Teacher of English
Testbourne Community School
Hampshire
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2017
- Apply by:
- 30 March 2017
Job overview
Required for September 2017 TEACHER OF ENGLISH NQT strongly considered Grade: MPR – UPR (for right candidate) Hours: Full time We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and inspirational Teacher of English to join a committed and highly successful department. This post would be suitable for an NQT seeking to start their teaching career as part of an effective and supportive team. It would also be suitable for an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge. You will be an engaging, forward thinking dedicated professional ensuring that learning and progress is at the forefront in this forward thinking faculty. You will be committed to engaging students through outstanding teaching in your classes and will enjoy learning and success as a result of your skill, enthusiasm and high expectations. The successful candidate will be able to teach English across Key Stage 3 and 4. Testbourne is a thriving 11-16 comprehensive school with a record of very good academic achievement. In 2016 In 2016 70.5% of pupils achieved 5+ A*-C grades inc. English and Maths 75.6% of pupils achieved A*-C grades inc. English and Maths 76.9% Achieved C or above in English 80.8% achieved C or above in Maths. We were judged outstanding at our last Ofsted in November 2010. “Children are proud of the school and confident in their teachers.” - Ofsted 2010 There is free staff parking on site, a subsidized state of the art gym and a nursery school located within the school grounds. The school serves the town of Whitchurch and the surrounding area and is within easy reach of Winchester, Newbury, Basingstoke and Southampton with good transport links to the M3 and A34. Whitchurch is situated on the River Test and surrounded by picturesque rolling countryside. Much of this charming town is a conservation area and contains many listed and notable buildings. Closing Date for Applications: Friday, 31 March 2017 @ 12 noon Interview Dates: tbc Application forms and further details are available from Sue Burton, PA to the Headteacher by phone: 01256 890215, email: s.burton@testbourne.hants.sch.uk or on the School website: www.testbourne.hants.sch.uk. Testbourne Community School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to DBS checks, along with other relevant employment checks.
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About Testbourne Community School
- Testbourne Community School
- Micheldever Road, Whitchurch
- Hampshire
- RG28 7JF
- United Kingdom
Testbourne Community School, an 11-16 comprehensive school with an extremely able cohort, is an Outstanding School (Ofsted 2010) which provides a forward thinking, outward looking and vibrant learning environment. We pride ourselves on the strength of staff and student relationships and we have a strong community at the heart of our ethos. We know that the life chances of our pupils are determined by inspirational teachers. We are working together to continually raise expectations, improve our practice and raise standards of students’ achievements.
In 2021, our TAG Attainment 8 score was 56.43 and 67% achieved a grade 5+ in English and Maths. 84% of students achieved 4+ in English and Maths which is a fantastic achievement.
The school serves the town of Whitchurch and the surrounding area and is within easy reach of Winchester, Newbury, Basingstoke and Southampton with good transport links to the M3 and A34.
Situated on the River Test and surrounded by picturesque rolling countryside, Whitchurch is Hampshire’s smallest town. Much of this charming town is a conservation area and contains many listed and notable buildings. It is also host to Whitchurch Silk Mill, a 19th century water mill which is one of Hampshire's hidden gems.
Further details are available on the School website: www.testbourne.school or contact us by email: recruitment@testbourne.school or call 01256 890216.
Testbourne Community School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Applicants will be required to declare any convictions. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure Barring Service checks, along with other relevant employment checks. Testbourne Community School is an equal opportunities employer and no candidate will be disadvantaged because of race, gender, sexuality, disability or any other protected characteristic. All shortlisting exercises are completed by evaluating a candidate’s suitability in terms of the person specification and job description for the role in question.
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