english teacher Wirral, England
Job description
We are seeking to appoint a talented English teacher who has excellent subject knowledge and a strong classroom presence. You will be passionate about teaching, be ambitious for our students and will support our inclusive ethos. You will be well organised, energetic and willing to go the ‘extra mile’. The successful candidate will be joining a supportive and hardworking team which encourages all students, irrespective of their academic ability, to strive for excellence. This post would be ideal for a suitably qualified and ambitious Early Career Teacher, who will benefit from a full induction programme.
The English Department at has seen a 3-year improving trend in student outcomes with 2022 being our best set of GCSE and A-Level results to-date. In English Language, 81.3% of students achieved a Grade 9-4 and in English Literature, 79.1% achieved a Grade 9-4. At A Level, the average grade was a Grade B.
At Key Stage 3, students follow a Mastery Curriculum that is well sequenced and introduces them systematically to the wonders of grammar, vocabulary and reading for pleasure, alongside the traditional literature teaching that we all know and love. At Key Stage, we deliver AQA English Language and Literature specifications in preparation for students’ final exams at the end of Year 11. At Key Stage 5, we offer A2 English Language and Literature (AQA), which brings together literary and non-literary discourses, and A2 Media Studies (Eduquas) which enables students to study media products holistically in relation to all areas of the theoretical framework.
In our most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2021, we maintained our status as a ‘good’ school. We offer a friendly, supportive working environment, which values talented, committed staff and offers excellent professional development opportunities. We are highly committed to managing teacher workload and offer a fortnightly home-based PPA session to all teaching staff.
Hilbre High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
All details are available to download from our website www.hilbre.wirral.sch.uk . An application form and letter of application must be completed for eligibility to the post and are returnable to the Headteacher, Mr Mark Bellamy either by post or by email to [email protected]. All electronic applications will be acknowledged.
(No agencies please)
Closing Date: Monday 4th September 2023, 9am
The vacancy may close early if we have received suitable applications
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