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Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Reading Girls' School

Reading

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Salary:
MPS/UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2018
Apply by:
17 May 2018

Job overview

Reading Girls’ School is ‘The best performing non selective school in Reading LA’ (Department for Education, 2017).  Our vision is that Reading Girls’ School is regarded by our local community as their secondary school of choice. Our recent GCSE examination results have improved again this academic year with a progress 8 figure of +0.25 and 11 of our students being in the top 30% nationally for English and Maths.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of English.  The ideal candidate will be an ambitions professional with the ability to teach English at KS3 and KS4. The successful candidate will join a school that is committed to engage, inspire and motivate students in their learning to ensure that they have the very best educational journey possible. Applications from NQTs are welcomed. 

Within a year, Reading Girls’ School, has built a strong foundation with further educational providers within Reading, including; 

 ● Kendrick School, where 18 of our girls, last year, went to continue their further education

● Maiden Erlegh School, enabling our girls’ to further their education

● The University of Reading, where students from the UoR provide one - to - one support for our students in year 11 and 10

Reading Girls’ School is an Academy which is part of the successful Baylis Court Trust. In October 2016 we moved into our new school building which has provided us with a 21st century learning environment. We are a partially selective, 11-16 secondary girls’ school, in south Reading. Our aim is a very clear one which is to provide the best life-chances possible for every student. To that end, we challenge our students to the very edge of their academic capabilities whilst providing wrap-around support towards those goals.  We believe in the importance of stepping out of one’s comfort zone, in order to improve.

We have a strong commitment to high standards for students and staff.  We are a diverse and dynamic school with a reputation for providing a caring environment where students can succeed; our girls have a real enthusiasm for learning and take pride in their school. As a teaching team we are highly qualified and all share a passionate belief that every student in our school matters.

If you are a highly ambitious teacher and you feel you have the qualities to join the Principal in rapidly moving forward and you are committed to improving student life chances of students, would like to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, please contact Jane Clacey, PA to the Principal, on 0118 9861336 to arrange a time to come and meet us.

Completed application forms should be returned to jclacey@readinggirlsschool.net before the closing date of Friday 18 May 2018.

Reading Girls’ School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all posts.

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About Reading Girls' School

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+44 118 986 1336

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We are extremely proud of our school which aims to fulfil the potential of each and every student within a caring and stimulating environment.


Principal's Welcome...

May I take this opportunity to welcome you to our school.  We are a partially selective girls’ school, in south Reading. Our aim is a very clear one which is to provide the best life-chances possible for every student .  To that end, we challenge our students to the very edge of their academic capabilities whilst providing wrap-around support towards those goals.  I believe in the importance of stepping out of one’s comfort zone, in order to improve.  Consequently, our vision is under pinned by the value placed on LEARNING.

Leadership at all levels.

Excellence in teaching

Aspirational parents, staff and students

Respect for the beliefs and rights of others

Non-negotiable behaviour for learning

Independent learning

New technologies

Going the extra mile for yourself and others


Aims

  • To build a creative and enterprising community that can respond to challenge and embrace change.
  • To inspire all to achieve their best in their academic, social, moral, spiritual, technological and entrepreneurial development.
  • To ensure all members of the school community are empowered to become active life long learners with high aspirations for themselves and others in the global community.
  • To create a vibrant learning environment where all are secure and encouraged to make healthy life choices.

Reading Girls’ School is a single sex Foundation School situated in South Reading, open to girls of all abilities with an excellent record of pastoral care. In order to maximise our success for the future, Reading Girls’ works closely with Kendrick Grammar School to sharpen the school’s drive for academic excellence.
 

Reading Girls’ is a dynamic school, set on a path of further improvement. All students are encouraged to strive for excellence and the school aims to challenge and motivate girls to maximise their potential, both academically and socially. Good qualifications, independence, confidence and the ability to communicate effectively with others are essential for adult life.
 

Our curriculum covers a broad range of subjects and offers a wide variety of opportunities for all. We encourage our students to become independent learners and seek the support and co-operation of parents to aid in this process. Girls are also encouraged to become involved in extra-curricular activities outside the normal school day. Working in partnership with parents, we provide a firm framework within which every girl has the chance to excel.

If you are appointed to Reading Girls' School you can expect:

  • A school committed to improvement and development
  • A strong professional team of staff
  • A well managed and developing curriculum
  • Professional development for all staff

When appointing staff at Reading Girls' School we are seeking people who are:

  • Committed to the needs of all children and young people
  • Excellent classroom practitioners
  • Enthusiastic and hardworking
  • Committed to improvements
  • Willing to contribute to extra curricular activities
  • Able to liaise with parents and students
  • Efficient and effective managers of resources

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