Maternity Cover required for March 2025 until end of August 2025
The Buckingham School’s vision is Success for All; success for our students, our staff and our community. By joining us, you will be part of an establishment that seeks to develop individuals holistically, through our seven school virtues, where personal responsibility and self-improvement underpin all that we do. We are a student-centred school that recognises that our staff have the authority, expertise and passion to bring our vision to life.
Due to an upcoming maternity leave, we seek to appoint an ambitious, enthusiastic and highly motivated Teacher of English. Whilst having a real passion for the subject, we are looking for an innovative and committed classroom practitioner who can teach exceptional English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 and has the experience and drive to continually improve the subject. We are looking for the right candidate to raise standards of student attainment and achievement, monitor and support student progress and hold high expectations of themselves, their team and their students.
This is an exciting period to join The Buckingham School; we have just completed 2.5 million pounds of renovation work within the school, with more remodelling and renovation of the school premises planned in the near future. We have seen steady improvement in all areas of the school over the past three years and we will continue in our quest to become the community school of choice within the locality. We are ambitious, oversubscribed and our students are fantastic to work with.
Applications are welcome from ECTs as well as experienced teachers. We have a proven track record of support and development and an excellent ECT package is available.
In return, we will offer you:
* A professional, supportive and experienced team
* A personalised approach to Continuing Professional Development
* A role in a school that has a clear vision
* The opportunity to work with students who possess excellent attitudes to learning
* A learning environment that is ambitious, collaborative and forward-thinking
To access details relating to this vacancy and to download the required application form, please visit the school website The Buckingham School, or alternatively download the application form below or click the apply button. Please submit completed applications FAO Mr A McGinnes, Headteacher to emansfield@buckinghamschool.org. We look forward to hearing from you.
Closing date: 9.00am on Thursday 16th January 2025.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in the school.
Suitable candidates will be invited for interview following receipt of their application; therefore, we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a candidate is appointed.
The Buckingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, Disclosure & Barring Service and online screening in line with the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ act.