An exciting opportunity for an inspirational teacher to join our well-established English Department. The position is full time, permanent and will commence in September 2023.
We have a strong tradition of academic success at KS4 and KS5, and our aim is to empower students with the reading and writing skills needed for their future lives. We also seek to ensure that all students develop a love of reading for pleasure, as well as the ability to think critically and independently.
The post requires the ability to teach English, English Literature and Drama to Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 5. The ability to teach Key Stage 5 would be an advantage.
All staff have access to a computer and we are committed to developing Visual Learning with classrooms having digital projectors and interactive whiteboards. The English Department is situated off the main entrance of the School, predominantly on the ground floor, in a suite of 7 dedicated rooms.
The department has strong links with the local universities, we have developed links with the Cheltenham Festival Literature Education team as part of Reading Teachers, Reading Pupils group, and we are involved in a Voice 21 oracy project.
This position is suitable for an appropriately qualified teacher and will provide the successful candidate the possible opportunity to teach across all key stages. This post would be suitable for ECTs, as the department has close links with a number of ITT providers, and experience in mentoring colleagues new to the profession, and increasing their experience across a range of externally examined courses.
We continue to be a good school, as confirmed by Ofsted following their visit in March 2018, offering a high quality of education with recent observations recognising that our students are making strong progress in the majority of subjects.
In addition it was rightly observed that our students feel safe, and are safe, in school. This is achieved by the school’s culture of care and vigilance. All staff are firmly committed to ensuring that every student achieves their full potential.
We are a popular and successful mixed 11-18 rural comprehensive school with c. 1150 NOR, situated ten miles north-west of Gloucester city, within three miles of the Herefordshire border. We are a high achieving school at the very heart of our community. We have a strong tradition of academic success within a positive and caring learning environment based upon mutual trust and respect.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the on-going journey of the School working with ambitious and aspirational staff.
You are more than welcome to contact the school if you would like an opportunity to discuss this vacancy and arrange a visit. The closing date for this role is Friday 28th April 2023 with interviews taking place during the following week. However, please note that where the school receives an exceptional response, shortlisting and interviews may be arranged prior to the closing date by mutual agreement. If you would like any further information, please feel free to contact me.
Ann Price
Business Manager
Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check as standard practice.
An online check of publicly available information will be completed to assess the shortlisted candidate’s suitability to work with our children.