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Teacher of English

Teacher of English

The Ashcombe School

Surrey

  • £26,948 - £42,780 per year
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  • Expired
Salary:
MPS/UPR
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
Spring term 2022
Apply by:
13 December 2021

Job overview

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teacher of English to work at a high achieving, fully comprehensive school in Dorking in Surrey.  This position is fixed term until 31 August 2022 with potential to be made permanent.  To start in the spring term.

Who we are:

Ashcombe is highly sought-after, with very high levels of interest for September 2022. This is due to a wide range of factors including its facilities, academic results, standards of teaching, pastoral care, the wide range of trips and extra-curricular activities and the resultant attitudes of its pupils. In our 2020 ‘Investors in People’ Report, our staff said:

“It is a great place to work, and I can see all the things that are happening – it’s all positive”

What we offer:

A supportive climate in which there is much cooperation, resulting in detailed schemes of work and excellent resources

• Courses run for both GCSE and A-Level students

• An excellent ECT programme

• Regular professional development opportunities

• Day nursery on site with preferential rates for staff

• On-site parking

• Close to A25, M25 and local train stations

What we’re looking for:

• A person who is passionate about English and will encourage our students to learn from their enthusiasm

• An ability to deliver the curriculum to a high standard

• An open minded approach to expanding and encouraging knowledge growth in students of all abilities

• We are seeking someone with the commitment and enthusiasm to be part of a lively, well managed and successful team

What Ofsted say:

“Pupils’ attitudes towards learning are very positive. Pupils are attentive and responsive in equal measure in lessons. As a result, there is a very harmonious learning atmosphere"

How to apply:

Click the ‘Quick apply’ button below to complete an application form.

Closing date is 8am Monday 13th December 2021.

The Ashcombe School,

Ashcombe Road, Dorking, Surrey RH4 1LY

Tel: 01306 886312

www.ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk

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About The Ashcombe School

The Ashcombe School is a high-achieving genuinely comprehensive school with a very successful Sixth Form and is a vibrant and inspiring place to work. We continually look to support exceptional pastoral care, high levels of attainment across the ability range and provide an enviable range of extra-curricular activities to prepare and enable young people to lead fulfilled lives.

We are ambitious for all our students and staff and each year are proud to have a strong cohort who not only go on to the most prestigious universities and courses, but to a range of other challenging and high-quality opportunities. We have an unwavering commitment to inclusion to ensure that every young person who comes into the school is supported and challenged to reach their potential.

Located in Dorking in the heart of the beautiful Surrey Hills, with excellent travel connections, the school has well-resourced teaching facilities for all subjects. The school is continuing a significant and innovative programme of modernisation and improvement to classrooms, communal spaces, dining areas and sports facilities, ensuring a stimulating and inspirational environment for staff and students.

Working at The Ashcombe is challenging and rewarding and ensures the school enjoys a strong level of staff retention.

10 Reasons to join us at The Ashcombe School

  • Excellent ECT programme including salary backdated to August
  • Visible, active, and supportive Senior Leadership Team
  • Students who are enthusiastic, fun, and respectful
  • A whole staff team which is inclusive and welcoming
  • A school which is highly valued by parents and has a clear place in the community
  • Career development programme for all staff
  • Part of a small independent MAT with opportunities to work with colleagues from two secondary schools
  • A wide-ranging offer of extracurricular activities and trip opportunities
  • Additional benefits including staff gym, free lunches for duty and INSET
  • Work-life and family-friendly policies

Our staff and students are our strongest reasons to join us, and are very happy to confirm this to visitors and candidates – come and see for yourself.

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Applications closed