Staff Vacancies

Teacher of English

We are seeking to appoint an excellent English specialist who is committed to working within a team.

 

Currently English is taught by class teachers in Years 3, 4 and 5, and by subject specialists in Years 6, 7 and 8. There are three specialist English classrooms, and a well-stocked library. There are excellent IT facilities within the school.

 

The school follows the Common Entrance and Common Scholarship syllabi.

 

The ideal applicant will be an outstanding English specialist with a teaching qualification, able to stimulate and inspire children of different ability levels. Experience in contemporary use of IT in English would be an advantage.

Outline of Post and Responsibilities

• The successful applicant will join the school in September 2012. 
• The post is full-time.

The post holder is expected to:

• Plan and deliver stimulating lessons within a well balanced curriculum that conforms to the English department planning.
• Work co-operatively with other team members in the department on planning, organising the curriculum and departmental events and issues.
• Refer to the programmes of study and schemes of work that are in place and assist in their development as appropriate. Plan individual lessons appropriate to the needs, interests, experience and existing knowledge of the pupils in the classes taught.
• Liaise with Lower School staff, ESU staff and EAL staff as appropriate.
• Mark and assess pupils’ work effectively and record accurately their development, progress and attainment.
• Adhere to the school’s policies as contained in the Staff Handbook.
• Maintain an attractive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Undertake INSET as required.

Additional Duties

The successful candidate will make a significant contribution to the wider life of the school, as a Tutor, Form Teacher or Assistant Form Teacher, and in one or more areas of extra-curricular activity.  An ability to assist as a Games Coach is desirable.

Requirements of the Post

The ideal applicant will be an outstanding specialist classroom teacher (or with the potential to become one), able to stimulate and bring out the best in children of different ability levels.  He or she will be able to work well with pupils, staff and parents, be committed to boarding-school education and be able to contribute positively to the life and atmosphere of the school.

Remuneration

Port Regis has its own salary scale, which is above the state one. Salaries are enhanced by a generous allowance for all staff who play a full part in the life of the school. Accommodation, with residential duties, may be available for the right candidate.

Application procedure

If you feel you can meet the requirements of the post, I would be delighted to hear from you.  Please submit: a completed application form; a hand-written letter of application; a CV if you wish to; and a recent photograph of yourself, to arrive no later than Friday 17 February 2012.  Interviews will take place on Monday 27 February 2012. Please read the Explanatory Notes and Child Protection Policy in conjunction with your application. 

 

B H Dunhill
Headmaster

 

Please go to the download menu to find application forms and other notes.

 

Please be aware that schools now have a statutory obligation to send out this information to applicants, most of the wording of which is prescribed by law in the interests of child protection.

 

Note: Port Regis is committed to the safety and protection of children, and the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced CRB check prior to confirmation of the appointment. The post-holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons, for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact, will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times.  If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, s/he must report any concerns to the school’s Child Protection Officer or to the Headmaster.