Are you interested in working in a dynamic and innovative new school?
Do you want to help develop its culture as part of an ambitious dedicated and enterprising team?
Can you add value and bring energy that will give us the capacity and expertise to develop as the school grows?
We are seeking to appoint a creative and inspirational Teacher of English. For the right candidate, this post also presents the opportunity to take a lead in developing Media Studies and/or Drama
The successful candidate will be:
An outstanding teacher
Passionate about developing the whole child
Unrelenting in their belief of the potential of children
up to date with curriculum developments in English, including those at KS3 and GCSE
Committed to developing 21st century learning skills and qualities for every child
Excited by the opportunities presented by different learning methodologies and new technologies
About the school:
Inclusive multicultural 11 – 16 Free school located in East London
Leading edge pedagogy and curriculum
An innovative digital and flexible 21st century learning environment
Small school with only 84 students in each year group
The co-curricular dimension and enrichment programme are integral to the personalised learning experience.
We offer:
Competitive salaries based on experience and skills
The chance to learn from the best practitioners in this country and around the world to develop new approaches in learning.
Outstanding CPD and collaborative working
Leadership training and opportunities in a relatively new Free School
A supportive and vibrant professional community
We are looking for an ambitious, passionate and committed individual who has the ability to inspire young people with their love of English. If you relish the chance to progress your career in a unique setting that believes that learning never stops and is at the forefront of education, working in partnership with leading national and international organisations, this could be your ideal next opportunity.
Visits to the school are warmly welcome as are informal discussions with our Head, Mrs Karin Rowsell. Please contact the school on 020 3 597 3670 or via email pauladaley@wappinghigh.org if you wish to arrange either of these.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 19 May 2015 (9am), with interviews scheduled for May 21/22. For an application pack please visit the school website www.wappinghigh.org/careers/
Wapping High is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undertake a criminal DBS check.