Teacher of English
Herne Bay High School
Herne Bay
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Pay Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Easter 2018
- Apply by:
- 1 February 2018
Job overview
As a highly successful community school and sports college, recognised as ‘Good’ by Ofsted and featured in the 2015 Parliamentary Review for Secondary Education, Herne Bay High School is currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic teacher of English to join our expanding English department.
The English department is central to our commitment to ensure high quality literacy skills across the curriculum. In particular, we have developed several innovative strategies to improve student progress in reading and writing, including our bespoke reading curriculum. The new specifications at GCSE and A level are fully embedded across all key stages and the new grade 1-9 system is fully operational with staff confident in its application. The sixth form curriculum is wide and varied and could offer the successful applicant exciting opportunities to be involved with Key Stage 5 teaching. We currently offer English Literature and English Language/Literature at AS and A level as well as the EPQ course.
We would be keen to receive an application from you if you are:
- Enthusiastic about both English language and literature
- Able to form excellent student relationships
- A reflective practitioner
- Committed to safeguarding all students
In return, Herne Bay High School can offer:
- A supportive and friendly working environment
- A school which is involved with a wide range of community initiatives
- High quality, personalised professional development
- Opportunities for career progression
The successful applicant will be joining a highly supportive and collaborative department. We welcome applications from NQTs or from more experienced teachers who are looking to further develop their career.
Applications considered on receipt. Closing date: 5pm Thursday 1st February 2018 with interviews wc 5th February 2018.
Please do not apply for this position unless you are as committed to safeguarding, the prevention of extremism and radicalisation; and promoting the welfare of children as we are at Herne Bay High School. Applicants must be willing to undergo comprehensive child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Attached documents
About Herne Bay High School
Herne Bay High School
Herne Bay High School is a fully inclusive and ambitious 11–18 Single Academy Trust with nearly 1550 students and over 260 staff and is at the heart of its community. We are proud to serve the young people of Herne Bay and the surrounding areas, providing an education that is both academically rigorous and deeply rooted in care, support and opportunity for all.
Our school is built on the belief that every student matters and that every student can succeed. We are committed to ensuring that all young people, regardless of their starting point or background, are given the tools, confidence and experiences they need to thrive both in school and beyond.
Our Values and Ethos
At the core of Herne Bay High School is a clear and shared ethos: to create a community where students feel safe, valued and inspired to achieve their very best.
We promote a culture founded on:
- Respect and kindness, where positive relationships underpin all aspects of school life
- High expectations, ensuring that every student is challenged and supported to achieve their full potential
- Inclusivity, where diversity is celebrated and all students are given equal opportunity to succeed
- Responsibility, encouraging students to take ownership of their learning and behaviour
- Resilience and aspiration, preparing students to face challenges with confidence and determination
Our approach is centred on developing the whole child. Academic success is important, but it sits alongside a strong focus on character development, wellbeing and personal growth.
A Supportive and Aspirational Community
Herne Bay High School is a school where relationships matter. We place great importance on creating a calm, purposeful and supportive environment in which students can flourish.
We work in close partnership with families and the wider community, recognising that education is most successful when it is a shared endeavour. Students are encouraged to develop confidence, independence and a sense of belonging, enabling them to make a positive contribution to society.
Our Educational Vision
We are committed to delivering a broad and balanced curriculum that meets the needs of all learners. Our curriculum is designed to:
- Inspire a love of learning
- Build strong knowledge and skills across all subjects
- Provide rich opportunities beyond the classroom
- Prepare students for the next stage of education, employment or training
We aim to equip our students not only with qualifications, but with the character, resilience and adaptability needed to succeed in an ever-changing world.
Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.