Teacher of English
Immanuel College
Hertfordshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 29 April 2019
Job overview
If you are creative, enthusiastic, and love literature, we are looking for you to come and join our friendly, dynamic and highly successful English department with a high percentage of pupils achieving A and A* grades at GCSE and A Level. We value teachers who are committed to the academic success of their pupils as well as being keen to take responsibility for extra-curricular club/s and activities run by the department. These clubs include: debating, creative writing, drama and reading. We value colleagues who are imaginative, flexible and have the ability to inspire and support pupils with a variety of learning needs. Applicants will be expected to teach KS3 and KS4 with the possibility of A Level teaching available for the right candidate. We welcome applications from NQTs as well as highly experienced teachers.
Further information relating to this role can be found on our website www.immanuelcollege.co.uk or by contacting Mr Gordon Spitz, Head of English at gspitz@immanuelcollege.co.uk or on 020 8950 0604. Visits to the School are warmly welcomed.
Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 30 April 2019
Interviews: w/c 6 May 2019
An Application Form, Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and the names and contact details of two referees should be sent to Mr Gary Griffin, Head Master at jobs@immanuelcollege.co.uk
Immanuel College is a thriving and successful HMC co-educational Jewish day school for children aged 4 to 18. We welcome, on an equal basis, all applications regardless of faith.
Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date, and Immanuel College reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.
Immanuel College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Head Master: Mr Gary Griffin BA (Soc) Hons, Elstree Road, Bushey, Herts, WD23 4EB.
Tel: 020 8950 0604
Attached documents
About Immanuel College
Immanuel College is an all-through, independent, mainstream school for students aged four to 18, located in Bushey, Hertfordshire. On the roll are 362 boys and 325 girls. This Jewish school was established in 1990 by the late Chief Rabbi Lord Immanuel Jokobovits.
The school is split into three sections: a preparatory school, for children aged four to 11; the senior section, for pupils aged 11 to 16; and a sixth form, for students aged 16 to 18.
Head
Head: Dr Millan Sachania, MA Cantab, MPhil, PhD, FRSA.
Values and vision
When Lord Jokobovits created the school, his aim was to give children the best chance in life, offering them the best form of education in both Jewish and secular studies. He wanted students to be part of society by following the values of their faith.
Immanuel College values modesty and respect, believing that every child is equal within the school. It follows the Torah, aiming to develop children who “act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with HaShem”. Teachers emphasise self-confidence, self-esteem and celebrate each individual pupil.
ISI report
“The curriculum is documented, supported by appropriate plans and schemes of work for the pupils and covers the required breadth of material. The teaching enables pupils to make good progress, encompasses effective behaviour management and is supported by suitable sources. A suitable framework for the assessment of pupil performance is in place. Principles and values are actively promoted which facilitate the personal development of pupils as responsible, tolerant, law-abiding citizens."
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