Teacher of English (Lead Practitioner / Aspiring Lead Practitioner)

We are seeking to appoint a talented, experienced and highly effective teacher to become a Lead Practitioner or Aspiring Lead Practitioner of English. We are looking for a talented educator with a big heart who shares our commitment to excellence and achieving the very best for all our pupils. Applications from suitable applicants looking for a part time position are welcome.

• Passionate about our pupils, learning and our community.
• Popular mixed comprehensive school with a vibrant and successful Sixth Form
• Well resourced departments - modern, first class facilities

The successful candidate will be an experienced teacher of English in a secondary school and will have a track record for securing excellent outcomes. S/he will be adept at translating their own high expectations and professional standards to others through their daily practice. The appointed person will work as part of a team of teaching professionals in the College leading and developing the teaching and learning practice of others. S/he will be able to lead a variety of high quality professional development activities, including coaching and mentoring, peer and pair observation, planning and reflection.

We offer a positive, friendly and supportive atmosphere, a strong team ethos, a strong staff association and the very best programme of professional development together with opportunities for career development.

Garth Hill College is a happy and vibrant place of learning. We are proud to be a genuinely comprehensive school and offer a wide and diverse range of excellent opportunities, inside and outside the classroom, that we believe enable our young people to develop exceptionally well both academically and personally.

An application form and further details can be obtained from Mrs C Pascoe at the College on c-pascoe@garthhillcollege.com or 01344 421122. Only applications submitted on the College’s application form will be considered.

Closing date for applications: Noon, Friday 5 May 2017

Garth Hill College is committed to safeguarding children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a full disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service.