What skills and experience we're looking for
The post holder would be expected to promote and deliver outstanding teaching, learning and attainment in English across Key Stage 4 and to ensure the highest standards of assessment and behaviour for learning are applied in all classes. The post holder will oversee literacy across Key Stage 4 and ensure that the appropriate systems and programmes of interventions are in place to support students as necessary. The post holder will be responsible for promoting the safeguarding of all students and be always mindful of ensuring equality of opportunity for all students and staff. The post holder will adhere to the teachers’ professional standards and will also promote the school’s Christian ethos and vision.
What the school offers its staff
Christ's School is located near to Richmond Park and is a truly inclusive and comprehensive Anglican school which provides for students of every faith and every background and has attained an excellent reputation within the local community. Its strong Christian ethos permeates all aspects of the school's work and this has had a marked impact in securing excellent outcomes in each student's personal development, based on good relationships at all levels.
Christ’s has excellent CPD opportunities for all staff and can offer PGCE/ECT mentoring support and has a welcoming social community. Staff health and wellbeing are extremely important to us with opportunities to work and socialise together outside of the classroom, enjoying activities such as staff breakfast, yoga, salsa dancing, football and other team sports.
We have extensive grounds which are used by the wider community and we can offer free car parking for all staff. The school is located in Richmond which offers good transport links by tube, train and road.
We are a creative team of passionate English teachers who strive to put the learning needs of our students first, so as to instil a love of the subject. Here at Christ's, our English department's approach to teaching and learning is founded in the most recent and important educational research. We are proud of our collaborative approach to teaching and planning, and of the way in which we support each other, and our students. Our department reflects our whole school ethos of love, justice and peace.
Commitment to safeguarding
Christ’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will undergo appropriate child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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