Teacher of English
Leighton Park School
Reading
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary is competitive but will depend on the successful candidate's skills and experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2016
- Apply by:
- 9 June 2016
Job overview
An exciting full-time opportunity exists for an enthusiastic teacher of English, to join a dynamic and popular department from September 2016. This post would suit a either an experienced or a newly qualified teacher. The successful candidate will have the ability to teach across the age range. An appreciation of the IB Programme would be advantageous as would experience of teaching English as a second language. A willingness to participate in extra-curricular activities is also required.
Leighton Park School is set in over sixty acres of beautiful parkland near to the heart of Reading. Founded on Quaker values, Leighton Park offers a distinctive atmosphere where we aim to inspire and support each student to prepare for their future by reaching their potential academically and personally. We aim to appoint a candidate who will contribute and thrive in our vibrant community.
To apply, please download an application pack from our website and email it to apply@leightonpark.com. If you require further information, please call HR on 0118 987 9600.
Leighton Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our recruitment process.
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About Leighton Park School
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Leighton Park School is a successful, forward looking independent (HMC) day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 11-18 set in 65 acres of magnificent parkland.
Leighton Park exists to form young people of real character and confidence, with a determined desire to change the world, reflecting the school’s Quaker values. In 2023 we won Senior School of the Year in the national Independent Schools Association Awards. We were also a finalist in the Independent Senior School of the Year in the TES Schools Awards 2023.
We are a school that inspires Achievement with Values, Character and Community and academic excellence is the consequence of our approach. Valuing breadth and depth, we are distinguished by excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM), Music and Ethical Enterprise. The UK Government’s latest 16-18 league tables reveal Leighton Park to be the best performing School in Berkshire and in the top 1% of English schools. We are one of only eight schools to have always appeared in the top 100.
We challenge our students to imagine a better world. We then support them to develop the character, confidence and determination to be changemakers.
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