Teacher of English

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Forest Hill School Full time

FOREST HILL SCHOOL

Dacres Road, London SE23 2XN

Boys 11-16, Mixed 16-18

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Class Teacher of English

Permanent / Full time contract

Start Date: September 2024

Salary Range: MPS-UPS £36,745 to £56,959 (inner London)

"...This combination of academic achievement, strong pastoral care and wider personal development means that pupils are well prepared for the next steps in their education or training."

Ofsted Report, January 2024

Forest Hill School is a thriving and aspirational comprehensive school in south-east London, rated 'Good' by Ofsted in January 2024. We provide high-quality education to boys aged 11-18 and we are a community that is wholly reflective of this district of London, teaching pupils from all backgrounds and of all abilities. We also have a highly successful joint Sixth Form provision (SFH6) with Sydenham School for male and female students.

The English Curriculum has been praised for its diversity and inclusivity and currently the English GCSE results are significantly above national and in the top 20% of schools for attainment and progress. We offer a popular English Literature A-Level course and would favour applications from staff with experience or keen to teach A-Level English. Our school has a strong reading culture and the students receive dedicated Library lessons alongside their English offer. The Library is the heart of the school and is key for the success of our students. We have excellent facilities that support the innovative teaching in the Faculty that inspires pupils to achieve excellence.

We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and innovative teacher, who will support the Faculty Leader of English and R.E in establishing and maintaining policies and practices to promote positive learning, pupil behaviour and achievement in the Faculty.

Our ideal candidate is

An enthusiastic, well-qualified English teacher.An outstanding teacher who combines a range of innovative teaching strategies with excellent relationships with young peopleA team player who works well with others and is dedicated to the success of their studentsSomeone who looks for ways to improve themselves and the school and is not afraid of taking responsibility beyond their classroom We will offer The opportunity to work in a high achieving and truly comprehensive school which challenges the stereotypes of underachieving boys in inner city LondonA personalised CPD programme that offers a range of opportunities to broaden your pedagogical experience and which seeks to support you in developing yourself for future leadership roles Modern, state of the art facilities, including staff laptops, brand new interactive whiteboards, visualisers and the use of excellent ICT facilities with the students "...The school makes sure that staff have access to high-quality training and development. This includes teachers new to the profession, who are very well supported."

Ofsted Report, January 2024

Please visit our website at to make direct online applications, which must be returned to

Note: we do not accept CVs and all applications must be submitted on the Lewisham Teachers Application Form which is available on the School Website.

Informal visits are welcome and should be arranged directly with the Heads PA, Vicky Brown

Closing date for applications is 12 noon Wednesday 22nd May 2024 with interviews scheduled for Friday 24th May. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified and that the interview process will include lesson observation.

Safeguarding Statement

Forest Hill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an Enhanced CRB Disclosure.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Forest Hill School is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, ethnicity, religion, belief or sexual orientation.

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