Teacher of English with Drama
The Abbey School Reading
Reading
- Expired
- Salary:
- The Abbey School follows the National Teachers’ Salary Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2016
- Apply by:
- 5 May 2016
Job overview
The Abbey School follows the National Teachers’ Salary Scale up to Upper Pay Scale 3, with an additional Abbey Allowance.
Full time and Part time applications are welcome.
The Abbey School is an independent GSA day school for girls which enjoys an enviable reputation of academic excellence, a rich history, a caring pastoral environment and a wide breadth of extra-curricular activity. We recruit only the highest calibre staff who form a strong, professional community of highly skilled and dedicated people. We seek to provide opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential for the mutual benefit of the individual and the whole School.
The governors and management team are committed to supporting the continuing development of its staff and maintain a good working environment with the necessary policies and procedures in place to support this.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Teacher of English with Drama to contribute to the work of a very successful English & Drama department which offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
The successful applicant will be expected to teach English throughout the School, from Year 7 up to and including GCSE, A Level English Literature and/or International Baccalaureate.
We currently follow Cambridge IGCSE First Language English and English Literature; OCR English Language at A level and Edexcel English Literature at A Level. English is taught at both Standard and Higher Level for the IB.
The successful applicant will also be expected to teach KS3 Drama. Experience and qualifications in this area may be advantageous.
Extra-curricular drama is very strong at The Abbey School and all drama teachers must be prepared to participate in this aspect of the department alongside our Theatre Artist in Residence. This year we have embarked on our first whole school Performing Arts Festival, culminating in a performance of The Canterbury Tales at South Street Arts Centre.
To find out more about our lively and well resourced school and for a full job description and an application form, please visit our website www.theabbey.co.uk. Interviews will only be arranged following our receipt of a completed application form.
To apply: Please send a completed application form, CV and covering letter to recruitment@theabbey.co.uk.
Closing date for applications: Friday, 6 May 2016, however interviews will be arranged following the receipt of a completed application and this may be before the closing date.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
About The Abbey School Reading
The Abbey School is a dynamic and vibrant community of more than 1,000 girls aged 3-18.
The Abbey is always in the top division nationally in academic terms. This year's A-levels were excellent with 75% at A*- B and at GCSE 88% gained 9-7 grades. Annually the average International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma result is between 38 - 40 points, with more than two thirds of the cohort scoring 38 points or higher, at a level equivalent to or exceeding the Oxford and Cambridge conditional offer range. In the School's 12 year IB history several students have gained the full 45 points possible. Leavers go on to an impressive list of universities and courses.
The school places great emphasis on providing a breadth of sporting and cultural challenges and opportunities for each student. Students are presented with the chance for exploration both within the curriculum and in Music, Drama, Sport, DofE and the wide variety of clubs and trips. The Jane Austen Wing at the Senior School has modern classrooms for Humanities as well as bright Art studios and enhanced ICT facilities. The IB has widened the options for Sixth Formers who can also choose their desired A-level combination from a wide range of subjects.
The Abbey Junior School (ages 3 - 11) offers a broad curriculum and the atmosphere is friendly, lively, purposeful and fun.
There is an extensive Abbey School coach & bus network and the School is within easy walking distance from Reading Station. There is a range of scholarships and financial assistance is offered to able students through means-tested bursaries which may cover up to 100% of fees for exceptional candidates.
The Abbey represents a unique and exciting opportunity for any girl with a desire to learn, where inspirational teaching and an ethos that promotes aspiration and balance provide the platform for a successful and fulfilling future.
Headteacher
Will le Fleming
ISI report
“The qualities of pupils’ personal development is excellent. Pupils grow into self-confident and independent young people, supported by Christian values and an understanding of life in a multi-cultural environment.”
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