Head of English
Riverston School
Greenwich
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st January 2015
- Apply by:
- 14 November 2014
Job overview
We are looking for a well-qualified, talented and energetic individual with extensive experience of working with pupils who have learning difficulties to lead this department. Riverston is a thriving school with a particularly friendly and supportive staff and pupil community. The ability to teach GCSE and A level English and GCSE history is essential.
You will need to be a proactive, flexible and enthusiastic teacher with a proven track record of raising pupil attainment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school that is moving into a new and exciting stage of its development.
The successful applicant will be expected to participate fully in the school's extensive pastoral and extra-curricular programme.
The recent ISI Inspection in January 2014 quoted: "The excellent personnel development of the pupils, and the warm supportive atmosphere of the school, are the result of the nurturing ethos that has been created by the strong leadership and management provided by those with pastoral responsibilities in accordance with the school's aims to build confidence and self -esteem and prepare the pupils for the next stage in their education" ISI Inspection 2014
To apply, please contact the school office on 0208 318 4327 and request an Application Form.
Informal visits to the school are welcome; please contact our administration team to arrange.
Closing date: 14th November
Interview dates: 24th November
Riverston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be sought for the successful candidate.
About Riverston School
- Riverston School
- 63-69 Eltham Road
- London
- SE12 8UF
- United Kingdom
Riverston School is a mixed, specialist SEND independent school with Nursery, Senior School and Sixth Form departments situated in Lee, south-east London.
Riverston School was founded in 1926 and has been family-owned since 1956. The school is housed in four adjacent Victorian houses. Recent refurbishments and upgrades have delivered a coffee shop, a sixth-form area and a centre for textiles, food technology and skills for life.
Headteacher
Mr Guy Baker
Vision and values
Riverston School’s main aims are: to provide a safe, supportive and caring environment for everyone; to offer a modern and varied curriculum that works for each individual student; and to equip pupils with a range of skills for their future life, encompassing the academic, social, physical, creative and moral skills everyone needs.
While the curriculum concentrates on traditional academic subjects, children’s physical and creative development is prioritised too. Students learn English, maths, history, geography, RE, languages, ICT, science and business studies, alongside drama, food technology, music, design and technology, art and choir. They also have the opportunity to take part in junior sports leadership awards and athletic challenges such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme.
ISI report
“Pupils are well educated in accordance with the school’s aims, demonstrating a range of academic, social, physical and creative skills. Pupils show good levels of understanding, knowledge and ability across the curriculum. They listen well, read efficiently and with good expression, and become increasingly articulate and confident.”
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