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Teacher of English

Teacher of English

The Knights Templar School

Hertfordshire

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Salary:
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Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
1st September 2017
Apply by:
8 June 2017

Job overview

The English and Media faculty require a highly motivated, inspiring and committed teacher of English.  The successful applicant will join a department of dedicated teachers who work collaboratively to achieve good results at all levels.  You should able to deliver high quality teaching and learning and have a clear focus on the achievement of young people. Early applications for this post will be welcomed.

The post would be an excellent opportunity for either an experienced teacher, or an NQT with the capacity to rise to the challenge of teaching A Level.  NQTs at Knights Templar will receive full support in their induction year and will benefit from our outstanding coaching and mentoring programme.  This starts in the Summer term with an expenses paid two-day induction period. Knights Templar also offer an excellent range of CPD opportunities for staff.  

In October 2012 Ofsted graded the school as “good” with Behaviour and Safety of Pupils being judged as “outstanding”.  They commented that “students have exemplary personal and social skills” and that they have “an excellent attitude to learning”.  

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  

Application packs are available to download from the school website www.ktemplar.herts.sch.uk .  Completed application forms, along with a covering letter and person specification should be returned by email to vacancies@ktemplar.herts.sch.uk

Closing date: 9am Monday, 5th June 2017 (although early applications would be welcomed)

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About The Knights Templar School

“The Academy motto “Courage and Courtesy” is evident in the excellent relationships between all students and with adults.” (Ofsted)

Knights Templar School is a very successful school, sitting at the heart of the community in Baldock, Hertfordshire.  Students’ results are good and improving and behaviour is excellent.  The school is highly regarded locally, being regularly oversubscribed.   We receive in the region of 600 applications for 210 Year 7 places each year.

In line with our school motto, we recognise the importance of developing and providing all our students with the courage, confidence and communication skills they require to flourish and succeed, but also to promote traditional values of courtesy, respect and good discipline.

Students of all abilities achieve well and make good progress. Young people have an excellent attitude to learning. They enjoy school and want to succeed. Examination results at GCSE and A level are consistently good. Attainment and Achievement are strong. In 2022, 70% of students achieved English and Maths at grade 4 or above and 52% achieved English and Maths at grade 5 or above. 2022 results will continue our pattern of whole school positive progress 8. The School has a large and strong Sixth form, most progress on to University degree courses, including places at Oxford or Cambridge.

Knights Templar offers a very broad range of opportunity beyond the classroom and part of its attraction and indeed success, is due to the extensive enrichment programme, including a Duke of Edinburgh programme that is recognised as one of the strongest in the South East of England.  Student leadership opportunities ensure that the students take responsibility for their own learning environment and for maintaining high standards.

We provide a disciplined, caring, fair and moral environment in which individuality is encouraged and equality of opportunity promoted, in order to allow students to develop personally and socially.  There is a mutual respect and good relationships between students and also between staff and students, with the students being given responsibility and feeling valued, whilst knowing that support and advice will always be available when needed. We have, and are recognised for, an excellent Pastoral system which supports and encourages the students’ development.

Our primary focus is to improve standards by constantly improving the quality of Teaching and Learning. We are fully committed to preparing our young people to be thoughtful, capable, responsible citizens of the future. This is a great school, staffed with passionate, inspirational teachers, and is a special place for children to learn and grow.

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Applications closed