English Teacher with KS5 Responsibility
English Teacher
Introduction
Working as part of a successful and dynamic team to deliver interesting and stimulating lessons, we are seeking someone with commitment and enthusiasm. There is a supportive climate of cooperation, resulting in detailed schemes of work and excellent resources.
The department is led by an experienced Head of Department and is fully staffed with a mixture of full and part time members. The additional responsibilities of the Teaching and Learning Responsibility points can be adapted to the strengths of the successful candidate, areas for consideration are KS5 lead, GSCE re-sits and KS4 interventions.The successful candidate is likely to be a form tutor.
Salary
Main Pay Range – Upper Pay Range (plus Fringe)
£33,074 - £50,470 p.a. plus TLR A (3 units) currently £3,394 p.a.
Full benefit and protection of the School Teacher Pay and Conditions
Contract
Both full time and part time applications will be welcomed
Responsible to
Head of English
Who we are:
Ashcombe is highly sought-after, with very high levels of interest for September 2025. This is due to a wide range of factors including its facilities, academic results, standards of teaching, pastoral care, the wide range of trips and extra-curricular activities and the resultant attitudes of its students. we pride ourselves on treating people well and this was identified by Ofsted in May 2024 who noted that:
"staff at all levels feel supported, including teachers in the early stages of their careers"
What we offer:
- The English Department is lively, well managed and successful
- A supportive climate of cooperation in a large shared departmental office, resulting in detailed schemes of work and excellent resources
- Courses run for both GCSE and A-Level students
- An excellent ECT programme
- Regular professional development opportunities
- On-site parking
- Close to A25, M25 and local train stations
What we’re looking for:
- A person who is passionate about English and will inspire creativity within our students
- An ability to deliver the curriculum to a high standard
- An open minded approach to expanding and encouraging knowledge growth in students of all abilities
- We are seeking someone with the commitment and enthusiasm to be part of a lively, well managed and successful team
What Ofsted say:
“Pupils’ attitudes towards learning are very positive. Pupils are attentive and responsive in equal measure in lessons. As a result, there is a very harmonious learning atmosphere”
How to apply:
Click the ‘Quick apply’ button below to complete an application form.
Closing date: Noon 19th May 2025
To apply, please go to our website The Ashcombe School - Working Here to download and complete the Teacher Application Form. Please send your completed version to
hr@ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk.
Candidates selected for interview will be informed by email. We do not generally contact candidates who are not shortlisted.
The Ashcombe School