Teacher of English

Wetherby Senior School was founded in 2015 and is a member of the Inspired Education Group of Schools Group of Schools. There are 452 boys on roll, all of whom study at least 1 language for 5 years and we regularly add at least 0.5 of a grade Value Added at both IGCSE and A Level. Our students achieve grades that allow them to gain places at top UK universities such as; Cambridge, LSE, Imperial, Durham and UCL and universities aboard such as; the University of Chicago, Pompeu Fabra Barcelona and the IE Business School Madrid. 

The School was founded to offer a progressive education in the heart of London. The School’s focus on providing an all-round education means that high standards are expected of the boys in all areas of school life. The School provides the boys with a broad educational experience, which includes Philosophy and Thinking Skills in the curriculum, to ensure that they are able to think critically and to problem solve but also to ensure they can be creative and collaborative in their approach, so that they develop a sense of social responsibility and respect for others. Our skilled staff, who have a wealth of experience, are preparing to send our pupils to leading universities in the UK, the US and elsewhere.

At Wetherby Senior School we seek to employ highly professional teachers with the ability and commitment to enhance the life of the School and to work effectively and collaboratively with all members of the School community to further establish and develop the School. Our emphasis on educating the whole boy means that all members of staff are expected to contribute to the pastoral care of a group of students as a Form Tutor as well as contributing to the School’s co-curricular activities.

We are looking to appoint Teacher of English for a permanent contract from September 2024!

Job Specification

The expected duties and responsibilities of the successful applicant will be:

 1.  Responsibility for high standards of teaching and learning within the classroom, including:

• High expectations of pupils in every aspect of their work.
• Following departmental schemes of work effectively.
• Achieving excellent public examination results.
• Establishing effective methods of assessment of pupils’ work and using them to enhance learning.
• Using rewards and sanctions effectively.
• Providing high quality written and verbal reports to parents.
• Keeping up-to-date with developments in their subject.
• Fostering a spirit of academic enquiry among pupils.
• Taking due note of pupils with learning, medical, social or other difficulties and providing appropriate support for them in their learning.

2.         A contribution to the development of the English Department, including:

• Teaching English as required by the Head of English. Age groups will be dependent on experience in the two subjects.
• Contribute significantly to the boys’ enthusiasm for the two subjects at the School. Prepare programmes of study and generate excellent resources for teaching at all levels.
• Making a positive contribution to the academic enrichment programme.
• Attending department meetings and undertaking administrative tasks that are designated by the Head of English, thereby contributing to a sense of teamwork and aiding professional development.
• Attend INSET as required by the Head of English to help share the latest and best practice in teaching the subject.
• Helping as appropriate with advising pupils with options choices relevant to the subject and with university applications.
• Help to organise trips and encourage boys to take part in competitions.

3.      An effective contribution to pastoral care in the School, including:

• If required, being a Tutor to a group of boys to support their academic and personal development.
•  Undertaking supervisory duties in the school as required.

4.         An effective contribution to the co-curricular programme:

• Depending on the interests and abilities of each teacher, offer one or more activities as part of the co-curricular programme. This might, for example, involve assisting with sport or drama, running an academic or cultural society or helping with Community Service.
• Attend staff meetings, whole school staff training, parents’ evenings and any other functions as required by the Headmaster or Senior Deputy Head.
• Fulfil personal requirements where appropriate with regard to school policies and procedures, particularly safeguarding, health and safety, equal opportunities, customer care and promotion of the School’s core values.

Candidate Profile:

• Outstanding subject knowledge, academic qualifications and to be able to communicate their enthusiasm.
• Be able to deliver dynamic and effective lessons to the full ability range of pupils at the School.
• Highly effective communication skills for interacting with all members of the School community.
• A genuine commitment to pastoral care and the welfare and safeguarding of pupils.
• Interests and abilities that can enhance the School’s co-curricular programme.
• Excellent inter-personal skills.
• Excellent administrative, organisational and IT skills.