Teacher of English

at  Cognita Schools

ABOUT THE SCHOOL - COLCHESTER PREP AND HIGH SCHOOL

Colchester Prep & High School was founded in 1882 by Ferdinand Grӧne as a ‘most desirable establishment for young ladies’, providing a ‘sound English education’. Over the past 140 years Colchester Prep & High School has built up a reputation for providing an excellent all-round education whilst preparing our pupils for life beyond school. Today that reputation still stands.
Through our inspiring teaching and forward thinking STEAM curriculum, we build in our pupils, ages 2 to 16, the confidence, self-belief and strength of character to achieve their full potential whilst nurturing in them a global perspective and a mindfulness for social responsibility which will last throughout their lives. It is a community focussed on creating the “Changemakers of Tomorrow’s World”. In line with our School Motto “God First, Others Second, Self Last” we pride ourselves on our friendly and caring close-knit environment, which encourages good manners, consideration for other people and a strong sense of social responsibility among our pupils.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced English Teacher to join our fantastic team. This is a maternity cover position.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

To be considered for this role, you will have a good, relevant Degree and PGCE as well as a high standard of English, Maths and IT skills. Knowledge of relevant Key Stages and National Curriculum requirements is also essential. As an outstanding practitioner, you will have an understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection methods and responsibilities, have proven ability to manage, lead and motivate others and to work as a member of a team and evidence of being able to contribute to the achievement of strategic objectives.

To actively support the policies and aims of the school whilst effectively teaching English, encouraging pupils to develop both inside and outside the classroom.

This role will involve:

• Teaching pupils assigned to you to achieve the curriculum objectives consistent with the aptitude and abilities of the pupils, supervising and registering attendance
• Maintaining good order and discipline amongst pupils, safeguarding their health and safety both on school premises and during authorised school activities elsewhere
• Creating an inviting and stimulating teaching area within the classroom by keeping the room tidy and creating stimulating displays of pupil work
• Maintaining and monitoring display work in appropriate areas of the school