Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)
King's School
Brighton and Hove
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- Easter 2020
- Apply by:
- 24 December 2019
Job overview
Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)
Contract: Full time, temporary- Maternity cover
Salary: Main Scale/UPS
Start date: around Easter 2020
Application closing date: Monday 6th January 2020
Interview date: 14th January 2020
Are you an outstanding English teacher who is looking for a new challenge? King’s School is currently recruiting for a teacher of English with QTS to join our growing school community. Applications from experienced teachers or NQTs are welcome; if you are an outstanding classroom teacher with a passion for student learning and you want to be part of something new and exciting, we look forward to receiving your application.
Your new department
Whilst we are recruiting for a maternity cover teacher, we are keen for all staff regardless of their duration to feel supported, valued and a part of the team. As a growing school, it is also likely that permanent vacancies will arise in the future. The successful applicant will join an ambitious, supportive and high achieving department; the school’s first two GCSE cohorts have now sat their exams, and the English department are forging themselves a reputation for consistently high results. You can find out more about the department in the accompanying letter from Mrs. Lauren Butcher, Head of English.
Who are we?
King’s School is an ecumenical Christian School in the Diocese of Chichester, affiliated to the Church of England. The school opened its doors to its first cohort of students in September 2013 and there are currently approximately 600 students in years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 with a team of over 60 teachers and support staff. In August 2019 we moved onto our new permanent site in West Blatchington. We are now the proud occupiers of a three-storey new build which has fully equipped, state of the art, facilities for teaching across the curriculum.
Our aim is to provide a high quality education in a caring Christian environment in which every student is known and cared for. We are committed to outstanding academic performance and to fostering a love of learning. Our work and relationships are based upon the four core Christian values of Love, Forgiveness, Respect and Responsibility and through these we encourage and support every student and member of staff to be the best that they can be.
Why join King’s School?
• Enthusiastic, committed and supportive staff team and SLT
• Range of opportunities for professional development
• Excellent support through our sponsor- the Russell Education Trust
• Close proximity to the vibrant city of Brighton
The closing date for applications is Monday 6th January 2020- Midday. Shortlisted candidates will be asked for interview shortly after close of applications.
If you would like an informal conversation about this role, please contact Eleanor Edwards on 01273 840004, or email vacancies@kingsschoolhove.org.uk.
If you wish to apply for this position, please visit our website for the application form and further information www.kingsschoolhove.org.uk/vacancies.php Completed applications should be sent to vacancies@kingsschoolhove.org.uk by noon on the closing date.
We are completely committed to safeguarding the welfare of our students. Those who work for us are expected to share this commitment, which will be fully tested as part of the selection process. Our policies, procedures and practices reflect our commitment to equality and diversity. Individuals will be selected for appointment based purely on their suitability for the post.
King’s School is a Free School which takes funding from the department for Education and operates as any other state school. Our sponsor is the Russell Education Trust which is an organisation staffed solely by Educational Professionals (and not by private business).
Attached documents
About King's School
King’s School is an ecumenical Christian secondary school situated in Portslade, Brighton. It is part of the Russell Education Trust, a partnership of five 11-18 secondary schools.
The school welcomed its first cohort of students in September 2013. There are currently just over 600 students in Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, and a team of more than 40 teachers and support staff. In September 2019 the school moved to a new purpose built site in West Blatchington.
Headteacher
Sarah Price
Values and Vision
King’s School is an ecumenical Christian school, but welcomes staff and students of all faiths or none. Its four core values are love, forgiveness, respect and responsibility, demonstrating its strong upholding of religious values as well as its focus on creating students who are valuable contributors to the modern outside world.
The school's curriculum is strongly centred on English and maths, providing a firm foundation for the other curricular and extracurricular topics that it offers. Its religious studies lessons across all years help to encourage the understanding of Anglican as well as other mainstream Christian traditions.
Ofsted
“Governance is excellent. Governors use their wide-ranging skills to the best advantage of the school. They know where the best teaching resides and provide very effective challenge and support for school leaders. Students’ behaviour around the school and in lessons is [also] excellent. [They] are polite and take pride in their appearance [and] progress is tracked carefully so that effective action is taken to support students at risk of falling behind.” Ofsted 2015
The school had a short Ofsted inspection in December 2018 and maintained its good rating (from June 2015) with a recommendation that the school receives a Section 5 inspection for its next inspection due to marked improvement since 2015.
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