Latest Vacancies

Closing Date Tuesday 14^th May 2024

Interviews w/c 13^th May 2024

 

• Are you a highly skilled, successful teacher of English with a proven track record of high quality teaching and learning?
• Are you looking to progress in your career by taking on responsibility for a Key Stage?
• Are you able to teach English Language or Literature up to A-Level?
• Are you an ambitious and passionate teacher who wants to join a strong department with a track record of success?
• Do you want to work with an excellent Head of Subject to continue to shape the growth and development of English, one of the strongest departments in the school?
• Would you like to work in a school where “Leaders, including governors, value the work of staff and where new teachers speak highly of the support they are given”? (Ofsted June 2023)
• Are you looking to work in a thriving and well-regarded school where staff well-being is central to all of our decision making where “Better Never Stops”?

If the answer to any of these questions is “yes” then we would like to hear from you.

Waingels, a popular 11-18 school where students achieved above national average in all measures and was identified as “continuing to be good” in a recent OFSTED inspection, is seeking to appoint a Teacher of English with responsibility of a Key Stage, due to the promotion of an existing post-holder.  The exact Key Stage will depend on experience, your skills and the needs of the department.

This is a key role within the school and would be ideal for an experienced practitioner who already has experience of a subject leadership position or is seeking their first TLR in a subject setting.

The successful candidate will lead will work closely with the Head of Subject for English, leading on all aspects of English teaching across the department and making a significant contribution to this highly successful department and promoting English in the school and local community.

Working with us offers you the opportunity to:

• Join a “kind and caring school” where pupils “enjoy being part of the inclusive community” (OFSTED 2023) that aims to be an” exceptional school at the heart of our community”.
• Be part of a forward thinking department with well resourced schemes of work and where teachers are encouraged to be innovative and try out a range of teaching styles.
• Engage in excellent, personalised professional development opportunities.
• Join a school where early finishes for parent consultation evenings and free tea and coffee every day are just some of the ways we ensure staff well-being is central to our decision making.
• Work in a school where the values of Respect, Kindness, Pride and Resilience underpin all we do.

If you feel your value and ethos align with ours, this is an exciting opportunity for you to pursue and advance your career.

Our staff and students are proud of our school and we would be happy to welcome you if you would like to come and have a closer look. Please feel free to contact us for an informal conversation about this exciting role. Please telephone the college on 0118 969 0336 or email the Headteacher’s Personal Assistant, Jane Jennings, on JenJJN@waingels.wokingham.sch.uk

Download an application pack from our website www.waingels.wokingham.sch.uk

The closing date for this role is Tuesday 14^th May  at 12 noon, but we will review applications as they are submitted, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

The college is committed to safeguarding, equal opportunities and to promoting the welfare of all staff and students.