English Teacher

St Nicholas’ School is a thriving, forward-looking independent day School for girls aged 3 - 16 and boys 3 - 7. Set within 30 glorious acres of Hampshire countryside, the school enjoys modern, well-resourced classrooms, small classes and excellent academic results. Pupils at St Nicholas’ school are highly motivated and keen to learn.

St Nicholas’ School seeks to appoint a enthusiastic and well organised English teacher. You will be joining an established, supportive and successful department, within one of the top schools nationally. The successful candidate will have a special interest in creative writing, in order to develop the school magazine.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching English to pupils of all abilities across key stages 3 and 4. There is an expectation that the full-time post holder will also be a form tutor and everyone is expected to contribute to the wider life of the school, through clubs and extra-curricular activities.

The post holder will:

• have a passion for teaching and learning;
• have an excellent understanding of English as a National Curriculum subject;
• have a commitment to producing a learning environment where pupils want to achieve their fullpotential;
• lead by example and act as a strong role model to pupils and staff;
• preferably have experience of Pearson Edexcel / iGCSE language specification;
• ability to hold your pupils’ interest, bringing a dynamic learning atmosphere to your classes;
• have a positive, can-do attitude with staff and pupils;
• be an effective team player and value every aspect of life at the school;
• have effective interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire pupils;
• be an active learner, who constantly strives to improve, with the desire to progress;
• excellent organisational skills and concise verbal communication.

We offer:

• motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious pupils;
• a friendly and supportive team of teachers;
• well-resourced facilities;
• a professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment;
• a commitment to professional development, including excellent CPD.

The school welcomes applications from Early Career Teachers (ECT). As an ECT at St Nicholas’ School, in addition to receiving weekly mentoring from a subject mentor, a member of the senior leadership team will also support your development and well-being.

We welcome applications from both the independent and state sectors. This is an exciting and rewarding position in a GSA School.

The school is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing date: 18 October 2024.

We will be interviewing on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the vacancy when a suitable candidate has been appointed. Therefore, early applications are recommended to avoid disappointment.

Safeguarding

The school and its staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure procedure at the Enhanced level. It is an offence for any person barred from working with children to apply for this post.

All applicants will also be required to complete a criminal records self-declaration form. Please note that you are not required to disclose convictions or cautions that are ‘protected’, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If you have a conviction and are not sure whether is it ‘protected’, please visit the Gov.UK link below:

https://www.gov.uk/tell-employer-or-college-about-criminal-record/check-your-conviction-caution