Teacher of Learning Strategies

We require an enthusiastic and well-qualified teacher to join our learning strategies team from January 2025 or soon after.

We are looking for a teacher who can share their expertise and love of education, teach lessons which inspire and that pupils enjoy, and play a significant part in the management of the department. The Learning Strategies department currently supports pupils with a range of learning needs, and as in most schools, numbers of those being referred to the department are growing. Ideally we are looking for a candidate with experience of assessing individual exam access arrangements.

King’s College has a lively and friendly Common Room of over 50 full-time teachers, all of whom contribute to the school’s outstanding co-curricular programme of sport, music and many other activities. The ability to contribute to this programme would be an advantage. All teachers also tutor a small number of pupils and undertake an evening duty in one of our boarding houses, the Sixth Form Centre or the library. 

King’s College is an exciting, forward-looking and rewarding school to work in. We support all staff to develop their teaching and pastoral skills, providing frequent access to high quality professional development, utilising the skills and experience of colleagues through our peer-coaching programme and tailoring professional development to each individual and their aspirations. We believe that investing in the development our staff is a key element in ensuring excellent teaching, learning and pastoral care. We are keen to embrace new ideas and technologies to ensure that teachers at King’s are at the forefront of teaching and learning innovation, and are rightly proud of the quality of pedagogy displayed daily around the school. Two members of the SMT are directly responsible for the wellbeing (Assistant Head Common Room) and professional development (Assistant Head Teaching and Learning) of all staff at King’s. Newly qualified teachers will be supported in completing their ECT years at King’s by the Head of Staff Induction, who has vast experience in guiding and training ECTs.

For further details and an application form, contact the HR department on 01823 328105, visit the vacancies page on our website (www.kings-taunton.co.uk) or email CSweet@kings-taunton.co.uk.

The closing date for applications is 12.00pm Monday 28 October.

Interviews will be held later in the week beginning 4 November.

King’s College Taunton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.