Teacher of English
Portland Place School
Westminster
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2017
- Apply by:
- 21 February 2017
Job overview
TEACHER OF ENGLISH
PERMANENT / FULL TIME SEPTEMBER 2017
Portland Place School W1B 1NJ
020 7307 8700
www.portland-place.co.uk
Independent Coeducational Day School for students aged 8 –18 (400 students)
Portland Place School is looking to appoint two full time, enthusiastic, self-motivated permanent teachers of English. In addition, the successful candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills and organisational abilities.
They will join a school where students thrive on being engaged and extended in their learning. Staff are fully supported in their professional development and given time to plan outstanding lessons which stretch, challenge and differentiate amongst our students. Class sizes in the school are an average of fifteen.
Successful candidates will be required to teach English to KS5 and ideally will have experience in teaching to this level. Experience in teaching English Language at KS5 is particularly desirable. S/he will have knowledge of exam assessment procedures at GCSE and exam and coursework procedures at A-Level. We would ideally be looking to recruit one teacher with additional experience in teaching Philosophy to KS5.
This role would suit teachers from either the state or independent sector who have passion and enthusiasm for delivering high quality lessons to students who enjoy learning.
Remuneration is in accordance with the Alpha Plus Teachers’ Pay Scale and commensurate with, or above, the National Pay Scale. Staff are also members of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
To apply please click on the 'apply now' now button below to download our application form, and send to trish.kilby@portland-place.co.uk.
If you require an application pack and further details on this vacancy please visit http://www.portland-place.co.uk/Home/VACANCIES/ or contact trish.kilby@portland-place.co.uk
Closing Date: Tuesday 21 February 2017 at 4pm. Short listed candidates only will be contacted.
Interviews will take place week commencing Monday, 27 February 2017.
An enhanced DBS check will be made on the successful candidate prior to appointment.
Attached documents
About Portland Place School
About Portland Place School
Portland Place is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational school for students aged 10-16, situated in central London. It is an independent school with a total of around 230 pupils. Portland Place School offers both traditional day school and hybrid school entry.
Portland Place was founded in 1996 at its present site. The Headmaster is Mr David Bradbury.
Aims and Ethos
Portland Place School is a leading independent co-educational day school for children aged 10-16, located directly in the heart of the City of Westminster. It was founded with a particular purpose in mind: to be an alternative to the intense, large, examination focused independent day schools of which there are many in London.
The school ethos is to be small, nurturing and relaxed, encouraging and enabling our pupils to achieve their very best academically, with space to develop and express their creativity.
Portland Place School is academically non-selective. Through the excellent teaching and pastoral care provided its pupils achieve strong value-added and results are well above national averages.
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