Teacher of English - Full and Part-time

TEACHER OF ENGLISH

We require a Full Time and a Part time Teacher of English for September 2024.

TMS or UPS – Suitable for someone new to the profession

Aylesford School Warwick is a forward thinking and exciting educational environment. We pride ourselves on our commitment to our students and our community.

We are looking for a full time and a part time enthusiastic Teacher of English who is keen to support and enable students to achieve across the 11-18 range. The right candidates will join a well-resourced English department in a school that is committed to staff induction, support and investment. Either the full-time or part-time post would suit a candidate new to the profession.

Welcome to the English Department

Aylesford’s English department is recognised as a successful department within the school and Warwickshire; with 74% of Year Eleven students attaining G4+ in GCSE English and  74% of Year Eleven students gaining G4+ in GCSE English Literature, alongside impressive performances at G8 and G9 for both GCSEs. At KS4, we follow AQA GCSE English Language and English Literature and create an approach which prepares students for their examinations effectively and in an engaging way, over two years. We support our students for their studies offering extra guidance and support as needed to secure high achievement although their success principally stems from excellent teaching and learning in the classroom.

In addition, achievement in our A Levels, English Language and English Literature, is very good to outstanding and our A level courses are popular with students. Dedicated planning ensures that students complete N.E.A.s to the best of their ability and exam success is supported by focused preparation and practice. The exam boards for A level are currently AQA for English Language and English Literature (Specification A, Option B).

We have established collaborative units of work at KS3 that are continually reviewed and amended to ensure adaptation and flexibility, revising schemes in discussion as a department and in light of curriculum reviews. We ensure effective balance between reading, writing and speaking and listening through units for each year group. We offer independent learning units for homework in one half term of each of Year 7 and 8 alongside homeworks focused on spelling and writing for specific audiences and purposes. 

A strong and enthusiastic team of colleagues has been established and our way of working is collaboratively, ensuring all members of the department contribute not only to our curriculum but also within the wider school. Professional development is important and we encourage staff to partake in a wide array of events in school life. We pride ourselves on delivering creative and innovative lessons which support critical thinking and develop analytical skills. 

We look forward to having a new member of the team who shares our passion for turning students’ potential in to reality and who recognises the importance of team work and is committed to raising standards further.

If you are imaginative, inspirational and want to begin your career in our supportive and stimulating environment, please submit your application by downloading the application form from our website.

Aylesford School subscribe to the Schools Advisory Service staff-wellbeing package which offers a full range of well-being services. All employed members of staff have access to the facilities covered within this support package. Below is a non-exhaustive list of services that are accessible by the following methods.

·        Whole staff induction programme, you will be assigned to a staff member for the duration of your induction

·        Development opportunities

·        On-site gym that staff can be used by staff members

·        Staff room with a free coffee/hot chocolate vending machine

·        On-site parking for staff

·        Access to the canteen

·        Reduced rates at Nuffield Health Gym

·        VDU assessments and contributions towards the cost of glasses for our DSE users

·        Family friendly policy

In addition to the above, all staff members have access to the following: -

·        Physiotherapy

·        GP Helpline, for employees and members of their household.

·        Counselling for employees and members of their household.

·        Weight Management including Slimming World membership

·        Nurse support line for any Issue

·        Mindfulness

·        Maternity Webinars

·        Gym Fitness programs and challenges are provided via gym app.

·        Manspace

·        Feel Good App

·        Therapy for Cancer support

Closing date is midnight Sunday 21 April 2024. Please complete the application form, stating whether you would like to be considered for full-time or part-time (If part-time please specify what FTE you would like to be considered for).

Shortlisting is Monday 22 April 2024

Interview date to be confirmed.

The interview process will consist of a lesson observation, and an interview with the Headteacher and Head of English.

We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

Interested candidates should email completed application forms FAO Sam Hughes, HR Manager & Head’s PA at hughes.s@aylesfordschool.org.uk or post to:- Sam Hughes, Aylesford School & Sixth Form College, Tapping Way, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 6XR.