English Teacher

Norbury High School for Girls (NHSG), Norbury, Croydon

English Teacher

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Norbury High School for Girls (NHSG), Norbury, Croydon

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 7 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 03304b14d3ae4a07ae7c659ca3c578c5

Full Job Description

We are seeking to appoint a teacher of English with excellent subject knowledge, to our highly successful English and Media Faculty. This is a terrific opportunity to join a dynamic, committed and hard-working team. This is part time role working 3 days per week, 0.6 FTE.

In 2024, 88% of our GCSE students gained a Grade 4 or above in English Language or English Literature which is reflective of the consistency in results we have achieved over time. We also offer English Literature and Media Studies at A-Level; both are popular choices for our sixth formers and similarly excellent results are achieved in these subjects. These results reflect the high expectations of the department which is built on a foundation of teamwork. The successful candidate will work with the team to maintain a focus on progress, teaching and learning and raising achievement. The ability to teach media would be desirable.

Working with us:

We follow STPCD and pay scales and support staff can join the LGPS. ECT's follow an established induction programme while more experienced staff are able to join our leadership training programmes. Many among our teaching staff enrol in our school-based fully funded MA programme run in conjunction with St Mary's University. The Trust is a member of PiXL.

Working with us:

We have a health cash plan with Simply Health, Bike2Work scheme and staff well being programme which includes a staff reward scheme and Well being garden. We have free onsite parking and are located in the North of the borough with excellent transport links to London and the surrounding areas.

Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding

Norbury High is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people. As part of our safeguarding commitment, appointment to any post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references, medical clearance and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as well as evidence of the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.

We are seeking to appoint a teacher of English with excellent subject knowledge, to our highly successful English and Media Faculty. This is a terrific opportunity to join a dynamic, committed and hard-working team. This is part time role working 3 days per week, 0.6 FTE.

In 2024, 88% of our GCSE students gained a Grade 4 or above in English Language or English Literature which is reflective of the consistency in results we have achieved over time. We also offer English Literature and Media Studies at A-Level; both are popular choices for our sixth formers and similarly excellent results are achieved in these subjects. These results reflect the high expectations of the department which is built on a foundation of teamwork. The successful candidate will work with the team to maintain a focus on progress, teaching and learning and raising achievement. The ability to teach media would be desirable.

We follow STPCD and pay scales and support staff can join the LGPS. ECT's follow an established induction programme while more experienced staff are able to join our leadership training programmes. Many among our teaching staff enrol in our school-based fully funded MA programme run in conjunction with St Mary's University. The Trust is a member of PiXL.