Teacher of English
Saint Cecilia's Church of England School
Wandsworth
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- M1 upwards depending on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2020
- Apply by:
- 24 February 2020
Job overview
Located in the beautiful residential area of Southfields, close to Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Club, Saint Cecilia’s Church of England School is just 20 minutes from the West End of London and 20 minutes to tranquil Surrey countryside, with exceptional transport links. Yet, still within the Inner London Weighting area which adds a significant increase to salary.
In 2019, pupil outcomes were excellent. At GCSE the P8 overall was +0.32. We continue to be one of the highest performing schools in the London Borough of Wandsworth. Our attainment 8 score was 51.4. Moreover, 88% of our pupils achieved 9-4 grades in English and 78% achieved 9-4 grades in Maths. 24% per cent of A level grades were A* - A, and every year leavers gain places at prestigious Russell Group universities, including Oxbridge.
The English department is highly successful with excellent outcomes at both GCSE and A level. The team are experienced and committed to ensuring a challenging, rigorous and enjoyable experience for all students. Collaborative working is central to department practice and the team is incredibly supportive, both of the students and of each other. We are looking for an inspirational teacher to join this team of dedicated professionals who continue to maintain a proven record of high academic standards.
• Pupils excel in English and the department have achieved 88% of pupils gaining Grade 4 and above with 74% achieving grade 5 or above in either English Language or English Literature.
• The Progress 8 English element score is currently +0.66 and was +0.7 in 2018.
• Students make excellent progress at A level as well as GCSE with a large number of pupils opting to take English Literature at A-level and achieving a progress score of +0.52. In 2019 25% of pupils achieved A*-A and 69% achieved A*-B.
Saint Cecilia’s holds the Gold Award for Professional Development from UCL/IOE and the Silver Investors in People Award which demonstrates our commitment to realising the potential and excellence of the individuals we employ. Whether you are an experienced subject teacher, newly qualified or early in your teaching career, our school offers first class career progression and exciting professional opportunities.
With 950 pupils and a thriving, popular sixth form, the caring Christian community within the school, together with the close-knit team of dedicated and friendly staff have achieved excellent academic success
Please apply via the TES application form by Monday, 24th February, 9.00am. Interviews will be held the following week.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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About Saint Cecilia's Church of England School
- Saint Cecilia's Church of England School
- Sutherland Grove, Southfields
- London
- SW18 5JR
- United Kingdom
THE AIMS OF THE SCHOOL
Saint Cecilia’s Church of England School is a co-educational comprehensive school for pupils aged 11–18 years specialising in the teaching of Music and Mathematics.
As a Christian school, we are proud to declare that we exist to ‘Glorify God through outstanding, enjoyable education’.
The school values the uniqueness of each individual as a person made in the image of God, entitled to teaching and learning opportunities which will enable him or her to become a confident, competent, caring and self-reliant person, fully prepared for adult life and the world of work in modern Britain.
In order to fulfil its Mission Statement, the school seeks:
•To develop the whole child.
•To promote the highest standards of academic achievement, motivation and self-discipline in all pupils.
•To ensure high quality teaching and learning in all subjects and at all key stages.
•To encourage each individual child to develop her or his talents to the full.
•To ensure that everyone is treated equally and with respect.
•To develop in pupils an awareness and appreciation of spiritual, moral, social and cultural values and attitudes.
•To help pupils develop creative, lively and critically enquiring minds and the ability to question and discuss rationally.
•To promote an awareness of our place in, dependency on and respect for the world environment.
•To promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.
At Saint Cecilia’s we believe that pupils should enjoy and learn from their everyday experiences, both in and out of school, valuing their school days as part of a process of lifelong learning. Fulfilment grows from a sense of personal achievement and pupils are given the opportunity to participate in a wide range of educational and recreational activities, including decision-making. Teaching is organised to enable pupils to work individually as well as in groups, cooperatively and well as competitively. Assessment of pupils’ work accentuates positive achievement as well as provides direction for future improvement.
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