English Teacher - Maternity Cover

English Teacher – Full Time, Maternity Cover

Required: February or Easter 2025

The Blandford School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated English Teacher to join our thriving and supportive school. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to teach Year 7 to Year 11 English within a forward thinking and outward looking faculty where student achievement and progress is good. The English faculty is at the leading edge of interventions in the school, supporting reading, comprehension and small group extraction to help students catch up where necessary.

WHY CHOOSE US

The Blandford School is a successful and oversubscribed 11-18 comprehensive school with high aspirations for our students, situated in the beautiful county of Dorset, 30 minutes from the beaches of Poole and Bournemouth and 40 minutes from the New Forest National Park. With outstanding modern facilities, and inspirational and dedicated staff, our students achieve above the national average and progress to a wide range of destinations.

The school has an excellent CPD programme based on the latest research evidence to ensure that all teachers, no matter their level of experience are able to develop and improve. We are focussed on ensuring staff well-being and pride ourselves on a supportive team approach.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A strong commitment to your professional development and career management
• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop through mentorship and coaching
• A successful ECT support programme
• Onsite parking
• Onsite canteen which is open to staff all day
• An opportunity to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team
• A range of opportunities outside of work to socialise with colleagues

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
• An English related degree
• This post is suitable for both experienced candidates and those new to the profession

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• The ability to teach English to Key Stage 4
• A passion for English and a commitment to embedding a lifelong love of learning to our students
• A high expectation for students of all abilities
• Forward thinking disposition, creative, receptive to change and able to work within and contribute to the continual development of the team.
• A detailed knowledge of the curriculum and its means of delivery.

We welcome candidates contacting / visiting the school prior to an application, please contact Dan Tovey (Head of English) DTovey@blandfordschool.org.uk for further information or to arrange a visit.

Closing Date: 27th November 2024

(The school reserves the right to interview prior to the closing date should suitable applicants apply)

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. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and acceptable references, alongside other checks, including on-line searches in-line with the guidance contained within KCSIE. All applications must be made using the relevant application form.