Teacher of English - 3rd in department

The Role

Are you looking to gain some leadership experience in a supportive English department in a good school with well-behaved and engaging students? If so, this could be the job for you. We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic teacher of English to join our team of dedicated English teachers and to take a role in leading the department.

The exact responsibilities involved in the role are negotiable, but the attached Job Description provides guidance about the sort of responsibilities that Heads of Departments may decide to delegate to these their Seconds and Thirds. Previously, the post-holder has taken a lead with literacy.

The English department is staffed by a team of experienced teachers and the department’s facilities are good, being housed with MFL in a block of 14 classrooms with a staff room on both floors. Our students are well-behaved, happy, and engaging individuals who are proud to be Prince William students. We are passionate about providing them with the best possible education and they have high aspirations for themselves and look to us to guide them on their journey to adult life.

Prince William School is located in Oundle, within easy commuting distance of Peterborough, Stamford, Kettering, Wellingborough, and Corby. It is a vibrant and friendly school that strives to deliver the challenging and inspirational curriculum our students need to prepare them for the ever-changing world of work. Our students are well-behaved, happy, and inquisitive individuals, who are proud to be Prince William students and we are passionate about providing them with the best possible education to prepare them for their adult life.

This is an exciting time for the school as examination results have seen rapid improvement and the school is expanding. In 2023, 75% of our KS4 cohort achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths, 52% achieved grade 5+ in both English and Maths, and our Progress 8 score was 0.14. In KS5, we achieved 79% A* - C, an average grade of B-, and an ALPS Quality Indicator score of 2.

Salary:                                           Main scale / UPS + TLR 2a

Contract:                                      Permanent

Start date:                                   September 2024

Closing date:                               9.00 a.m. Monday 13 May 2024.

Proposed Interview date:      Wednesday 15 May 2024

For further information please phone the school on 01832 272881 and ask to speak to Rachel O’Connor (AHT and Head of English) or email rachel.oconnor@pws.emat.uk

How to apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply Now’ on the advert in My New Term website or the school website.   You will need to complete the application form and provide a supporting statement outlining your knowledge and experiences that are relevant to the post.

Prince William School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to references and DBS check.

Benefits