Teacher of English
The Norwood School
Lambeth
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Inner London Pay Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 17 October 2024
Job overview
MPS + Inner London Pay Scale
Required for January 2025
We are seeking to appoint an imaginative and enthusiastic teacher of English to join our highly successful, innovative and lively English Faculty. Currently the faculty offers GCSE English and English Literature at Key Stage 4 and Advanced Level English Literature at Key Stage 5.
The Norwood School is a forward thinking Performing and Visual Arts School, optimistic and ambitious for all. The outstanding achievement of pupils is testament to this. Norwood consistently outperforms other schools in terms of pupils’ progress whatever the pupil’s starting point. We achieve this by our commitment to a personalised approach and focus on the individual.
The English Faculty is a talented, creative, committed and friendly team of teachers who are passionate about their subject and ambitious for their students; teachers enjoy teaching and learners enjoy learning. This is best reflected in our Key Stage 3 imaginative and challenging curriculum, the positive results achieved at KS4 and the popularity of studying English at KS5.
For further details and an application form, please contact Sarah Jane Caliste, the Headteachers’ PA. Informal discussions with the Head of English, Katy Kovacs-Gaspar, or visits to the school prior to the application are welcome.
The Norwood School is a fantastic place to work and learn. We are committed to developing teachers who are passionate about their subject and determined to convey this enthusiasm to their students. As a school we recognise the importance of teacher PPA time, giving 20% timetable allocation to this and a commitment to rarely, if ever, covering for colleagues. Opportunities for internal promotion are maximised and encouraged. We want all of our employees to feel included, bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences and we truly believe that diversity drives innovation.
The Norwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
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About The Norwood School
Located in West Norwood, South London, The Norwood School is a Local Authority, mixed secondary school with a Performing and Visual Arts specialism. There are 1100 students on roll including a sixth form of 200 students.
The school is proud of it's diverse intake with a wide variety of ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds represented among its student population. We are a school of choice on the local area and beyond.
Co-Headteachers
Ms Niki Clemenger and Mr Richard Cole
Values and vision
The motto of The Norwood School is “Creating Success Together”, and the school has a real community feel, actively promoting the diversity of our staff and student body. We regularly celebrate individual and collective achievement, recognising the importance of a tolerant and inclusive environment in which to learn and work.
Our curriculum is designed by our school for our students and allows them to understand their place in the world around them. We expect our staff to challenge, excite and inspire students through their teaching.
Ofsted reports
“Students’ achievement is best when teachers make good use of assessment to set a demanding pace. In a Year 9 mathematics lesson, rapid learning activities with regular assessment meant students quickly developed the confidence to apply the skills of expanding brackets to a variety of problems. Students benefited from immediate identification of their misconceptions and moved on without delay.”
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