Teacher of English
Woodcote High School
Croydon
- Expired
- Salary:
- Outer London Pay Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 16 March 2015
Job overview
Woodcote High School has long been a top choice for parents in the Coulsdon & Purley area of South London. Located in a pleasant suburban setting on the borders of Surrey, Sutton and Croydon, the school has a rural feel but is officially in the Outer London salary band.
Ruled “good” by Ofsted in 2015 in all areas, inspectors praised our students as “attentive, hardworking and practically always keen to learn. They get down to work fast and keep going diligently”.
GCSE results are way above average and A level results are improving rapidly. Teachers rate Woodcote as an enjoyable place to work due to the “fabulous students and supportive colleagues”.
This is a terrific opportunity for an innovative teacher to join our forward-looking and successful English Department. There is the opportunity for the right candidate to be offered a post with responsibility. In 2014, 82% of students achieved A*-C grades in their GCSE Language of which the number making more than expected progress is above the national average. 100% of students passed English ‘A’ level. The Department is well resourced and committed to developing its vision whereby all students fulfil their potential.
Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and NQTs. If you have energy and a passion for your subject then we would like to hear from you. Interested applicants should contact the school in advance of the closing date.
Visits are encouraged so please telephone the school or email l.allen@woodcote.croydon.sch.uk if you would like to arrange an informal visit, before you apply.
You can download all the details and an application form for this post from TES HireWire or www.woodcote.croydon.sch.uk (click on staff vacancies link at the bottom of the home page). Alternatively you can telephone or email the school.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Monday March 16, 2015.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday March 24, 2015.
Meadow Rise
Coulsdon
Surrey
CR5 2EH
Tel: 020 8668 6464
Fax: 020 8660 9038
enquiries@woodcote.croydon.sch.uk
About Woodcote High School
Since opening in 1957, Woodcote High School has constantly evolved and grown, whilst remaining at the forefront of educational developments in the area.
Exam results have for many years exceeded national and local averages, delivering a positive Progress 8 score. Other landmark achievements over recent years include significant building projects, the opening of a Sixth Form at the School, the opening of an international standard athletics facility (Track Coulsdon, in conjunction with South London Harriers and other funding partners) and the establishment of the Enhanced Learning Provisionfor mobility impaired students.
Woodcote is a busy community, with lots to offer our students. We encourage students to develop enquiring minds that in turn increases their enthusiasm for enrichment both in and out of the classroom. Those interested in music and performance deliver great seasonal productions, and benefit from a wide range of individual music tuition. Our world-class Track Coulsdon is at the heart of our great sport and PE facilities, and we have a full range of extra-curricular sport.
In the Sixth Form, in addition to the whole school enrichment programme, students have the opportunity to stand for student leadership positions, take part in charity events and lead assemblies for raising awareness on subjects they are passionate about. We also run a series of events where guest speakers are invited into school to speak to the student body.
For more information, see our school website:
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