Teacher of English

The Role

Are you looking to join an experienced 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.  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.

The school is keen to support staff to develop both personally and professionally, and the successful candidate will be given training opportunities to suit their needs and career aspirations. If an ECT is appointed, they will benefit from the support of a mentor who is a subject specialist, as well as the supervision of a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

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

Contract:                                      Permanent

Start date:                                   September 2024

Closing date:                               9.00 a.m. Monday 20 May 2024.

Proposed Interview date:      Wednesday 22 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.