Teacher of English
Glenalmond College
Perth and Kinross
- Expired
- Salary:
- own pay scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 21 March 2018
Job overview
Teacher of English required for September 2018 (Initially for one year)
The Position
For September 2018 we are looking to appoint a teacher of English for an initial period of one year, with the possibility of it being extended to a permanent position. The successful candidate should be a high achieving graduate and be able to teach up to GCSE, Higher and A-level English and be registered or eligible to be registered with GTC Scotland.
The College
Founded in 1847 by William Gladstone and others, Glenalmond College is a fully co-educational boarding and day school, set in the stunning Perthshire countryside and enjoying magnificent grounds of over 300 acres in an unrivalled setting at the foot of the Grampian hills. There are currently around 400 pupils at Glenalmond between the ages of 12 and 18. The principal point of entry is at 13 but we have a small Second Form group which is geared towards those transferring at 12 from the Scottish primary system. There are presently five boys' boarding houses and three girls' houses.
The School has excellent academic and extra-mural facilities. In addition to cricket, rugby and lacrosse pitches , there are tennis courts, squash courts, a grass athletics track and a nine-hole golf course, a swimming pool, a sports hall and an all-weather playing surface. The Robin Thomson Theatre building is the venue for our drama and musical productions. The School has a strong CCF contingent, an outstanding Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme and a Community Service programme which operates locally on a regular basis.
The Department
The English Department consists of a committed team of five teachers who take pride in their teaching and work hard to improve the profile of English as a subject across the school. This post therefore provides an exciting opportunity to build upon an already strong and thriving Department. We prepare pupils for the English examination system and all pupils are prepared for IGCSE in English Language and Literature (CIE). Uptake of English Literature at A Level (OCR) is strong, and several pupils have chosen to study English at Higher Education, entering institutions such as Oxbridge and other Russell Group Universities. We have recently started offering English Higher over two years, and our first cohort will be entered for their examinations in Summer 2019. Last year we achieved a very strong set of results, with 100% of A Level candidates achieving A*-C, 65% achieving A*-A in English Literature IGCSE and 60% achieving A*-A in English Language IGCSE. On average, 96% of candidates achieve A*-C at IGCSE in both English Language and Literature.
The Department aims to make its presence felt beyond the classroom: a number of trips, competitions and extra-curricular activities are ran by members of the team, and candidates will be expected to contribute to such events. We are also a very supportive Department, and each teacher hosts a one hour Help Session each week for pupils that is always well attended.
Personal and Professional Qualities Sought
- Qualified teacher of English and a passion for the subject with a relevant qualification at degree level
- A commitment to teaching and learning
- The ability to teach the full range of English courses that we offer
- The willingness to be adaptable and flexible yet innovative and committed
- An ability to understand teenagers and work constructively with them whilst maintaining clear standards of behaviour
- A willingness to embrace continual, personal professional development
- A willingness to engage in reflection and improvement
- An understanding of the boarding school ethos and in particular a willingness to take part in other areas of College life, including tutoring and extra-curricular activities
Terms
The College has its own pay scale and accommodation may be available as part of the role. We can offer you a competitive salary, complimentary refreshments during hours of work, a good working environment as part of a close-knit team and the possibility of opportunities for the role to grow in the future. Fee concessions are available for staff children who attend Glenalmond and there are various reciprocal arrangements with local Prep schools.
Applications for the post
Glenalmond is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers/Disclosure Scotland at enhanced level. Appointments will be conditional on references acceptable to the College and sight or original qualification certificates.
All applications must be made on the College Application Form. Please also include a covering letter outlining your suitability for this position.
Detailed information about Glenalmond, together with a copy of this job description and an application form, can be found at https://www.glenalmondcollege.co.uk/about-us/job-vacancies/
Please return completed applications either by post (marked Private & Confidential) to: The HR Manager, Glenalmond College, Perth, PH1 3RY or by email to barbaraclark@glenalmondcollege.co.uk
Early applications are encouraged as the first round of interviews will commence the week beginning Monday 19th March. If no appointment is made a round of interviews will be held during the week of Monday 16th April. We do though reserve the right to interview and appoint at any time in the recruitment process.
