The aim of this role will be to provide strongleadership within the English department toensure that pupils are taught the skills and contentnecessary to enable them to achieve well and beconfident with further study in these subjects.,

• Provide dynamic leadership, ensuring that all
English activities have clear direction and that the teachers, and other staff as appropriate, work together effectively
• To ensure that examination results for English
are outstanding and reflect all students reaching or exceeding their potential
• To oversee a challenging and engaging academic
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• Contribute to appropriate publications and
curriculum booklets where necessary and to the implementation of the school development plan
• Contribute to bids for and management of funds
to form a working budget that will benefit the department, faculty and pupils
• Support UCAS applications in English and
related disciplines, including effective Oxbridge preparation including supporting assessment tests, interview practice, the submission of written work and the construction of personal statements.Teaching Responsibilities
• Teach an agreed curricular and co-curricular
programme
• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons that follow the
department's scheme of work, ensuring lessons are suitably differentiated and appropriate to all members of the class
• Mark pupil work on a regular basis in accordance
Pastoral and Safeguarding Responsibilities
• Act as a tutor or support tutor, meeting
with tutees on a daily basis and liaising with colleagues and parents as required. Developing detailed knowledge of each individual tutee including family context, academic ability and interests.
• Work within the pastoral team including heads of
house/year to support pupils in their academic development/progress, wellbeing and cocurricular activity.
• Reporting any issues of concern relating to both
pupils and staff, including child protection issues, to the DSL team and/or other pastoral leaders. This may include having to manage disclosures.Co-curricular responsibilities(approx 50 hours per year)
• Teach an agreed co-curricular department or
non-department club, society, sport or activityClassroom environment
• Establish a teaching environment that is positive
and supportive of learning
• Consider the needs of pupils at all times
interacting in a supportive and positive way
• Establish a culture for learning with pupils of all
abilities
• Establish effective teaching practices so that
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• Maintain and oversee the delivery of appropriate
schemes of work which reflect the national curriculum and the needs of the school
• Keep up to date with examination board
information such as specification updates and examination changes
• Chair regular, minuted, departmental meetings in
order to set standards, monitor progress against targets, support departmental communications and provide relevant information/feedback in a timely manner
• Work with other heads of departments on
areas of common ground such as academic enrichment, areas of curriculum collaboration, trips and continuing professional development
• Actively promote the English department to
prospective parents at open mornings/evenings and GCSE/Sixth Form events
• Conduct annual appraisals and foster
development of individuals within the department, actively seeking appropriate INSET and training
• Participate in and oversee quality reporting,
parents' evenings and parental communications
• Report regularly to the Senior Leadership Team
about developments and initiatives in English
• Participate in the recruitment of teaching staff
within the department with faculty and school marking policies
• Accurately record-keep for classes including
registering, assessments, rewards and referrals
• Feedback to pupils and parents through writing
reports and attending parents' evenings
• Attend regular general staff meetings including
morning briefings and departmental meetings and to participate in co-curricular activities
• Cover lessons both within and outside the
faculty and be available for exam invigilation as directed by the cover supervisor
• Check school e-mail account on a regular basis
and reply to colleagues and parents within 24 hours
• Carry out any other duties as required
claremontfancourt.co.uk | 5 pupil behaviour is consistently within the expectations of this school being purposeful, safe, respectful, open, valuable, and appropriateResponsibility to parents
• Be available for appointments with parents
• Monitor pupil progress in prep books, report
cards as necessary
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of each
learner and their individual needs
• Written reports to be accurate, unbiased,
individualised, pertinent, goals-based and follow school procedurePerformance measuresThe performance of the teacher will be measured byan annual performance review, The progress of our pupils is monitored through Detailed schemes of work describe units that are toa variety of assessments from the schemes be covered and skills required; however, flexibilitythroughout the year as well as Y7/8/9 end of year is given for teachers to develop their own teachingtests. All pupils in Years 10 and 11 are set according styles. claremontfancourt.co.uk | 7

Curriculum leadership experience would be anadvantage but aspiring leaders are also encouragedto apply. A strong honours degree and a teachingqualification are expected, along with relevant workexperience and a willingness to contribute to the cocurricularand pastoral life of the school.Applicants will need to demonstrate an inspiring andeffective teaching style and a contagious enthusiasmfor their subject., The English department teaches a wide range of to ability. In Years 9, 10 and 11, pupils study the AQAskills to promote and motivate progression in all English language and English literature specificationsareas of English. Our aim is to provide not only leading to two GCSE awards.basic life skills but also to broaden our students'perspective of the many facets of English. We During the courses, pupils study four substantialencourage our pupils to read widely in order to texts and a range of fiction and non-fictionperfect their reading technique and to develop their materials. Both courses are examined at the endcomprehension. A wider reading base enhances of Year 11. Where possible, we arrange theatretheir ability to write more creatively and to use a visits and outside speakers to support the study ofmore extensive range of vocabulary and sentence examination texts. In June 2024, the departmentstructures. achieved 94% grade 5 and above in English GCSE with 52% of pupils achieving grade 7 and above. InEnglish is taught to all Year 7, 8 and 9 pupils in fourliterature GCSE, 100% of pupils achieved grade 4 and45-minute periods per week, six periods at GCSE above with 46% achieving grade 7 and above. Theand six or seven at A level. Homework is given twice department currently has six sets in each year ata week according to the school timetable for each GCSE.year group and may include such tasks as reading,spelling, extended writing, drafting and research to The English department offers A levels in Englishsupport the work they undertake in class time. language and literature. OCR literature includes study of American, Nigerian and English writingIn Years 7 - 9 pupils study a variety of topics and whilst in English language, studies include languagetexts, including fiction and non-fiction, through and power as well as creative writing. We inviteschemes of work developed in accordance with the authors and contemporary poets into school toKey Stage 3 National Curriculum in England. The work alongside the students where possible. Weschemes are designed to develop skills in reading, also provide a variety of opportunities to participatewriting and spoken language, incorporating a range in competitions, theatre outings and theatreof tasks which encourage both individual and group workshops.work.,
• Possess a good honours degree in a relevant Enthusiastically commit to all aspects of the
discipline department programme including trips, visits
• Possess a post graduate teaching qualification - and weekly study clinics
• PGCE, diploma of teaching or equivalent Possess ability, skills and experience to
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge contribute to both the department's and the
• Demonstrate a proven track record of results in school's co-curricular programme
examinations
• A cheerful, enthusiastic and well-presented
• Excellent communication skills, oral, written and person, capable of inspiring confidence in staff,
use of ICT pupils and parents
• Prepared to work hard with energy and Capable of working independently and as part of
enthusiasm a team
• An understanding of the skills required when Calmness and efficiency and the ability to work
teaching pupils with a range of abilities, under pressure at certain times encouraging all to develop to their maximum
• Eager to learn and able to attend all INSETs
potential
• An awareness of health and safety issues and
• An understanding of the nature of independent compliance with health and safety policy
learning
• Aware of the nature of the school and prepared
• An ability to set high expectations amongst all to commit to its all-round ethos, co-curricular
pupils

