Head of English
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
Havering
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Scale + Outer London Allowance + TLR 1b £8809 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2014
- Apply by:
- 23 April 2014
Job overview
Head of English, Havering
The Coopers? Company and Coborn School is a dynamic, co-educational school.
Inspired by our historic tradition of 'Love as Brethren', we strive to be outstanding in everything we do; producing young people who have the confidence, qualifications, experience and aspiration to be successful in the 21st Century world.
We are seeking an experienced and innovative English teacher to lead this successful department. The exceptional candidate must have ambition with high expectations, a record of outstanding examination results and proven leadership skills. Together with these qualities, we are looking for an inspirational teacher, who possesses the ability to establish a clear and coherent vision for one of the key curriculum areas within the school.
We enjoy a fine reputation for the quality of our pastoral care and extra-curricular provision and are committed to the professional development of all our staff, as well as innovative teaching and learning strategies.
The school is a short walk from Upminster station where Overground and Underground services are available; these connect to central London (Fenchurch Street), Romford and all District Line destinations. The school is also a short drive from the M25, A12 and A13.
Interested colleagues are invited to contact Sue Hay, Deputy Head, for an informal discussion about the post at sha@cooperscoborn.co.uk.
Application forms can be downloaded from our website at www.cooperscoborn.org.uk. Completed applications, together with a personal statement, should be emailed to Tracey Skingle, Director of HR, at tsk@cooperscoborn.co.uk.
The Coopers' Company & Coborn School is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing date for the receipt of applications is Wednesday 23rd April 2014 at noon
Interviews will be held early in May
THE COOPERS' COMPANY AND COBORN SCHOOL
ST MARY'S LANE
UPMINSTER
ESSEX
RM14 3HS
Website: www.cooperscoborn.co.uk
About The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
- The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
- St. Mary's Lane, Upminster
- Essex
- RM14 3HS
- United Kingdom
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School in Upminster is a dynamic 11-18 co-educational school for 1,467 pupils. Our roots date back to 1536. While focusing clearly on academic achievement, we aim to provide a liberal education which recognises and develops the potential of every pupils, within a caring, supportive and friendly environment, thus helping our pupils in their preparation to become full and effective citizens.
The School is designated as having a religious character and upholds Christian principles embodied in our motto "Love as Brethren". Religious Education is a compulsory part of the School curriculum.
We value tradition, innovation and independence. We maintain high standards of discipline and reward effort, attainment and creativity. These values are nurtured both through the School's broad and balanced curriculum and through its exceptionally wide range of extra-curricular activities. We excel in the fields of Music and Drama and have been awarded Sportsmark Gold for Excellence in Sport and the Artsmark for excellence in the Performing Arts. We are national finalists in 14 different sports. Nearly half of our pupils play musical instruments and participate in the 24 different orchestras, bands and ensembles. Our School drama and musical productions are of professional standard.
The School enjoys the active support of its parent Livery Company, the Worshipful Company of Coopers, through the Coopers' Company and Coborn Educational Foundation.
We are fortunate in having pupils who are highly motivated in both their work and play and live up to the high standards expected of them.
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