Head of English
Oxford High School for Girls GDST
Oxfordshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2016
- Apply by:
- 15 June 2015
Job overview
If you are a well-qualified and enthusiastic English Teacher seeking to work in a dynamic and creative school with exceptional academic results, this role offers a fantastic opportunity for you to lead our thriving and experienced team.
The English Department is lively, committed and friendly. All girls take both English and English Literature IGCSE, following the CIE 0500 and 0486 courses respectively. Generally, about a third of the Sixth Form study English at AS and A2 level, and a healthy number go on to read English at university each year, including Oxbridge. Our results in public examinations are excellent: in 2014 93% of students achieved A/A* at IGCSE, and 82% at A-level.
From September 2015, we are excited to be beginning the OCR course in English Literature, and a stand-alone AS in Creative Writing (AQA). It is expected that as Head of English, you will take a lead role in shaping and contributing to the delivery of the Creative Writing course, as well as leading the first teaching of the new A-level in Year 12.
If you are passionate about teaching English and can lead a department we would like to hear from you. In return we offer a salary higher than the maintained sector and a range of benefits including interest-free season ticket and computer loans and reduced BUPA subscription.
To find out more about this vacancy please visit http://www.oxfordhigh.gdst.net/vacancies/ or contact us for a job pack and application form which should be returned to the Head, Mrs J Carlisle, electronically by Monday 15th June 2015.
We look forward to hearing from you.
A: Belbroughton Road, Oxford, OX2 6XA
T: 01865 559888
F: 01865 55234
E: vacancies@oxf.gdst.net.
W: www.oxfordhigh.gdst.net
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For vacancies across the GDST visit www.gdst.net
The Girls’ Day School Trust Registered Charity No. 306983
About Oxford High School for Girls GDST
- Oxford High School for Girls GDST
- Belbroughton Road, Oxford
- Oxfordshire
- OX2 6XA
- United Kingdom
Oxford High School is an independent, non-denominational, all-through school for girls without nursery and with sixth form, situated in three sites in Summertown, North Oxford. It is one of 26 members of the GDST (Girls’ Day School Trust), meaning it is governed by the council and operates according to the trust’s policy. The school provides 906 places for primary, secondary and sixth-form students aged 4-19.
Oxford High School was founded in 1875 and is the oldest girls' school in the city. Until recently it accepted boys into its junior school, but is now girls-only.
Headteacher
Mrs Marina Gardiner Legge
Values and Vision
Oxford High believes it balances academic rigour with the chance for girls to explore their creativity and adventurous side, resulting in an encouraging and vibrant school full of high-achieving girls. As with other GDST schools, it aims to be an educational institution that shows principles, boldness, a strong network community and a girls-first attitude.
ISI
“The quality of pupils’ achievements is exceptional. Oxford High School is highly successful in meeting its aim to encourage girls to be ambitious in all areas of life and has fully met the recommendation from the previous inspection to maintain the high standards of learning and personal development. Pupils reach very high standards in their GCSE, International GCSE and A-level examinations and in the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), and most are successful in achieving their first choice of course at highly selective universities.”
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