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Teacher of English - part-time/full-time to cover maternity leave

Teacher of English - part-time/full-time to cover maternity leave

Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School

Kent

  • New
Salary:
MPS/UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
01 January 2025
Apply by:
7 October 2024

Job overview

We are looking to appoint a part-time/full-time Teacher of English to cover maternity leave (0.70 FTE – full-time) from 1st January 2025. The role will be teaching English up to GCSE, with the possibility of teaching some Key Stage 3 Drama. This temporary post will not require teaching of A Level English. Please note on your application your FT preference.  

We welcome applications from talented individuals who will implement the school’s vision and work to develop the English Department. 

This role requires someone passionate to develop and promote literature and literacy inside and outside of the classroom and would be suitable for an experienced teacher or an ECT. 

The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher, avouching the importance of outstanding literacy and the role of literature in the lives of young people. They will have experience of teaching from KS3 to GCSE level and a record of achieving outstanding results, with a commitment to the delivery of a high quality extra-curricular offer. 

This position is an exciting opportunity to work within a thriving department of dedicated teachers. Having recently moved into a multimillion-pound new building, including five English rooms, an English store and a purpose-built drama studio and extensively stocked library, the next stage of the school’s development will see an expansion of our extra-curricular and elective programmes, with English at the heart of this. English Literature and Film Studies are very popular subjects which many of our students study at A Level.  

The successful candidate will be offered a full programme of personal professional development and support as they continue in their career, alongside a comprehensive induction programme. 

We reserve the right to interview and appoint suitable candidates before the published closing date. 

Attached documents

About Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School

Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School is a voluntary-controlled secondary school based in Canterbury, Kent, for girls aged 11-18. 

Headteacher

Mr Paul Pollard

Values and vision

Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School’s motto is “Meliora Sequamur” (let’s aim for the best). This underlines the school’s commitment to academic excellence. Students are encouraged to go beyond the limits of the curriculum and to explore areas of personal interest.

The secondary school promotes creativity in all areas of the curriculum and encourages extra-curricular participation in the arts, in order to foster self-confidence and stimulate students’ imagination and integrative thinking. Extra-curricular opportunities offered by the school include adventure holidays, dance clubs and musical tuition.

Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School aims for its pupils to leave as compassionate and independent young people, committed to making valuable contributions to their communities. Teachers strive to instil a love of learning and curiosity that will continue throughout students' lives. 

Ofsted report

“Students feel safe and happy at school. The school’s care and support for their personal development are outstanding. New students in Years 7 and 12 settle in very quickly. Teachers have superb subject knowledge and often use this to make lessons intellectually challenging and stimulating. Students work hard and conscientiously. They are attentive, interested and learn well. The sixth form is good. The number of students moving on to prestigious universities has increased in the last few years.”

View Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School’s latest Ofsted report

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