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Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Gretton School

Cambridgeshire

  • £25,714 - £36,961 per year
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  • Expired
Salary:
MPS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2022
Apply by:
12 July 2022

Job overview

Your new school

Gretton School is an independent specialist school for children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions, specifically high functioning autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. We welcome students from 5—19 years old, as weekly boarders or as day students. Based just outside Cambridge, we work with 12 counties to provide a broad and individualised education for these unique and wonderful students.


Your new role

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational teacher of English to join our committed team of practitioners in delivering a curriculum which informs, transforms and generates a lifelong love of learning from September 2022 or sooner. The successful candidate will have the ability to teach across the secondary age range from KS3 to KS5. Applications from NQTs/ECTs are welcome as the school has a very strong and well-developed training and support programme. English is an important subject at Gretton School, with all students studying both Language and Literature to GCSE level, Functional Skills, and some students choosing to take A Level Literature at KS5. The successful candidate will need to work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an engaging and contextualised curriculum.


What you'll need to succeed

We are seeking people who thrive on working in a challenging but immensely rewarding environment, who are passionate about supporting the development of social, life and independence skills and who truly want to make a difference in the lives of young people.


What you'll get in return

As well as flexible working options, Gretton is a friendly school where staff are supportive of each other inside and outside of the classroom and there is an opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of our students and their families. Gretton has a person-centred focus, providing each child with a personalised education and care programme tailored to help meet their unique needs. At Gretton, our staff are like family, so don’t delay and apply today to join the Gretton family.



Safeguarding recruitment statement

Gretton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service. We aim to be a fair employer and are committed to equal opportunities. Gretton School does not discriminate against employees on the basis of gender, ethnic origin, disability or age.


Applications will be considered immediately upon receipt - we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date


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About Gretton School

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  • Gretton School
  • Manor Farm Road, Girton, Cambridge
  • Cambridgeshire
  • CB3 0RX
  • United Kingdom
+44 1223 277438

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Gretton School is a specialist day and residential school for children and young people with autistic spectrum conditions (ASC), specifically high functioning autism and Asperger’s Syndrome.

The school provides individually tailored programmes of education, care and therapy for students between the ages of 5 and 19 years old.

We value the contribution each child and young person brings to the life of the school and have a philosophy of continuously recognising and reinforcing achievement.

Gretton has a person-centred focus, providing each child with a personalised education and care programme tailored to help meet their unique needs.

High priority is given to providing an appropriate learning environment and curriculum in which creativity, independence and acquisition of learning skills thrive.

Working in close partnership with parents and carers is an essential part of our culture as we recognise that parents know their child best. Parents are always welcome at the school and the experienced, dedicated and well-qualified staff members are always ready to listen, give support and provide reports on each child’s progress.
 

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