Teacher of English
Lord Williams's School
Thame, Oxfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Teachers Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale
- Job type:
- Part Time, Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2018
- Apply by:
- 16 April 2018
Job overview
We wish to appoint from September 2018, a well-qualified, enthusiastic and committed teacher of English to join a very strong and successful team. The post is permanent, full-time or part-time will be considered and would suit an NQT or experienced teacher. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Oxfordshire’s largest and most successful schools judged ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. Students are well-behaved and motivated, and there is a strong sense of community in Thame, with committed parental support.
We have talented, committed and conscientious teachers who produce stimulating and challenging learning activities, helped by experienced support staff. Teamwork is fundamental to our work and staff training and professional development is a key feature of the school’s success. The school has an inclusive approach to enrolment and our students are wonderful ambassadors for the school.
Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 17th April 2018.
Attached documents
About Lord Williams's School
Lord Williams’s School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational, 11-18 academy with sixth form, situated in Thame in Oxfordshire. The school, which has over 2,000 students on its roll, is managed by the Thame Partnership Academy Trust and the school governors.
The school was founded in 1559 by Lord Williams of Thame. In 1971, Lord Williams's Grammar School was combined with the Wenman School on Towersey Road to form a comprehensive co-educational school. Today it is a split-site school, with Years 7-9 on a Lower School site and Years 10-13 on an Upper School site.
Headteacher
Mr Jon Ryder
Values and vision
Lord Williams’s School’s aim is the pursuit of excellence for all. It strives to develop individual potential and cherishes the vitality of communal life.
The secondary school aims to provide a rich, diverse and challenging education through excellent teaching and learning. It seeks to develop lively and enquiring minds, healthy lifestyles and free spirits, and looks to generate confidence, purpose, self-esteem and outstanding achievement. The school also encourages generosity, respect and care for others and for the environment. It aims to bring together students, parents, staff and the community as partners in learning.
Ofsted report
“Pupils are proud to attend this school. Staff have high expectations for pupils. Pupils get off to a flying start at the lower school... In the popular sixth-form, students study a wide range of academic and vocational courses.
"Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils for life beyond school... Teachers have strong subject knowledge. They use this to enthuse and inspire pupils in lessons and beyond.”
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