives of our amazing students and joining a committed and passionate English department.

English results have been consistently well above National average for the past 3 years, with results in 2019 of 39% 9-7, 77% 9-5 and 90% 9-4. 

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated professional to teach English at Key Stage 3, 4 and possibly Key Stage 5. This post provides an excellent opportunity to work in a high-quality, well-resourced and supportive environment and be a part of a highly motivated team of teachers. 

Copthall School pride ourselves on educating 21st century women for successful careers in STEM, human, social and health sciences, performing arts and creative industries.  We deliver exceptional outcomes at GCSE with a well above average P8 score of 0.89 in 2019.  Our thriving Sixth Form, which is in the top 12% of schools for A Level results, offers both A-Level and vocational pathways and we boast an excellent success rate in University applications. 

We are a good school as judged by Ofsted in 2018.  Copthall has been awarded ‘Good’ status “By implementing systems to raise staffs and pupils’ aspirations, leaders have established a culture of high expectations.  As a result, the school has secured marked improvements to learning and pupils’ progress”.  The full report can be accessed using the following link: http://www.copthallschool.org.uk/226/ofsted

Candidates will:

• be enthusiastic, motivated, and willing to be part of a team

• be an outstanding teacher or have the potential and desire to become outstanding

• be experienced in raising or have the desire to raise attainment 

• have proven experience of working or the desire to work successfully with students of all abilities

• be committed to our ethos of high expectations and no excuses with the belief that every child can succeed

• have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Join a supportive team that has a good track record for student outcomes

• Access continuous staff development. All staff receive coaching as part of our Incremental Coaching Programme and we strongly support NPQML & NPQSL

• Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme (Wellbeing)

We welcome applications from NQTs as well as experienced candidates. 

Copthall School is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults.  

Appointment is subject to a clear enhanced DBS check.

Application forms must be completed and are available from the School website: http://www.copthallschool.org.uk/219/join-us or by phoning the school office on 020 8959 1937.   Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Completed forms should be returned directly to Copthall School at the above address or via email to recruitment@copthall.barnet.sch.uk.

Closing date: Tuesday 21st April 2020 (12 noon) – Applications will be assessed as they are received and interviews may occur via Skype, at any stage during the recruitment process.