Job Overview
Woodcote High School is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of English to join our team.
Woodcote High School is a fantastic place to work and learn. We have recently joined The Collegiate Trust whose vision of an exceptional education for all accurately describes the ambitions we hold for our students. They are bright, well-motivated and a pleasure to work with, whilst our staff are talented, hard-working and ambitious for themselves and others.
What does the role involve?
The main aim of the English teaching programme is to enable students to develop their ability to use and understand English in a broad range of contexts. We hope all students, by the end of their study will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to cope with the reality of their day-to-day lives. We currently have a team of eleven specialist English teachers which includes two Lead Practitioners and one of whom has overall responsibility for the subject. All the staff are dedicated and hardworking and are committed to driving-up standards in examination results at GCSE and A Level.
Who are we looking for?
The and person specification shown in the application pack will give you a good indication of who we are looking for, including the skills and experience that would make for our ideal candidate.
This role would be suitable for an Early Career Teacher (ECT). At Woodcote High School we provide a supportive and dynamic environment for ECTs to thrive. Our experienced mentors and tailored professional development programs ensure you gain the skills and confidence to excel in the classroom. You'll join a collaborative English department passionate about inspiring students and fostering a love for literature and language.
With excellent facilities, a strong sense of community, and a commitment to nurturing talent, Woodcote High offers the ideal setting to continuing developing or begin your teaching career and make a meaningful impact.
About Woodcote High School
At Woodcote High School, our purpose is excellence. We are robust in the delivery of lessons ensuring that we enthuse a thirst for knowledge and develop confident, critical thinkers who embrace challenge. In creating an exceptional learning environment, we will meet the needs of all our students, supporting them in their journey to reach their full potential. We want to ensure that our students live by our ASPIRE values of High Ambition, Self-reliance, Perseverance, Inquisitiveness, Respect and Enthusiasm for life. We have developed our curriculum to be not only academically rigorous, but to foster a culture of success in our students.
About The Collegiate Trust
TCT has grown out of Riddlesdown Collegiate, a large, outstanding (OFSTED, March 2023) secondary school in Croydon with a longstanding reputation for high standards and an exceptional education. Since 2015, our Trust has been growing and, today, we are a family of 8 schools with c.6000 pupils and 800+ employees. The planned addition of a further secondary school will bring our Trust to c.7000 pupils and c.1000 employees.
How to apply
If you feel this role and our school may be right to you, and for more information, please download the Application Pack.