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Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Vyners School

Hillingdon

Salary:
MPS (Outer London)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2015
Apply by:
5 November 2014

Job overview

"A Good School with Outstanding Behaviour and Safety and Outstanding Leadership and Management." Ofsted December 2013

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified teacher of English who has a real enthusiasm for the subject and who is capable of teaching across all Key Stages. The post would equally suit a newly qualified or experienced teacher who has obtained a good degree in English.

The English Department at Vyners is very strong with GCSE results consistently well above the national average. All our students also study English Literature at GCSE and almost all of these gain an A* - C grade (87% in 2014). An increasing number of students go on to study English Literature at A Level with 100% achieving a grade C or better in 2014. We have recently introduced Media Studies at A Level and this is proving to be a very popular course.

Vyners is a very popular and oversubscribed mixed six form entry, 11-18 comprehensive school, situated in a pleasant residential area in North West London, bordering Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We have a track record of real success at all Key Stages. GCSE results have improved year on year for the last three years with an 11% rise since 2011. 75% of students achieved 5+ A*- C including English and Maths at GCSE and at A-Level 19% of all grades were A*/A with 54% A*-B. The school converted to academy status on 1st November 2011.

We are well known for high academic standards, good behaviour, and our strong community spirit including a strong house system with students leading their peers. "Behaviour and attitudes are exceptional" (Ofsted 2013). Many students are involved in extracurricular sport, music and drama, performing at a high level including prestigious public events and performing in our own school productions.

We offer:

  • A friendly, innovative and exciting community in which to work
  • A comprehensive programme of mentoring and continued professional development
  • A lively, friendly and supportive team of specialist English teachers achieving excellent results
  • A full NQT induction programme
  • An annual two day Staff Conference with excellent keynote speakers
  • Interactive whiteboards in all teaching rooms

Closing date for Applications: 9.30am Wedneday 5th November 2014 preferably by e-mail

Vyners School is committed to safeguarding all of its students. All staff are required to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures and undertake a full enhanced CRB check.

For full details of this post, an application form and further information please visit the vacancies section of our website: www.vyners.hillingdon.sch.uk 

Applications via email to mvincent@vyners.hillingdon.sch.uk
(Emmie Vincent, PA to Headteacher, Tel: 01895-200842).

About Vyners School

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  • Vyners School
  • Warren Road, Ickenham, Uxbridge
  • Middlesex
  • UB10 8AB
  • United Kingdom
+44 1895 234342

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Vyners School is a non-denominational, mixed secondary school and sixth form located in Ickenham, in the London Borough of Hillingdon.

The school is named after Sir Robert Vyner, who was a Lord Mayor of London and lived nearby. It first opened its doors as a grammar school in early 1960, and later became a comprehensive school. It gained academy status in 2011 and has around 1,200 students aged 11-18.

Headteacher

Gary Mullings

Values and vision

The Vyners School values were developed by governors, students, parents and staff in 2013. They are: community, aspiration, respect and endeavour. Vyners School encourages students to be resilient, unafraid to take calculated risks and make mistakes. Its values, the school hopes, will help pupils to stretch themselves, because the most valuable learning often takes place outside their comfort zone.

The school seeks to blend a 21st-century education with more traditional behavioural and uniform standards. It aims to produce rounded and grounded young people who will make a positive contribution to the world. Vyners School specialises in mathematics and computing.

Ofsted report

“Students achieve well and their attainment is well above average and improving in nearly all subjects and for most groups.  Teaching is good and improving rapidly. This is recognised by parents, carers and students."

“The best lessons are ambitious, helping students to work things out for themselves and achieve their very best.  Behaviour and attitudes are exceptional. All students and parents and carers are clear that the school is a safe place to learn. Relationships are positive and students embrace their learning with enthusiasm.”

View Vyners School’s latest Ofsted report

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