Welcome to Claremont Fan Court School. We are We prioritise, too, an understanding of charactera thriving, co-educational independent day school and the way in which our relationship with othersin Surrey for pupils aged 2½ to 18. Founded in 1922, are fundamental to our successes in life, universitywe recently celebrated our 100th anniversary as an and careers.evolving, successful school. Where else, within a school bus ride from south westWe are proud of Claremont Fan Court School's London, can children from 2 ½ to 18 balance foreststrong reputation for being a compassionate, child schools with further maths, lacrosse with the pursuitcentred, truly co-educational school of choice of a medical career, learning history in a buildingfor families seeking an academically ambitious that made history or playing rugby while designingenvironment that educates the whole child. for a fashion show.Set in 100 acres of historic grounds, Claremont is Teachers, staff, pupils and their families areknown for focussing on the academic potential of expected to support and extend the atmosphere ofour pupils, but not at the expense of their pastoral respect, courtesy, the love of learning and the valuewellbeing; for a culture that nurtures pupils' limitlessof friendship that is held dear at Claremont. Thispotential, not just in exams but also in equipping peaceful and purposeful intent extends throughoutthem with the skills to shape the world around them every lesson and into the pastoral and co-curricularat university, in their careers and in the wider societyactivities we offer.beyond.

Our mission guides the ethos of the school and is aprimary document for all who work at the school.
• To provide an environment where the Godgiven
potential of every individual is recognised and valued. With this recognition comes the expectation of high personal achievement and moral standards and a developing awareness of our individual responsibility to each other and our world.
• To maintain a broad and forward-looking
curriculum in which pupils are encouraged to think independently to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world.
• To encourage our pupils to awaken to all that is
good and true within and around them in their spiritual journey of self- discovery.
• To equip our pupils with a strong set of values
for future decision making.
• The following values are fundamental to
everything we do: courtesy, respect, trust, moral integrity, self-discipline, love for God and man.
• The School embraces the whole Claremont
family: pupils, parents, guardians, staff and governors in its mission, vision and ethosVisionIn accordance with our mission, Claremont FanCourt develops individuals who are outstandingcitizens, aware of their responsibility to others andcontribute positively to global society.We realise this by being a high-quality school ofchoice where young people achieve more than theythink is possible.EthosGoodness underpins this school. Teachers, staff,pupils and their families are expected to supportand extend the atmosphere of respect, courtesy,the love of learning and the value of friendshipthat is held dear at Claremont. This peaceful andpurposeful intent extends throughout every lessonand into the pastoral and co-curricular activities weoffer.Young people leave Claremont as confident,contributing and caring members of the globalcommunity. They cherish the values that equip themto make a positive contribution and be a force forgood in the world., Claremont Fan Court School is set in a beautiful Property prices tend to be high locally but therelocation and is a warm and welcoming community. are affordable options a little further out, and manyProfessional standards are high, and we encourage staff choose to live slightly further afield.ongoing training and personal development. Claremont has its own teaching payscale and thisThe school is located just outside Esher in Surrey role will pay a competitive salary, depending onand is easily accessible from the A3, M3 and M25 experience.with ample free staff parking. The nearest trainstation is Claygate which is a 25-minute walk, with Benefits include generous contributory pensionlocal bus services also available. scheme (currently through TPS
• ) or the option of a
very generous defined contribution scheme whichEsher and its neighbouring towns offer easy access offers teachers flexibility around both employer andto both central London and the stunning Surrey employee contribution levels, a generous discountcountryside, offering a feeling of space whilst on school fees (for eligible staff), cycle to workbeing only a stone's throw from London and all the scheme as well as complimentary lunches andfacilities a capital city has to offer. refreshments during term-time.The local area has a mix of leisure activities
• The School is currently consulting with its
available. Both the historic palace at Hampton Court teaching staff on whether to become a phasedand the beautiful gardens at RHS Wisley are nearby, withdrawal school for the purposes of TPS. If thisas well as Sandown Racecourse. There are many arts proposal was implemented, new teachers would bevenues (theatres, cinemas, live music) and sports automatically enrolled into the Claremont Fan Courtclubs in the surrounding area and for cyclists there isSchool Group Personal Pension Scheme Aviva GPPaccess to some of the finest roads. and would not be eligible to join TPS.