Teacher of English

Chichester High School 

Teacher of English 

required for January 2020

(This post would suit an NQT or you may want to apply for our PE subject transfer programme with retention package*)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, experienced and motivated department within a thriving High School.  You will be working with a team who are dedicated, passionate and determined to deliver high standards to all of its learners. The English Faculty teach together in their own suite of rooms and have open access to our highly resourced library and expert staff.

The English team includes a wide range of experience and teaching styles; each member is ‘outstanding’ in their own individual way. The team are united by a passion for our subject, the ability to inspire across the ability and age range and, very importantly, a sense of humour.

In English we expect to see our pupils excited, involved, engaged and challenged - unafraid of taking risks.  We expect our pupils to be engrossed and positively active.  We expect to see pupils succeeding independently or in groups.  Within our department, we aim to inspire pupils to achieve their true potential and instil within them, a powerful sense of self-belief.

The successful candidate will therefore need to be dynamic, determined and show firmness of purpose.

Do you feel ready and able to join our team?

Other information for candidates

• The English department has a well-appointed suite of 14 well-decorated rooms 

• The CHS English Department is a lead department across TKAT and the Head of Department Leads TKAT COAST English

• We have a vast collection of multi-media resources from the full canon of English Language and Literature.

• The current priorities are independent learning; encouraging engagement of English; ensuring engagement in all lessons; confirming the learning of all pupils; challenge and support.

• There are seven one hour lessons of English per fortnight at KS3 and eight at KS4 and KS5

• There are extra-curricular opportunities offered to all students including visiting writers, poets and storytellers; a number of opportunities to see live theatre both in and out of school; strong links with a touring theatre in education group.

• If you are passionate about teaching and would like to be trained to become a strong English practioner you may qualify for our retention package-this will allow you to become an English Teacher, whilst still teaching PE. You will have a personalised CPD plan and an agreed retention payment after two years of teaching with us*

If you are passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Chichester High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

For further information about our school and to download our application form and safer recruiting form, please view our website at www.chs-tkat.org.  Please address any application forms to Mrs B Hulse, Chichester High School, Kingsham Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8EB or email to bhulse@chs-tkat.org.  Please note that we do not accept CVs for this post.