About Glenalmond College
The College is built on the south bank of the River Almond, from the north bank of which rise the Grampians. It is about 50 miles north of Edinburgh and 10 miles from both Perth and Crieff.
The College Buildings, grouped round a cloistered quadrangle, comprise the Chapel, Hall, Library, houserooms and studies, study bedrooms, classrooms. A separate block houses additional classrooms, a purpose built Science Centre and a Theatre. A few yards away are the Art School and the Design and Technology Centre. Next to these are the Music practise rooms.
The Sports Complex consists of squash courts, a strength and conditioning suite, an indoor sports hall and a heated indoor swimming pool, fitness suite and an indoor .22 range.
Houses. There are 4 houses for boys and 3 houses for girls. The organisation of all the Houses is the same, each having accommodation for resident Housestaff. Senior boys and girls have study-bedrooms or studies of their own.
Religion. The College is an Episcopalian foundation and has a splendid Chapel. However all denominations are welcomed.
Admission. Boys and girls enter the College between the ages of 13 and 14 via the Common Entrance Examination or Entrance Scholarship papers. Pupils leaving Primary Schools may qualify by tests and examinations for junior entry at rising 12. Girls and boys may also qualify for entry into the Lower Sixth, or at other points during their school career.
Curriculum. In the first 3 years all pupils take a wide range of subjects up to the GCSE with English, Mathematics, a modern language and the 3 Sciences as core subjects. Greek, Spanish, German, Art, Drama, Music, Design/Technology, History, Geography, Latin, Computer Science, Physical Education are optional subjects to GCSE and beyond. Each pupil is guided by a tutor.
The Sixth Form provides specialist courses in Arts and Sciences leading to GCE A-Level and also a selection of SQA Higher Levels. Lectures from outside speakers on social, economic and cultural subjects of topical interest take place regularly.
Economics, Business Studies, Theatre Studies, History of Art, and Politics are now fully established in the Sixth Form.
Careers. Over 90% of pupils qualify for entry to university; some go direct to professional careers, industry, the Services, etc. Great emphasis is placed on careers guidance: careers talks, visits and advice along with a well-stocked careers room assist pupils in their choice. Most pupils take careers aptitude tests at age 16.
Art, Drama and Music. Music plays a central part in the life of the school: there is an Orchestra as well as smaller String, Woodwind and Brass Groups. A large Choir and Choral Society perform at the College, in Perth and in Edinburgh. The Concert Society arranges recitals and concerts at the College; frequent visits are made to concerts in Perth and elsewhere. There is a Pipe Band.
The Drama and Art departments flourish, in conjunction with the well-established Design and Technology Centre. Art, Music as well as Design/Technology form part of the normal curriculum and can be taken at GCSE and A level.
Games and Recreations. Rugby, Hockey and Lacrosse are played in the Michaelmas Term and there is a wide variety of activities to choose from in the Lent Term including Football. In Summer Term the sports are Cricket, Athletics, Shooting, Tennis and Golf. Shooting on the Miniature Ranges takes place during the two winter terms. There is a large indoor heated Swimming Pool and pupils are trained in personal survival and Lifesaving. There are also Squash Courts, Tennis Courts, a private Golf Course, and two full-size all-weather pitches for hockey and tennis.
During the Summer, pupils have the opportunity to explore the hills and the neighbouring countryside.
Combined Cadet Force. There is a contingent of the Combined Cadet Force which has strong links with the Armed Forces and the Royal Regiment of Scotland (Black Watch Battalion) in particular. The ceremonial dress, as worn by the Pipe Band for example, is the Highland dress with the Murray of Atholl tartan.
Army and Air sections, with a Pre-Service section for Junior Pupils, are organised on the basis of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Shooting and Adventure Training figure prominently; pupils may also be engaged on Conservation, Community Service Work or Mountain Awareness Group.
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