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Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Sexey's School

Somerset

Salary:
MPS/UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
January 2015
Apply by:
10 November 2014

Job overview

(Fixed-term appointment for two terms)

Sexey's is a friendly, inclusive and highly distinctive school of some 500 girls and boys, aged 11-18. It was founded in 1891 and is a leading Church of England state boarding and day school with an excellent reputation both locally and nationally. Ofsted recently graded behaviour at Sexey's 'Outstanding' and in 2014, 76% of students gained 5A*CEM with over 90% of students making expected, or better than expected, progress in English and Mathematics. The school's performance is consistently in the top 10% nationally for academic attainment and progress and is also listed as a Top 100 School for GCSE and A-level - Sexey's is the principal provider in East Somerset of Post-16 education.

We are looking for a committed and inspirational Teacher of English to join our highly successful team. It is important that you are passionate about ensuring all students reach their full potential and are inspired to learn independently. The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher, have a passion for learning and a tireless commitment to challenging and inspiring students to maximise their achievement. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach across the whole age range and ability range. The subject is a popular one at Sexey's and in addition to GCSE English Language and English Literature we offer A levels in English Language, English Literature and Media Studies.

Completed application forms should be e-mailed, together with a covering letter, to jobs@sexeys.somerset.sch.uk.

Closing Date: Monday 10th November 2014 (noon)
Interviews: Wednesday 19th November 2014

Sexey's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In support of this, the post requires a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure. The successful applicant will therefore be subject to an Enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check, references and other checks.

SEXEY'S SCHOOL 
Cole Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0DF
www.sexeys.org

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About Sexey's School

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+44 1749 813393

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About Sexey's School

Sexey’s is a leading Church of England, co-ed state boarding and day academy for ages 11-18. The school is one of only thirty eight state boarding schools in the country and, with 200 boarders, is one of the largest. The fact that so many students and staff live on the school site gives the school a strong family and community feel, making it a very friendly and rewarding place in which to work.

The school is relatively small for a secondary school with around 590 students, 180 of which are in the Sixth Form. The school provides a predominately academic A Level offering for ages 16-18. The majority of our sixth formers, usually well over 90%, will go on to higher education, many at Russell Group universities.

Sexey’s School has always had a strong academic tradition. In recent years the school has always featured prominently in the national league tables for comprehensive schools. Sexey’s is listed as a Top 100 State school according to The Telegraph. The expectations are high both in terms of the work ethic and student behaviour. Visitors to the school often comment that students are polite, welcoming and confident without being arrogant and, above all, that they appear very happy at the school. This makes Sexey’s a very positive school environment in which to work and it is set in one of the most beautiful areas of the country. The Sunday Times lists Bruton in the Top 10 of the most desirable places to live in Britain and it was the number one destination to visit this summer. With its own railway station, Stourhead National Trust Park, the new contemporary Art gallery, Hauser & Wirth at nearby Durslade Farm, Godminster Cheese and the celebrated restaurant At the Chapel on Bruton High Street, you can understand why. 

Sexey’s is a CofE Academy in the diocese of Bath & Wells, and while Christian affiliation is not a prerequisite for a teacher at Sexey’s, there is an expectation for members of staff to support and embrace the Christian ethos and values of tolerance, respect and kindness. Similarly, an understanding of the boarding context of the school is essential and staff are expected to contribute to the boarding dimension, though working in the boarding houses is not essential. Those who choose can be residential or non-residential, and this is subject to a separate contract and additional remuneration. As a boarding school, the terms are shorter than other state schools but the school day is a little longer and staff are required to contribute to the After School Learning (ASL) programme – which ranges from a variety of sport, music, art, drama, culture and a whole lot more.

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