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SalaryA well-qualified English specialist is required for a full-time post for one-term starting in September 2024. The successful candidate will be required to teach English from Year 7 to 13. They should also have a keen and informed understanding of both English pedagogy and a willingness to use a range of teaching methods to deliver a rich, exciting and diverse curriculum.
The English Department is a friendly and supportive team that currently comprises of the Head of Department and six other teachers, one of whom is part-time. We also work closely with the Head of Drama and the Drama Department.
English is a highly regarded subject in the school with an excellent academic reputation. Girls achieve impressive results, for example: 40% gained grade A* and 63% gained A* or A at A Level in 2023. In addition, 22% gained a grade 9 in English Literature at GCSE in 2023. Students regularly go on to study English and English-related degrees at top universities.
The successful applicant will have the ability to teach French from Year 7 to Year 13, including to Oxbridge entry level.
To apply online, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 20th March 2024.
Early applications are encouraged and will be considered as they are received. The School reserves the right to appoint at any stage.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Statutory checks, including a satisfactory DBS certificate and references, will be a requirement for this role. This role is classed as a regulated activity with children as it involves teaching, training or supervising children on a day-to-day basis and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974.
FHS champions diversity and inclusion in the workplace and strongly encourages applications from all sections of the community. All appointments at Francis Holland School are conditional upon clearance by the Disclosures and Barring Service (DBS testing).
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