Teacher of English
Royal Russell School
Croydon
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Above SNS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017 or January 2018
- Apply by:
- 19 April 2017
Job overview
Co-educational boarding and day school (HMC)
1000+ pupils (3 to 18) with 200 in Sixth Form
Teacher of English
September 2017 or January 2018
A qualified and inspirational graduate teacher is required to join the English department in our ambitious and growing School. Alongside teaching the English syllabus from Key Stage 3-5, you will also support students in a range of visits such as theatre excursions, and involvement in the School’s literary activities programme.
A willingness to contribute to the extra-curricular programme and support the pastoral life of our school is essential.
The Royal Russell pay scale which is above SNS includes a generous allowance for suitably qualified and experienced staff. Allowances are available for specific pastoral and academic responsibilities.
We offer excellent benefits which include free lunch, free car parking, use of on-site tennis courts, gym and swimming pool. Staff are also entitled to 50% discount on School fees (pro-rata for part time/term time staff).
If you are interested in joining us, please visit http://www.royalrussell.co.uk/Vacancies where you will find further information on this position and an application form. A fully completed application form which includes a supporting statement outlining the extent to which you meet our requirements as set out in the person specification, and details of two referees, one of which should be a current or most recent employer should be emailed to our Human Resources team at hr@royalrussell.co.uk to whom any enquiries about the post should be addressed. References may be taken up before interview.
Applications will be considered on receipt and should arrive no later than 12 noon on Thursday 20th April 2017. Interviews will be held at the school in the w/c Monday 24th April 2017. If you have not heard from us by Friday 28th April 2017 you should presume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List) and other pre-employment screening including a check on the Secretary of State list of prohibited staff.
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About Royal Russell School
Thank you for your interest in joining the Royal Russell team
Royal Russell is an Independent Day and Boarding School for boys and girls aged 3 to 18.
Royal Russell is different by design and offers an exceptional education as a family school by valuing what makes each pupil distinctively brilliant. Pupils are supported to realise their vision of success in an open community that reflects the real world and celebrates all achievements.
Located just 8 mins from East Croydon station, pupils enjoy the 110-acre campus, which contains incredible facilities to inspire learning and personal growth; from cutting-edge science labs, extensive sporting facilities, Chapel, Great Hall, spacious dining areas, Performing Arts Centre and beautiful Houses surrounded by green open space.
The School offers bespoke educational pathways to support children and is guided by expert tutors, teachers, coaches and pastoral teams.
There are more than 300 pupils in the Junior School, and over 800 pupils in the Senior School including approximately 250 pupils in the Sixth Form. The School also has around 180 boarders staying in the boarding houses on campus. Pupils benefit from learning in a co-educational setting and as part of an open community that reflects the real world, celebrating both individual and collective achievements.
Royal Russell was founded in 1853 as a charity to look after orphans of families from the textile trades and is proud to have enjoyed Royal Patronage from its foundation, and for having Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as the School’s Patron during her reign.
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