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English Teacher

English Teacher

OneSchool Global UK Newtown Campus

Powys

Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
ASAP
Apply by:
16 March 2015

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and aspirational secondary teacher of English.

Do you have the energy and drive to motivate and inspire pupils to achieve their potential?

Are you committed to ensuring your pupils succeed?

Are you an outstanding classroom practitioner?

You will expect high levels of progress, achievement and discipline and set demanding stringent standards in the classroom.

Trustees at this small, successful independent school require an enthusiastic, effective classroom practitioner to teach English throughout the secondary school. The ability to teach to A level English Language is an advantage.

This is a unique chance to become a valued member of a professional team. You will be teaching throughout key stages 3, 4 and 5.

Applicants should be passionate about raising pupil achievement and ensuring every child reaches their potential.

The school seeks to promote excellence in education and enjoys outstanding pupil achievement, engagement and behaviour, reflecting the Christian ethos and values of the school. Teachers benefit from supportive colleagues and positive relationships with parents.

Ideally we would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible however we are prepared to wait for the right candidate to take up this exciting opportunity for September 2015

You will:

  • Be highly motivated and an excellent classroom practitioner
  • Have in depth subject knowledge and exude passion for the subject
  • Be an experienced teacher
  • Enjoy being part of a supportive team
  • Be caring and enthusiastic
  • Respect the school’s aims and values

We offer:

  • An excellent working environment with good resources for teaching and learning
  • Supportive colleagues and community
  • Enthusiastic and motivated students
  • An excellent salary dependent upon qualifications and experience
  • The opportunity to enhance your teaching experience with support for continued professional development

This position will suit either an experienced teacher looking to further their career, or a recently qualified teacher; support and challenge will be available to the right candidate.

Please visit our website: www.focus-school.com

For an informal discussion please contact Debra Amor on 0330 055 5600 or email recruit.1@focuslearningorg.com for a recruitment pack.

Apply by letter an application by Midday Monday 16th March 2015

Affiliated to Focus Learning Trust who provide direction and support to over 33 UK schools. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure.

Focus School - Newtown Campus
Sarn, Powys SY16 4EW

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About OneSchool Global UK Newtown Campus

We are a small school on the border of Wales; a truly scenic and rural school.

Our school is not just about academic success but also about ensuring we develop and nurture students to become good people who have an awareness of the wider global context we live and work.

Our aim is to ensure that all students leaving the school have a set of qualifications that will open doors for them in the future and are prepared for the world of work and life in the future.

Our students are our biggest asset. They are willing to learn, open to new challenges, resilient, and their behaviour for learning is excellent. Students are taught national curriculum subjects and are offered extra-curricular opportunities as well.

The Campus has great facilities, cross-curricular ICT suite, a Learning Centre and individual laptops for students in Years 7-13. In addition to this, students benefit from a volleyball court, tennis courts and a football field. The campus has a dedicated science lab and excellent Primary facilities.

Why should I work at One School Global UK Newtown Campus?

  • Newtown Campus is a place where we engender a culture of learning to learn through a self-directed approach to study.
  • We are located in the beautiful Welsh countryside in a purpose-built building designed to facilitate student-centred teaching and learning.
  • We are a small and friendly campus where everyone knows each other and works collaboratively towards joint goals.
  • Team spirit is key to Newtown, we are looking for people to join our team  who are flexible in their teaching approach and willing to try something new. Working at Newtown will provide you with new opportunities to teach across the age range from year 3  to 13.
  • We are a forward thinking school who wholeheartedly embrace ICT as a tool to support positive learning outcomes. We employ many E- learning platforms and a variety of technology to enhance the learning experience of our students.

Focus Learning Trust was established as a registered charity in 2003 for the advancement of education, primarily providing leadership and support to its network of 23 UK, non-selective, independent schools which are registered as schools with a religious character, following the national curriculum.

We are part of the OneSchool Global network – one of the most extensive and progressive networks of schools and educational support services in the world. With schools in 20 countries worldwide, our 9000 students are benefiting from the amazing results of global collaboration and cutting-edge educational methods.

In April 2019, the entire OneSchool entity rebranded globally, hence our new look and our name change from Focus School to OneSchool Global UK. This better reflects our teaching and learning strategy and makes us truly one global school.

Campus Principal: Mrs Rebecca Midwinter

Number of Campus Staff: 13

Number of Students: 56

Vision & Values:

“A global education ecosystem that develops life-ready students who learn how to learn.”

In coming to this school each student, parent and staff member shall uphold the values of the School:

  • Integrity - uprightness and honesty;
  • Care and Compassion – kindness, consideration and generosity to the whole community;
  • Respect – for all people, property, opinions and those in authority;
  • Responsibility – for our actions, progress and the environment;
  • Commitment – to self-discipline and the pursuit of excellence.

Our Campus Prospectus and latest Inspection Report can be downloaded from the links lower down the page.

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