Teacher of English
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Orleans Park School
Twickenham
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- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS (Outer London)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- Required for April or September 2020
- Apply by:
- 28 February 2020
Job overview
Fixed term contract for one year in the first instance (with the potential for a permanent position)
We are looking to appoint an inspirational teacher of English to join our very successful English department. Suitable for experienced teachers or NQTs alike, applications are welcome from teachers who have experience of teaching GCSE and A Level English.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed teacher, who is a highly effective classroom practitioner.
Orleans Park is an outstanding school (Ofsted November 2017) with a new Sixth Form in brand new buildings and facilities that opened in September 2014.
In November 2017, Ofsted recognised that Orleans Park is an outstanding school. They said “Orleans Park excels in all the aspects of provision for its pupils” and we have “established an inspirational teaching and learning environment where pupils can flourish and excel”.
Situated on a 16 acre site close to the River Thames and the centre of Twickenham, Orleans Park has much to offer:
• a commitment to the professional development of all its staff to become outstanding teachers and leaders
• easy access to central London and excellent transport links for bus, train, Underground and Overground services
• close to the M3/M4/M25 with staff parking on site
• staff travel card loans
• Cyclescheme
Further details are available from the vacancies page of our website: www.orleanspark.school/vacancies/11323.html
Closing date for applications: 10am on Friday 28 February 2020
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.
The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS Disclosure. Orleans Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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About Orleans Park School
Orleans Park is a successful and oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive that serves its local community in Twickenham with over 1,350 students. The dedicated staff work hard to ensure students are successful, leaving here as responsible citizens and confident individuals.
What Orleans Park has to offer:
- a commitment to the professional development of all its staff to become outstanding teachers and leaders
- regular CPD sessions
- Sixth Form in dedicated buildings and facilities
- employee assistance programme – supporting staff wellbeing
- situated on a 16-acre site close to the River Thames and the centre of Twickenham in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The borough is home to the attractions of Richmond Park, Kew Gardens, Hampton Court Palace and Twickenham Stadium.
- easy access to central London and excellent transport links for bus, train, Underground and Overground services
- close to the M3/M4/M25 with staff parking on site
- staff travel card loans
- Cyclescheme
Here’s what Ofsted have to say:
In November 2023, Ofsted recognised that Orleans Park continues to be an outstanding school. They said "Pupils thrive at this school. They are happy, safe and achieve very well" and that the school has "a broad and ambitious curriculum for all pupils". "Pupils build very respectful, working relationships with each other and with staff. Pupils learn to be responsible and reflect on their own actions. This results in very positive behaviour and exemplary attitudes to learning".
Where to find us:
Close to central Twickenham, we are well served by local transport with several bus routes stopping right outside the school gates and train and tube stations nearby. St. Margarets and Twickenham Train Stations are both within easy walking distance for South Western Railway services and Richmond Station is one mile away for District Line Underground and Overground Services and South Western Railway.
Please explore our website as this will give you an insight into the vibrancy of Orleans Park: www.orleanspark.school
We look forward to receiving your application.
Kathy Pacey
Headteacher
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