Teacher of English

Location:

London, ENG, GB

Date: 13 Apr 2024

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By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Wetherby Preparatory School is one of London’s leading prep schools, regularly sending boys to the top day and boarding schools in the country. The School enjoys a heavily oversubscribed intake at 7+ and 8+ and a strong reputation with its parents and wider prep and senior school community. The successful candidate will contribute to the next stage of the School’s development and help to facilitate and maximise the opportunities afforded by the expansion to the next-door building and continued development of Wetherby Sports Ground.

Wetherby Preparatory School are looking for a career minded and enthusiastic English teacher to join our team from September 2024. This is a full-time role.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified, imaginative, and committed teacher who works both independently and as part of a team. Applicants will teach across Year 4 -8 and join an innovative, forward-thinking and dynamic team. The position would suit teachers who are able to inspire pupils of all abilities to develop their full potential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

To prepare English lessons across Year groups 4-8.
To attend curriculum meetings with respect to the English Department.
To develop and promote the English Department in conjunction with the Head of English
To take responsibility for a Club during Friday afternoon Club time.
To assist with any residential field trips and day visits to local sites of educational interest.
To ensure appropriate materials and related equipment are ordered and maintained in conjunction with the SMT.
To use interesting, inspiring and innovative displays.
To attend INSET as required by the SMT.
To attend Staff Meetings, Parents’ Evenings and any other functions as required by the SMT.
To undertake a certain amount of administration, and other tasks related to the post either at the direction of the SMT or by using his/her initiative.
To play a full part in the life of the School and to undertake pastoral/supervisory duties as required.
To take responsibility for a form group.
Abide by the objectives and targets of the school, and follow the procedures and practices utilised in all aspects of the work, including computerised and manual systems and the maintenance of relevant records.
Fulfil personal requirements where appropriate with regard to school policies and procedures, particularly safeguarding, health and safety, equal opportunities, customer care and promotion of the school’s core values.
To attend any other meetings deemed appropriate to the post.
To write reports on the boys in his/her care.
To carry out any additional duties which may from time to time be required by the SMT.
To exercise appropriate professionalism, discretion and confidentiality in the carrying out of all duties described above.
To teach all boys to the best of his/her ability at all times
To attend any such courses deemed necessary by the SMT for the continuation and improvement of the School and its boys.
To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest standard and to reflect that high standard in dress and general appearance.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

School Application Form

Please download and complete the application form, attach this during application process if you want to be considered.

Teaching Application Form

Please note that the position may close prior to the closing date, if we find a suitable candidate before this date.

Interviews will take place on week commencing 18th March 2024

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