Teacher of English
Queens' School
Hertfordshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + Fringe
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 18 January 2023
Job overview
Required for September 2023, an imaginative and enthusiastic teacher to join this forward thinking and successful department, committed to high standards of achievement at all levels. The post would suit an experienced or newly qualified teacher who is committed to teaching at the highest standard and raising the aspirations and achievements of our students. They will be a highly motivated individual who is prepared not only to contribute to departmental resources and innovation, but also to be responsible for their own personal development, keeping abreast of change and sharing relevant experience and knowledge with the team.
We strive to recruit the very best teachers who can consistently teach good or outstanding lessons.
Candidates should have a teaching degree, QTS, PGCE/PGDE or equivalent, recognised for the purposes of teaching in the UK.
The vacancy closes at 12pm on Wednesday 18th January; however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should suitable applicants be found.
Our ideal candidate will:
· Have a passion for the subject and the ability to share this will our students
· Have the resolve to make a real difference
· Have the ability to achieve excellent results
· Have the capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team
We can offer:
· Happy and enthusiastic students who want to learn
· Supportive parents who value education
· A professionally stimulating and supportive working environment
· A strong commitment to professional development and progression
· A commitment to staff wellbeing
Queens’ is a thriving and oversubscribed school with a well-established reputation for academic achievement. At GCSE the Average Attainment 8 Grade was 6.08. In 2022 85% of students achieved 5 Standards Passes including English and Maths.
Attainment 8 was 6.08. Progress 8 was 0.49.
We provide a safe, caring and challenging environment for learning, committed to the development of every student as an individual. We understand that while students have different gifts and talents we have a strong belief that everyone can be Great.
In our last Ofsted Inspection, it was noted that Queens’ has a ‘highly regarded senior leadership team’; ‘pupils are clearly proud of their school and enjoy learning’ and ‘teaching and learning is at the top of the agenda.’
All staff benefit from high quality continuing professional development opportunities and there is a comprehensive Induction programme for NQT’s
Applications to the Headteacher, Jonathan Morrell, to include school application form, covering letter and full contact details of two referees applications@queens.herts.sch.uk
Queens’ School is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We insist on the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues and will never condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.
Queens’ School (Bushey) Ltd. is a Charitable Company limited by guarantee
Registered Office: Aldenham Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2TY
Telephone: 01923 224465
email: office@queens.herts.sch.uk
Registered in England; Registered Number 07650609
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About Queens' School
Queens’ School was formed in 1969 as a result of the amalgamation of Alexandra School, founded in 1901 and Bushey Grammar School, founded in 1950. Bushey Grammar school, originally called Watford Central School, was established in 1912. Both schools vacated sites in Watford, Judge Street and Derby Road respectively. In 1985, Grange Park School became part of Queens’.
The original Bushey Grammar School occupied the northwest side of the Aldenham Road and Alexandra School occupied the southeast side. A pedestrian underpass connected the two schools.
Queens' derives its name from three queens. Bushey Grammar School had a strong connection with the Queen's College, Oxford. Alexandra School was named after Queen Alexandra, the consort of King Edward VII. Our Queen Elizabeth II was on the throne at the time of the amalgamation.
The house based pastoral system is inherited from Bushey Grammar School with Auden and Sutherland located on the South Side and Newton and Drake, on the North Side.
Our school was successfully awarded grant-maintained status in 1993 and became a foundation school in 1999. In 2003, Queens' became a Specialist Sports College and in 2007 recognised as a High Performing School. In 2008, Queens' achieved Science College status. Desiring greater freedom and autonomy, Queens' converted to an academy in 2011.
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