Teacher of English
Children's Hospital School at Great Ormond Street and UCH
Camden
- Expired
- Salary:
- Inner London Pay Scale + SEN allowance
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 3 October 2014
Job overview
Required as soon as possible - minimum one year contract
(Not suitable for NQTs)
We are looking for a skilled secondary English teacher with drive, enthusiasm and resilience to join our successful and supportive teaching team that provides an outstanding educational service within the world famous GOSH and UCH hospitals. This post will predominantly involve teaching English to KS3-5 pupils on the wards and in our Schoolroom.
''Teachers are extremely skilled in adapting activities and levels of support to meet the needs of every student they teach. This ensures that students are engaged purposefully and make as much progress as they can.'' OFSTED 2014
This is a real opportunity for talented teachers, with a minimum of two consecutive years experience, to develop their teaching potential in a truly unique setting. We are looking to appoint individuals with a positive outlook and a proactive attitude. Are you prepared, if needed, to tackle any area of the curriculum?
Working here means that alongside your own specialism, there is an expectation of teaching children and young people with wide ranging abilities and medical needs across all the key stages; we encourage interested applicants to read our website carefully http://www.gosh.nhs.uk/the-childrens-hospital-school/.
''The behaviour in lessons is exemplary and the students mirror the positive relationships modelled by adults.'' OFSTED 2014
Applications should be emailed to vacancy@gosh.camden.sch.uk. This School is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS. Contracts will not be issued until DBS checks are cleared. Any queries should be made by email only, please do NOT call the school directly.
Following the closing date, long listed candidates will be invited to visit the School for a tour and a short informal interview before we shortlist for final interviews; we cannot offer individual visits prior to your application.
NO CVs
Closing date for applicants: Friday 3rd October 12 noon
Long list visit: w/c 6 October 2014
Short listed interviews: w/c 13 October 2014
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About Children's Hospital School at Great Ormond Street and UCH
- Children's Hospital School at Great Ormond Street and UCH
- Great Ormond Street, London
- WC1N 3JH
- United Kingdom
At the Children's Hospital School at GOSH & UCH we aim to provide an enriching and enjoyable experience for all our pupils, which ensures normality through education and helps to prevent anxiety about school. Where appropriate, we will provide continuity of education within the framework of the National Curriculum. Education and play are a key part of each child's medical treatment.
We are a close-knit, dedicated and supportive team of about 40 staff who are proud to work together in this unique setting, providing personalised education to children in a schoolroom setting or on the wards.
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