Teacher of English
Amersham School
Buckinghamshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- ECT/MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 September 2023
- Apply by:
- 13 March 2023
Job overview
Thank you for your interest in Amersham School. We are a student centred school. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide each and every one of our students with a first class and personalised education, which enables them to flourish and succeed in all areas of school life. Students are central to our philosophy of individual success and aspiration. Development of self-confidence, positive attitudes and enterprise skills are fundamental to the delivery of our first-class, personalised and progressive education.
As employers, we are committed to your personal development. We offer a supportive and innovative environment to work within and opportunities for Professional Development that will allow you to enhance your skilful practice.
Required from 1 September 2023 we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Teacher of English, to join this successful and dynamic department, who will share in the school’s vision for success and play their part as we continue to secure outstanding results for our students. We require teachers with passion, skill, commitment and enthusiasm for the vocation of teaching. In return, we will be committed to your personal development. Candidates will need to be, or aspire to be, outstanding practitioners.
To apply, please download the school’s application form from our school website www.amershamschool.org.uk/vacancies.
Completed form and a covering letter should be addressed to the Headteacher, Sharon Jarrett and sent to: employment@amershamschool.org
The school is committed to stringent safe recruitment procedures and the successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
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About Amersham School
Set in the beautiful Chiltern countryside, Amersham School is a mixed, 11-18 Community Academy providing a first class secondary education. We have 860 students on roll including 143 in Sixth Form (as at February 2018).
Amersham School is passionate in its drive and intent to challenge all students to realise their full potential. Our students are at the centre of every decision that we make. We are ambitious whilst valuing each young person, celebrating attainment, progress and endeavour in equal measure. Each of our students is recognised as an individual and we strive to create and orchestrate learning opportunities to support each and every one in becoming the very best version of themselves.
It is of the utmost importance for our students to become self-confident, positive and enquiring learners and this vision underpins everything that we do.
Our mission statement 'Live, Learn and Succeed Together' lies at the heart of our school. It is from this foundation that we build our team : Team Amersham. By valuing and supporting each other we are all able to experience personal success and happiness.
We are a happy school - this does not happen by accident but through intent. Our desire to provide an excellent education is partnered with nurturing, fun, camaraderie and opportunity. Our staff are all handpicked for their professionalism and their ability to be positive and cheerful. We offer a supportive and innovative working environment. We have on-site parking and a fully equipped Fitness Suite available for staff to use.
The school is committed to stringent safe recruitment procedures and all staff are expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
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