Teacher of English
Woodcote High School
Coulsdon
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Up to £43,345 depending on experience
- Job type:
- Part Time, Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2019 or sooner
- Apply by:
- 16 October 2018
Job overview
Salary up to £43,345
Outer London Pay Scale (Main Scale or UPS depending on experience) Required for January 2019 or sooner
Teacher of English
Woodcote High School has long been a top choice for parents in the Coulsdon & Purley area of South London, with in excess of 1,000 applications annually for the 216 places available. Located in a pleasant suburban setting on the borders of Surrey, Sutton and Croydon, the school has a rural feel but is officially in the Outer London salary band.
Judged “good” by Ofsted in 2015 in all areas. Inspectors praised our students as “attentive, hardworking and practically always keen to learn. They get down to work fast and keep going diligently”. GCSE results are way above average and A Level results rank the school among the best in the country. Teachers rate Woodcote as an enjoyable place to work due to the “fabulous students and supportive colleagues”.
This is a terrific opportunity for an innovative teacher to join our forward-looking and successful English Department. In 2017, the new P8 measures saw the school’s headline figure as +0.25. 80% of our students achieved grade 4+ in English Language. 100% of our students passed English ‘A’ level. The Department is well resourced and committed to developing its vision whereby all students fulfil their potential.
Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and NQTs and may particularly suit someone returning to teaching after family commitments. We are prepared to look at flexible working including significant part-time.
If you have energy and a passion for English, then we would like to hear from you. Visits are encouraged so please telephone the school or email l.allen@woodcotehigh.com if you would like to arrange an informal visit, before you apply.
You can download all the details and an application form for this post from TES Hire Wire or www.woodcotehigh.com (click on staff vacancies link at the bottom of the home page). Alternatively, you can telephone or email the school.
Closing date for applications: As soon as possible but no later than noon on Tuesday 16th October 2018.
Please note that applications may be processed in the order they are received.
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About Woodcote High School
Since opening in 1957, Woodcote High School has constantly evolved and grown, whilst remaining at the forefront of educational developments in the area.
Exam results have for many years exceeded national and local averages, delivering a positive Progress 8 score. Other landmark achievements over recent years include significant building projects, the opening of a Sixth Form at the School, the opening of an international standard athletics facility (Track Coulsdon, in conjunction with South London Harriers and other funding partners) and the establishment of the Enhanced Learning Provisionfor mobility impaired students.
Woodcote is a busy community, with lots to offer our students. We encourage students to develop enquiring minds that in turn increases their enthusiasm for enrichment both in and out of the classroom. Those interested in music and performance deliver great seasonal productions, and benefit from a wide range of individual music tuition. Our world-class Track Coulsdon is at the heart of our great sport and PE facilities, and we have a full range of extra-curricular sport.
In the Sixth Form, in addition to the whole school enrichment programme, students have the opportunity to stand for student leadership positions, take part in charity events and lead assemblies for raising awareness on subjects they are passionate about. We also run a series of events where guest speakers are invited into school to speak to the student body.
For more information, see our school website:
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