Teacher of English

Teacher of English

MPR/UPR

Possible TLR for the right candidate

Permanent

January 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the English department of Barnhill Community High School.

Barnhill is a heavily oversubscribed, high performing school that places wellbeing and quality of life at the heart of its ethos. Barnhill performs in and around the top 5% of schools in the country and was judged to be outstanding by Ofsted in February 2024. The sixth form was judged to be a very strong aspect of the school in the inspection.

Staff wellbeing

We have a very well thought of staff wellbeing offer that focusses on allowing staff to concentrate on their work without unnecessary impediment. In addition to this there is a range of supportive measures such marking from home, wellbeing events and staff celebrations.

Our English Department is at the centre of the curriculum at Barnhill. We have a dynamic and forward-thinking team dedicated to fostering critical thinking, communication and collaboration with an ambitious and inclusive curriculum. A wide range of texts are delivered, creating a dynamic and exhilarating curriculum for our pupils; literature is placed at the heart of teaching and learning in order to engage and inspire our pupils as young readers

A department of 11 teachers, with an innate passion for their subject, which is reflected in their teaching and students’ attitude to learning in lessons. The English department is thriving, where student progress at GCSE and A Level has been well above national averages for many years with disadvantaged students’ outcomes closely matching their peers. Our progress 8 score was 0.54 in 2024 (significantly above average) with A Level progress in the top 25% of schools. We also see high numbers of our students’ progress to Oxbridge and Russell Group Universities, studying English related degrees.

Comments from the recent Ofsted inspection

Leaders have high aspirations for pupils

Pupils here show respect for all. They are polite, friendly and confident in expressing their views.

They develop a real interest in their studies.

Teachers have good subject knowledge. They use this well to develop pupils’ knowledge and understanding. They present subject content with clarity and question pupils skilfully.

Pupils learn without disruption. They show very positive attitudes to their learning.

Leaders have designed a broad and ambitious curriculum.

School leaders and governors work with commitment and intelligence.

Leaders have established a strong culture of safeguarding

 Further Information -

To apply for this post, please use the 'quick links' on the TES website or email a letter of application and completed application form (available on the school website: www.barnhill.school) to HR@barnhill.school. Applications by post are also welcome.

CVs will not be accepted.

Candidates are encouraged to arrange a visit to the school or speak with the Headteacher, please contact the Headteacher's PA, Miss D Nash, to make an appointment using email: dnash@barnhill.school

Barnhill Community High is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

It is an offence to apply for the position if you are barred from engaging regulated activity relevant to children.

Early applications are positively encouraged and the school reserves the right to shortlist and interview earlier than advertised.

Please see link to the Child protection policy

Microsoft Word - Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy - Barnhill _October 2022_.doc (mlp.org.uk)

Please note that we hold the right to carry out online checks on applicants selected for interview.