Teacher of English ( King Edward VI School)

Teacher of English

Dates:                      Apply by Friday 22 January 2021 at 11.00am

Salary:                     MPR - UPR                          

Contract type:      Full Time

Contract term:     Permanent

Required by:        September 2021

King Edward VI School Lichfield is seeking an enthusiastic and talented English teacher to join an exceptional department.  With 87% of grades at 9-4, 78% of grades at 9-5 and 33% of grades at 9-7 in GCSE English in 2019, you will be joining a high-performing, collaborative department. Attainment for students in English & Maths at grades 9-4 and 9-5 has been the highest in Staffordshire for non-selective schools in both 2018 and 2019.

English is popular and successful from Key Stage 3 through to our thriving, successful Sixth Form. The appointed teacher will also have the opportunity over time to teach A Level English Language and A Level English Literature in addition to both courses at GCSE level.

We are looking for a teacher with infectious enthusiasm, excellent communication skills with an ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents. We expect the successful candidate to work as part of a team and be willing to participate in all aspects of school life.

King Edward VI School is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by OfSTED in 2017 with recognition of outstanding practice and a highly positive ethos. The school is well-regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching; we are currently expanding and have taken in an additional form of entry since 2019. Lichfield is a small, vibrant cathedral city which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas.

For further information and all the documents you will need to make an application, please visit our website  www.keslichfield.org.uk or email: office@keslichfield.org.uk

Closing date:  Friday 22 January 2021 at 11.00am
Interviews:     Provisionally planned for Wednesday 3 February 2021

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (Formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.