Teacher of English

Location

Barnet, Greater London | United Kingdom

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and talented English teacher for September 2024. You will be teaching English across the Key Stages up to and including A Level.

The English department at St James’ is collegiate, supportive and enthusiastic. We have planned an inspiring, academic curriculum that fosters a love for learning and we are always keen to embrace fresh ideas. 

The department is looking for: 

• A well-qualified graduate with experience teaching English to A Level.
• A dynamic professional with a track record of excellent outcomes.
• An outstanding teacher driven by the desire to improve life changes for young people through their teaching.
• A colleague able to take the initiative and show a willingness to contribute to the department and wider school.
• A colleague who is friendly, confident and enthusiastic.

The school welcomes applications from teachers of all faiths and backgrounds who: 

• Are outstanding classroom practitioners.
• Have excellent subject knowledge and are honest about their own development needs.
• Are ambitious for themselves and our pupils.  
• Are team players with a can-do attitude and strong personal resilience.   
• Are committed to supporting the school's wide and varied extra-curricular programme.   
• Are supportive of the school's Catholic ethos.

Our leadership team is committed to the professional and personal development of our teachers, and we actively look for ways to make sure that work-life balance is a reality. The school’s excellent facilities include a sports hall, fitness suite, dance studio, astro-turf, gymnasium and specialist teaching areas.

We can offer you:

• Excellent development through our tailored CPD programme and team of Lead Practitioners and coaches.    
• A staff wellbeing programme that is genuinely responsive to need.
• A collegiate, supportive and stimulating professional environment.

If you are a motivated, creative, well-organised professional who wants to develop your craft in a school where human flourishing is at the heart of what we do, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: 12pm, Tuesday 19 March 2024

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advertised closing date. This advert may be closed at any time.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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