Teacher of English (Full or Part Time)
The John Fisher School
Purley
- Expired
- Salary:
- ECT-MPS-UPS (Outer London) + R&R for the right candidate
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 22 May 2023
Job overview
Follow this link to view the candidate brief for this vacancy.
We wish to appoint a Teacher of English. The successful candidate will join a dedicated and talented department.
In 2022, 27% of the school's GCSE grades were a 9-7/A*-A grade. 85% of students secured a Level 4 or above in Maths and 89% of students gained at least a Level 4 in English Language or English Literature. 82% of students achieved at least a Level 4 in 5 or more GCSEs including English and Maths. At A Level, 35% of grades were A*-A and 55% were A*- B.
In our previous graded inspection, ‘Behaviour and Safety’ and our Sixth Form were judged ‘outstanding’. In our most recent monitoring visit (April 2022), Ofsted stated that ‘this is a caring community, where all pupils are welcomed and included in the Fisher Family. The work of leaders and staff is guided by shared values, centred on dignity and respect for the individual. These values provide a unifying thread for all aspects of school life.’ Whilst it is not a requirement to be Catholic to apply for this position, applicants are expected to be sympathetic and supportive of the Catholic ethos.
Application forms are available to download on our website at www.johnfisherschool.org/Career-Opportunities where you can also find further information on the school and department. Completed application forms should be emailed with a covering letter to Mrs H Palmer, Office Manager, at h.palmer@johnfisherschool.org by the closing date of noon on Monday 22 May 2023.
The school reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date if a suitable candidate be found. Therefore, we welcome early applicants.
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. An enhanced DBS will be required.
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About The John Fisher School
Our mission is simple – we aspire for academic, cultural and sporting excellence. We want to be the best all boys’ catholic comprehensive school in the country!
The John Fisher School is an oversubscribed 11-18 comprehensive school with 1155 students including 223 in the Sixth Form. We are located just outside Purley town centre and a 15 minute walk from the train station (27 minutes from London Bridge and 20 minutes from Gatwick Airport).
There is definitely a culture of achievement at The John Fisher School and visitors always comment about our “distinctive” ethos. If you come to visit us, you will see that our students are happy and are very positive about our school.
Our vibrant staff are enthusiastic and passionate about ensuring our students get the very best deal. Looking after our staff and ensuring they are supported and given every opportunity to develop:
“As an NQT, I was very pleased with the support I received” (Ella Barrett, Acting Subject Leader of Art);
“ I am really proud to be a member of staff at The John Fisher School. During my time here I have had many opportunities to develop my knowledge and skills. This has enabled me to progress from Director of Learning to Assistant Headteacher. Well-being continues to be an important focus for all in our community and this compliments the Catholic ethos of the school.” (Iestyn Jones, Assistant Headteacher).
Our teachers:
· Never receive judgements about their teaching.
· Engage in peer learning and work collaboratively
· Have a voice that is listened to and enjoy their job
Our school:
· Does not hold unnecessary meetings
· Encourages all employees to develop professionally and has a non-threatening, supportive professional development (appraisal) process
· Prioritises wellbeing and provides free access to our on-site gymnasium as well as many other benefits
· Has a distributive leadership philosophy not subscribing to a top-down management approach
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