English Teacher

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who will inspire our young people as part of our English Department. This is an exciting opportunity to join our experienced team across key stages 3, 4 and 5.

The successful candidate will be dynamic, motivated, enthusiastic and a creative teacher. You will be committed to comprehensive education and keen to teach students in the age range. You will be given every support in your professional development and the opportunity to be part of a forward-looking, high attaining and civilised community.

Westwood College is a well-established and successful 13-19 secondary school. In our most recent Ofsted Inspection (March 2019) inspectors confirmed that we remained a 'Good' school, noting that:

• Teaching is engaging and creative in many subject areas, which motivates most students to work hard and achieve well.
  
• Students embrace diversity and value the school's inclusive nature.
  
• Members of staff were very positive about working at the school and feel well supported by leaders.
  
  I enclose for your information:
  
  A job description for the post
  
  Equal Opportunities policy and monitoring form
  
  Guidance to Candidates
  
  An application form
  
  If you wish to apply for the post, please complete an application form. In addition, write a brief letter of support (no more than 2 sides of A4) which outlines your experience, your aims, and what you'll aim to bring to Westwood College. Please note that we do not accept CVs.
  
  

  The Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and these positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and two satisfactory professional references. A social media check will be conducted for the successful candidate only.
  
  

  There is an interview guarantee scheme in operation for people with a disability, who meet the essential criteria of the post. Please let us know on your application form if this applies to you.
  
  

  Closing date for applications is 9:00am on Friday 26th April 2024.
  
  

  To apply and for further details please email with WWC English Teacher in the subject line or contact Mrs Thirza Eades, School Business Manager, on /
  
  

  Interviews will take place week commencing 29th April 2024.