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Teacher of English

Teacher of English

The Warriner School

Oxfordshire

  • Expired
Salary:
MPS/UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2024
Apply by:
15 April 2024

Job overview

The Warriner School

A member of Warriner Multi Academy Trust

11-18: 1550 on roll

Bloxham, Oxon OX15 4LJ

Telephone: (01295) 720777

E-mail: recruitment.4007@warriner.oxon.sch.uk

Executive Headteacher: Dr Annabel Kay

Head of School: Mrs Sharon Nicholls

Teacher of English

MPS/UPS

Start Date: September 2024

Ofsted Report October 2023: “Because teachers really care about us, we really care about them,” What our students said about us.

Do you want to work in a vibrant, rural, 11-18 school, which is in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside, on the edge of the thriving market town of Banbury? The Warriner School has an excellent academic reputation, both locally and more widely, and we are very proud to be an integral part of the community that we serve. Staff have high expectations for all students and work enthusiastically to continue raising attainment and achievement.

We want to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic, and dedicated teacher of English to join our thriving and successful team. The English department is focused on providing a broad, balanced, rich, and challenging curriculum for all students alongside raising standards in both attainment and progress. English is a vital part of the newly created Culture and Communications Faculty and spans all three Key Stages. This post will appeal to both experienced teachers of English and those starting out in their teaching career.

What we are looking for:

  • An outstanding practitioner who leads by example, with the ability to listen and self-reflect
  • A commitment to high quality, best practice teaching and learning
  • A commitment to Continuous Professional Development
  • A committed team player who understands the importance of strong working relationships
  • An outstanding communicator with all stakeholders
  • A highly organised teacher, with the ability to work under pressure to deadlines

What we offer:

  • A school with a clear moral purpose and drive for ‘excellence for all our students’
  • Excellent opportunities for career progression and development opportunities
  • A clear staff well-being strategy and commitment to its core values

Application Procedure

A job description and application form is available from our website: Vacancies - Warriner Multi-Academy Trust (warrinermultiacademytrust.co.uk) or from recruitment.4007@warriner.oxon.sch.uk Please note we can only accept CVs as supporting documentation when submitted along with a fully completed school application form.

Closing Date: Monday 15th April at 1pm

All schools within the Warriner Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please be aware that, we may carry out an online search, on shortlisted candidates only, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education in order identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. The Warriner Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).

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About The Warriner School

The Warriner School is a co-educational secondary academy for 11- to 18-year-olds, located in Bloxham, Oxfordshire. It is part of the Warriner Partnership, which links nine feeder primaries to the secondary school. Around 1,350 students are in attendance, with 150 in the sixth form.

The school was opened in 1971 for students aged 11-16. In September 2013, The Warriner School expanded, opening a sixth-form centre to provide A-level study for 16-18s. In August 2015, the school joined the Warriner Multi Academy Trust, which is made up of one secondary and five primary schools.

Executive Headteacher

Dr Annabel Kay

Values and vision

The Warriner School encourages the moral, intellectual and emotional development of its students. Teachers encourage a love of learning and emphasise the importance of students fulfilling their potential. The school ethos focuses on celebrating the achievements of pupils in all areas. The aim of the secondary school is to maintain its active role in the community in Bloxham.

Ofsted report

“The headteacher, senior leaders and the governing body have created a culture of high expectations among staff.”

“The new sixth form is good. It offers a range of well-taught courses and is a caring and supportive community.”

“The systems for ensuring the safeguarding of students are strong. Students are kept safe and any bullying incidents are dealt with effectively and promptly.”

View The Warriner School's latest Ofsted report

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