Teacher of English
Dragon School
Oxfordshire
- New
- Salary:
- Dependent on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Spring Term 2025
- Apply by:
- 2 October 2024
Job overview
The Dragon seeks to appoint a graduate to teach English to Years 5 to 8 who will be willing to make a wide contribution to the life of this busy, exciting and successful school. The position would suit those who have experience of teaching children in Upper Key Stage 2 primary or of prep school age, as well as those with senior school (independent or maintained sector) experience. This role is suitable for both newly qualified teachers, and those who have been teaching for a number of years. The successful candidate would also be required to teach some F.P.E (Faith, Philosophy and Ethics) to Year 5.
The Department is lively, well-resourced and fully abreast of the latest developments in teaching and looks to develop potential in all areas of the subject.
All staff contribute to extra-curricular activities. Games players would obviously find their talents used, but the school is large enough for a great variety of cultural and academic interests to be welcomed and to provide ample opportunities for further career progress within the school.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- To plan, prepare and teach lessons according to the educational needs of pupils assigned to him/her.
- To assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of the pupils assigned to him/her within the guidelines of the feedback policy.
- In addition, all teachers are required to involve themselves in the fuller life of the school including Activities, Games, Clubs and DragonQUEST. DragonQUEST is the curriculum enrichment programme run for the school on Saturday mornings.
- As a Form Tutor, to promote and facilitate the general progress and well-being of individual pupils within any group of pupils assigned to him/her, providing guidance and advice on educational and social matters.
- To participate in meetings and other activities, both within and out of school, which provide opportunities both for the exchange of views and for other forms of professional development.
· To uphold and follow the Staff Code of Conduct.
- All staff are involved in allocated playground patrols.
- It is an expectation that all full-time staff will receive the Live Out Allowance that will allow them to be involved in the boarding life of the school.
About Dragon School
- Dragon School
- Bardwell Road, Oxford
- Oxfordshire
- OX2 6SS
- United Kingdom
Dragon School is one of Britain’s leading preparatory schools, offering a first-class day and boarding education for girls and boys aged 4-13 years. Located in the heart of the city of Oxford, the Dragon provides a distinctive educational experience that not only celebrates childhood and the joy of learning, but also prepares young people with the skills to thrive in a rapidly changing world and continue to ‘Reach for the Sun’ (Arduus ad Solem). Academic excellence for all sits at the heart of a Dragon education. As a school, the Dragon is constantly seeking to innovate, developing the curriculum both in and out of the classroom. Dragon QUEST, the Saturday enrichment programme, is a unique opportunity to stretch pupils further, giving children the freedom to learn new and unfamiliar skills, from beekeeping to exploring anthropology; we are only limited by our imaginations. Equally, ‘giving back’ is integral to being a grounded Dragon.
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