Teacher of English
Farnham Heath End School
Surrey
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2017
- Apply by:
- 2 October 2016
Job overview
The successful applicant’s primary role will be to deliver outstanding, engaging lessons to students in Key Stage 3 and 4.
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher who has a great passion for their subject. The ability to enthuse students and the desire to be a proactive leader of this department is a must.
The department is well resourced with 5 rooms all equipped with projectors and many with interactive facilities. Wi-Fi is available throughout the school and we welcome the use of mobile devices by students where appropriate.
Key Stage 3 English is delivered over two years and the department will share the responsibility for improving and modernising the schemes of work at this key stage.
We expect a lot from our students and we also expect a lot from our staff. However, staff feel supported and want to provide the highest possible quality of education for the students in our care. This is a good school in which to develop your career as your professional development is vitally important to us; many of our middle leaders have been promoted internally or have been promoted to leadership positions in other schools.
If you relish the opportunity to work in a good and improving school, are prepared to work hard and teach good and outstanding lessons, to go the extra mile for our students and are committed to your own professional development then this is the school for you.
Applications should be via the school application form and a letter of application which should be no more than 2 sides of A4 paper outlining:
- your educational experience
- your educational beliefs
- why you are the candidate that we are looking for.
Appointment to this post is subject to medical clearance, an enhanced DBS check as well as references which will normally be sought prior to interview.
Application forms and supporting letters should be returned to Mrs Linda Mitchell, PA to the Headteacher, lmitchell@fhes.org.uk by Monday 3 October 2016.
Interview will be held on Friday 7 October 2016
It is not possible to acknowledge all applications.
Attached documents
About Farnham Heath End School
Farnham Heath End School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school situated in Farnham, Surrey. There are approximately 887 students at the school between the ages of 11-16.
Farnham Heath End School converted to academy status in 2013.
Headteacher
Mr Nick Phillips
Values and vision
Farnham Heath End School wants to provide a welcoming learning environment for all students to achieve their potential. The secondary school believes in treating pupils as individuals and giving them the confidence to excel in all that they do. Talents are nurtured and morals are installed, with respect and courtesy being practiced at all times.
It is important for the school to develop strong relationships with both pupils and parents, to ensure that everyone works together to create the best possible learning experience. Farnham Heath End School offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities for students to get involved in and learn new skills outside of the classroom, ranging from sports to music lessons.
Ofsted
“The school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is good. Pupils feel very safe and well-cared-for. Pupils are smart and wear their uniform well. Pupils take pride in their environment so that the 1960s building is in very good condition and there is very little litter around the site.They are clear about who they could talk to if they have a concern."
"Teachers know pupils well and pupils say that their teachers are approachable. The school has effective strategies to support more vulnerable pupils in the ‘Hub’ and in the library. When interviewed, pupils who have special educational needs reported that they felt ‘other pupils really look out for you’”.
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