Teacher of English - Maternity

NORTHFLEET SCHOOL FOR GIRLS ,
Northfleet, Kent
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Job Type: Full-time

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Pay: MPS/UPS Start Date: September 2020 Northfleet School for Girls is a successful and further improving school. Our latest Ofsted inspection made the following observations: "It is clear that leaders, governors and staff at every level have established a culture in which everyone in the community is valued and treated with respect" "Standards continue to improve in all subjects" "The school is a harmonious environment where pupils are happy" Teacher of English We have a vacancy to cover a period of maternity leave for a full time English Teacher from September 2020. We are looking to appoint a talented English Teacher who has a genuine passion for the subject. They must be prepared to be part of an established and supportive team. The successful candidate will be committed to further raising standards and have an enthusiasm for teaching, learning and the progression of young people. To be considered you must: Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Have strong knowledge of the KS3 - KS4 curriculum. KS5 experience will be an advantage Work well with staff and pupils alike Be motivated to get the best out of pupils Have strong classroom management skills As a school we will offer you: A comprehensive induction Extensive professional development based on your needs and aspirations The opportunity to be part of a subject and whole school team which believes in working together to achieve excellence A school which values every individuals’ contribution and seeks to develop teachers skills and talents across all areas of school life A school which believes that students and staff should ‘enjoy the journey’ Northfleet Schools for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check. Please note that due to the current circumstances relating to Covid-19 and the closure of schools all interviews will take place via Skype. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert before the published closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed before. Closing Date: 15/04/2020 at 16:00 Interviews: TBC Information about the school Northfleet School for Girls is a vibrant and friendly school which values every individual as a professional member of the whole team. Our vision is that all students should dream big and achieve. This is realised through staff, students and parents working closely together, having high expectations in all areas and enjoying the journey. We are at a very exciting stage in our path to outstanding. Results have improved year on year and are now significantly above similar schools, student engagement is excellent and intake numbers are expanding rapidly at both Year 7 and Year 12. We are particularly excited to be planning a brand new dedicated Sixth Form building for 2021. The following quotes from our 2020 staff survey give a feel for the school; “I believe the students' behaviour is really good and it makes this school a great place to work.” “The school management have a caring ethos and as a new member of staff I am very impressed with how valued I have been made to feel and the initiatives to make the working environment a happy place to be.” “I love working at this school and do find it a good school to work for. I do feel valued and that there are opportunities for me to professionally develop. The behaviour here is good and SLT are supportive. It is a great school to work at.” “Fantastic place to work - staff very supportive of each other and students.” “The school is immaculately presented which provides a professional environment for our students to learn in and be proud of. SLT always make time to support every member of staff and the expectation of the workforce is clear. In addition to the above; parent surveys show that 97% would recommend the school, 99% say their child is taught well and 99% say we look after their child well. If you would like to be part of a school that values the contribution of all staff in achieving great education and want to work in an environment where everyone is supported to develop further then we would like to speak with you. Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. KTJ1

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