Temporary Part time Teacher of English (maternity cover)
The Cottesloe School
Wing, Leighton Buzzard
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS / UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 15 July 2022
Job overview
The Cottesloe School is a successful and oversubscribed Foundation Secondary School with Sixth Form situated in the village of Wing in rural North Buckinghamshire, located conveniently for Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.
We are a forward looking school with a Headteacher who leads an experienced and stable senior leadership team. They have a passion for creating an inclusive learning environment, enabling teachers to support students to meet high expectations. Through our personalised CPD programme we offer first class commitment to developing individuals to reach their full potential. Emphasis on staff wellbeing is central to our culture and we provide a vibrant and caring working environment.
* Ofsted : Continues to be a Good school (November 2021)
* CPD Award Mark of Outstanding
We are looking for an enthusiastic part-time (0.6 / 0.8) or full-time teacher with excellent knowledge and relevant teaching qualification to join our team and teach English across all Key Stages to cover maternity leave from Autumn Term 2022 for up to one year. The successful candidate will be an outstanding practitioner with a clear vision of how they can inspire students, raising their aspiration and achievement.
We can offer you a rewarding opportunity to work in a welcoming and supportive environment. Our students are eager to learn, work hard and achieve well. Pupils and staff treat each other with respect and courtesy. Around the building and in lessons, pupils behave very well. Senior leaders are ambitious for Cottesloe students. The Headteacher is supported by talented and committed staff. Staff are very proud to work at the school. They feel valued because leaders consider their workload. (Ofsted November 2021).
Please contact Jo Webber (Head of English) if you would like to discuss this role further: jwebber@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk; for further information about our school please see our website www.cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk
We will review applications upon receipt.
The Cottesloe School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and offers of employment will be subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, and satisfactory teacher status, qualification, identify, health and reference checks. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration form. The school's policy is to renew DBS checks for all staff, governors and volunteers every five years.
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About The Cottesloe School
- The Cottesloe School
- Aylesbury Road, Wing, Leighton Buzzard
- Bedfordshire
- LU7 0NY
- United Kingdom
The Cottesloe School is a successful and oversubscribed Foundation secondary school situated in the village of Wing in rural North Buckinghamshire.
Headteacher Mr Simon Jones, MA
NOR: 1,070 including 126 in Sixth Form
Values and vision
The Cottesloe School’s staff are fully committed to maximising the life chances of all of our students by creating a rich, deep, vibrant and challenging learning experience for everyone. Our students benefit from highly qualified and exceptionally committed staff who recognise the importance of creative and challenging teaching, strong pastoral care and have high professional standards.
Our curriculum has carefully designed pathways to make sure it meets the needs of all our students. It provides an excellent range of options in GCSE and A Level qualifications supported by a range of vocational courses.
Prepare, Aspire, Succeed is borne out of a simple philosophy of what we believe is the purpose of education.
Prepare, Aspire, Succeed is what we do - it is what defines us as a school and it encapsulates all that is unique and strong about The Cottesloe School.
A focus on working towards academic excellence across the school is complemented by a commitment to providing the emotional support students need to recognise their potential. This is the purpose of The Cottesloe School’s TEAM Hub (Together Everyone Achieves More) centre. If a Head of Year identifies further support is necessary, interventions such as anger management and stress management are made available through drop in sessions or through professional counselling.
Ofsted
“Leaders are passionate about improving all aspects of the school for the benefit of every student. All staff have worked effectively to embed an ethos of warmth, care and support. Students are rightly proud to belong to their school. Parents are positive about the behaviour of students and say they are managed well. Staff are similarly positive about the behaviour of the students. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school and the quality of the education it provides for their children." Ofsted November 2021 - Remains Good in all areas.
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