Teacher of English
Park House School
West Berkshire
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- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2017
- Apply by:
- 26 April 2017
Job overview
Park House School is a successful Academy who seeks to employ an enthusiastic and motivated Teacher of English. We would welcome applications from NQTs and qualified teachers who are keen to contribute to our creative and dynamic team. You will be required to teach KS3 and KS4 across all abilities. A genuine enthusiasm for working with young people in a cohesive, friendly and happy community is absolutely vital.
The successful candidate would be joining an outstanding and highly-motivated department, considered a model of good practice in the school community. Our exam results have been consistent and improving. In 2017, a 98% pass rate, with 83% of students achieving A*-C was achieved in English Language GCSE and in English Literature, a 99.3% pass rate, with 70.3% of students achieving A*-C. Our A-Level results paint a similar picture, with A-Level English Literature achieving 100% A*-C and A-Level English Language achieving 100% pass rate, with 69% of students achieving A*-C. Our department is experienced, supportive and focussed on continuing to raise student attainment, working hard to ensure that all students achieve their potential.
Park House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
We would also welcome early applications and offer the opportunity for applicants to start before September 2017.
To apply please complete the attached Application Form and Disqualification Declaration Form and email them to: recruitment@parkhouseschool.org
Closing date: 27 April 2017
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About Park House School
We are proud of the superb opportunities we offer to all of our students to develop in a community which fosters resilience, commitment and the highest educational standards.
We value respect, inclusivity and the importance of relationships in helping young people be successful. High expectations underpin everything we do and we know that improvement and growth is a process that never stops. Student voice is important to us and we work in partnership with our students in the running and decision-making of the school.
We offer a rich choice of extra-curricular clubs and encourage all of our students to participate. The house system is a strong feature of the school and this facilitates students mixing across year groups, to bring friendly but fierce competition into school life.
We also ensure there is a strong focus on the wellbeing of our students alongside academic excellence and the vibrant extra-curricular life of the school. It is vital to us that students are known and respected as individuals so that they enjoy a successful time with us. We have a wellbeing centre, a growing wellness curriculum and a programme of tutor activities designed to support students in learning how to manage their own wellbeing. Alongside this, we have a range of highly qualified and excellent pastoral staff dedicated to supporting students and their families.
Staff are all immensely proud of Park House School. Our students are strong, confident and ambitious for themselves and their futures, whilst being highly aware of their role in creating a caring and fair society.
We very much look forward to welcoming you to our school.
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