Teacher of English
Desborough College
Windsor and Maidenhead
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 11 June 2015
Job overview
A position has arisen for an enthusiastic, ambitious and qualified teacher of English to join our lively team of committed professionals. The ideal candidate would be highly motivated, imaginative and inspiring with excellent interpersonal skills. We offer a wide range of opportunities to develop teaching skills, including a comprehensive CPD programme, and are committed to effective learning, teaching and safeguarding. The position would be suited to an NQT or a more experienced teacher who wishes to join a school with a supportive Leadership team who work alongside teachers to inspire students to make significant and sustained progress.
The role involves teaching English and English Literature at KS3 and KS4, with the possibility of teaching A Level English Literature. If you are committed and feel you have a contribution to make to our school we would be delighted to hear from you.
Candidates are invited to submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and a two page A4 letter of application which clearly demonstrates how experience to date has prepared you for this role.
For further information please refer to our website at www.desborough.org.uk.
Applications should be addressed to Nicola Humphries at nicolahumphries@desborough-college.net
Closing Date: Thursday 11 June 2015
Desborough College has a responsibility for, and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Desborough College
Shoppenhangers Road,
Maidenhead SL6 2QB
Tel: 01628 634505
Email: info@desborough.org.uk
www.desborough.org.uk
Headteacher: P Frazer
Comprehensive School for Boys 11-18 (Co-educational Sixth Form)
About Desborough College
Desborough College is a thriving and rapidly growing secondary school for boys, with a co-educational Sixth Form. We have a strong and inclusive ethos and high expectations in terms of behaviour and attainment for all. Our school is situated a short walk from Maidenhead train station with good links to London and Reading. It is situated in Maidenhead in Berkshire, and there are 889 students in total.
Principal
Andy Murdoch
Values and vision
Desborough College’s crest reads “Strenuis Ardua Cedunt”, which translates as “Difficulties Yield to Diligence”. The school values single-sex education and believes that this provides a learning environment in which boys can thrive and excel.
The secondary school has links with Radley College, another boys’ school. This partnership offers the students of Desborough College unique opportunities to participate in activities with Radley’s staff and students, including joint lectures, sports coaching sessions and other extra-curricular activities.
Desborough College has four houses, promoting a healthy competitive edge between each house. The school endeavours to ensure each individual completes their school life with courage, respect, a good sense of fun, honesty, integrity and humility.
Ofsted report
“Students are happy in the college and say they feel safe and enjoy lessons. Their behaviour is consistently good and they are always willing to work together in lessons. Their enjoyment of school is supported by high attendance figures. Teachers have made good and rapid progress in raising standards across all year groups. Teaching is good overall and there is some that is outstanding in mathematics, drama and art.”
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