Second In English
Grays Convent High School
Thurrock
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS/TLR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2025
- Apply by:
- 9 May 2025
Job overview
Required September 2025– Grays Convent High School are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic Second in English with specific responsibility for KS 3 - TLR 2B.
The successful candidate will be responsible to the Head of Department and, with them, for the teaching and learning of English throughout the school, ensuring that each pupil is encouraged to develop their potential to the full. Strategic development and monitoring of the English department will be shared with the Head of Department who will take the main lead. The successful candidate will be responsible for:
· The development of Schemes of Work at KS3
· Co-ordinating all aspects of intervention in Years 7, 8 and 9, looking particularly at students who enter not secondary ready, FSM and SEN students and any student who fails to make the expected levels of progress.
· Deputising for the Head of Department in their absence or as and when required.
· Assisting the Head of Department in developing the quality of teaching and learning in the department, monitoring standards, reviewing existing practice and planning for the future.
What we can offer you
• A personal and caring approach
• A calm and inspiring teaching environment
• Career support and continued professional development
• Exceptional behaviour for learning
• An experienced and passionate team
· Exceptional results and progress in English in the top 4% nationally
Grays Convent High School is a successful all girls’ 11-16 Catholic Secondary School, a dynamic institution committed to academic excellence. With a diverse student body and equally diverse and dedicated staff, we foster an environment where every girl’s talent is nurtured.
We are based in Thurrock, Essex and we have a Pupil Admission Number (PAN) of approximately 680 . We are a high-performing school that has risen to become one of the top performing schools in Thurrock.
"Inspiring ambition and achieving excellence" is not just a mission statement but a reality at Grays Convent. Our great examination and progress results reflect our commitment to high-quality teaching and learning. With outstanding behaviour for learning, we create an environment where students are happy, motivated, and eager to excel.
Our recent results, Grays Convent High School - Compare school and college performance data in England - GOV.UK showcase the school's commitment to academic achievement. With a focus on the EBacc and excellent Attainment 8 scores, we pride ourselves on providing a robust foundation for future success.
With a successful OFSTED ‘Good’ judgment comfortably secured in June 2023, we are now pushing towards ‘outstanding’ status, with all of the excitement of setting and achieving the highest standards on a daily basis. Our Section 48 Inspection described us as an “Outstanding Catholic School”.
If you would like to become part of our exceptional team please apply by downloading our application pack available on the school website, www.graysconvent.thurrock.sch.uk or by contacting finance@graysconvent.thurrock.sch.uk Please note that CVs will not be accepted for this post and all applicants are to complete the school application form.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population.
Closing date: 9am on Friday 9th May 2025
Interview date: To be arranged
Attached documents
About Grays Convent High School
- Grays Convent High School
- College Avenue, Grays
- Essex
- RM17 5UX
- United Kingdom
Grays Convent High School is an 11-16 Catholic school for girls in Grays Essex. With a Pupil Admission Number (PAN) of 620. We currently have three year groups with 150 pupils and a temporary admission number of 680, having taken ‘ bulge’ classes due to local growth.
Grays Convent is not just a school; it's a part of a larger global community. Our commitment to a global perspective is reflected in our diverse student body. We believe in empowering young women to discover and realise their full potential, preparing them for a connected world.
The school is very diverse with a high number of girls from groups other than White UK, 70%, reflecting the multi-ethnic diversity of our locality, and a higher than average number of pupils with EAL. Our staff are representative of this diversity.
Grays Convent High School is entrusted by the Congregation of La Sainte Union, which was founded in northern France in 1826 by Father Jean Baptiste de Brabant, in response to great social needs after the French Revolution. Today, the union’s Sisters minister in 13 countries around the world.
Grays Convent High School was opened in its earliest form in 1899. The original Grays Convent located next to the school has since been converted into a conference centre.
Headteacher
Penny Johnson
Our Mission Statement
At Grays Convent, we embrace our Catholic ethos. We were founded by the La Sainte Union Sisters. Our mission statement locates us firmly in our faith. We foster a caring and accepting community where learning thrives.
We recognise the value of each individual as a gift from God to the world. We are a Catholic school founded by the La Sainte Union Sisters and our ethos is one of unity, prayer, worship, service and work. We strive to follow the example of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary by enabling learning to take place in a caring and accepting community. We are blessed by Jesus the Good Shepherd, try to follow him in everything that we do, and in doing so make the most of our God given talents. We are one with God.
‘Inspiring ambition and achieving excellence’ is our mission. At Grays Convent High School our first-rate examination and progress results demonstrate that high quality teaching and learning are at the heart of what we do.
We believe at Grays Convent that if the relationships and values are right, then all else will follow. With ‘outstanding behaviour for learning’ we know that pupils are at their happiest working hard for teachers they like and respect. Our most recent Ofsted identified that ‘Pupils enjoy attending this school. They feel part of a supportive family where relationships are very strong between pupils and staff.’
Our close knit small-school community means that every girl can be known as an individual and we combine high ambitions for academic achievement with an emphasis on personal growth and vibrant extra-curricular learning.
Ofsted report
This school continues to be good.
The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the previous inspection.
Since your appointment as headteacher in April 2014, you have worked relentlessly to establish high expectations among staff and pupils. You lead the school by setting the highest example, insisting on complete integrity in the work of your staff and leaders. Your dedicated and skilled governing body work alongside you diligently to continue to raise standards and expectations in the school and community. Most pupils and parents are glowing in their praise for the school. As one pupil told inspectors, ‘The whole school is like a family.’
View our Ofsted report below
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