Teacher of English

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Full time
Location: Coulsdon
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Category:
Salary:

TCT1 – TCT11 £36,413 - £48,532

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

September 2025

Apply by:

20 January 2025 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 Job Description 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 continue 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. How to apply

If you feel this role and our school may be right for you, and for more information, please download the Application Pack.

Contact Information

Woodcote High School Meadow Rise, Coulsdon Surrey CR5 2EH United Kingdom +44 208 668 6464 Since opening in 1957, Woodcote High School has constantly evolved and grown, whilst remaining at the forefront of educational developments in the area. Exam results have for many years exceeded national and local averages, delivering a positive Progress 8 score. Other landmark achievements over recent years include significant building projects, the opening of a Sixth Form at the School, the opening of an international standard athletics facility ( Track Coulsdon , in conjunction with

South London Harriers

and other funding partners) and the establishment of the

Enhanced Learning Provision

for mobility impaired students. Woodcote is a busy community, with lots to offer our students. We encourage students to develop enquiring minds that in turn increases their enthusiasm for enrichment both in and out of the classroom. Those interested in music and performance deliver great seasonal productions, and benefit from a wide range of individual music tuition. Our world-class

Track Coulsdon

is at the heart of our great sport and PE facilities, and we have a full range of extra-curricular sport. In the Sixth Form, in addition to the whole school enrichment programme, students have the opportunity to stand for student leadership positions, take part in charity events and lead assemblies for raising awareness on subjects they are passionate about. We also run a series of events where guest speakers are invited into school to speak to the student body. For more information, see our school website: Woodcote High School – Part of The Collegiate Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr

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