This is an exciting opportunity to apply for a key role and join an outstanding team. We are looking for a dedicated and experienced individual to help lead, develop and improve teaching and learning throughout the 11-18 age and ability range. To plan lessons to make them meet the necessary educational objectives and to attempt to make them enjoyable, personalised and challenging for students; to aim to plan lessons that meet the needs of the individual needs of students. As part of the GHS community, you will benefit from our outstanding record of learning, development and promotion opportunities, as well as the high value we place on our staff achieving success in their career.

Responsibilities:

1. To teach the relevant subjects throughout the age and ability range. To achieve high standards in this.

2. To adhere to the school’s code of conduct and mission statement.

3. To plan lessons to make them meet the necessary educational objectives and to attempt to make them enjoyable, personalised and challenging for students; to aim to plan lessons that meet the needs of the individual needs of students.

4. To contribute significantly to the development of appropriate specifications, materials, resources and schemes of work.

5. To monitor pupil progress; assessment of pupils; and recording of statements of attainment.

6. To set homework and mark students’ work in accordance with the school’s expectations, standards and policies.

7. To pay due regard and to promote the school’s policies on a variety of educational issues, including SEN, literacy, differentiation, digital learning and assessment for learning.

8. To have due regard to the school’s commitment to Continuing Professional Development and to aim to develop one’s own professional practice and to support the development of colleagues.

9. To use technology such as Google Classroom, Show my Homework and other digital learning platforms to further independent learning effectively.

10. To pay due regard and to promote the school’s policies on a variety of educational issues, including SEN, Literacy, differentiation, the use of the VLE and ICT to further learning and Assessment for Learning 

11. To enrich the curriculum for students and show commitment to supporting trips, clubs, revision lessons and extra-curricular learning activities.

12. To support the moral values and ethos of the school, its commitment to raising aspirations  and developing well-rounded and caring individuals

    
    

    Staff benefits include:

    • generous non-contact time.

    • a supportive approach to approving staff leave of absences.

    • small class sizes where possible.

    • financial assistance for Masters and further degrees.

    • a partnership with the Institute of Education and Teach First.

    • an outstanding record of staff achieving promotion.

    • the opportunity to train and mentor student teachers.

    • free on-site car parking spaces and secure bicycle storage.

    • free access to sporting facilities and fitness gym.

    • access to the ‘Workplace Options’ staff support scheme and onsite counselling.

    • plenty of opportunities to teach Post 16.

    • staff social events and staff well-being sessions.

    
    
    

    What our students say about our teaching staff:

    • “…is one of my favourite teachers and makes PE even more enjoyable”

    • “…helped me understand Geography really well”

    • “…showed me Maths isn’t scary”

    • “…has the talent to control classes and there is less noise”

    
    

    Our Staff

    Our school is a highly diverse community, and it is very important to us that the profile of our staff group matches that of our students. We therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates from a wide range of backgrounds.

    
    

    If you share our vision and want to join a school where your skills will be recognised and valued, please apply via TES or My New Term…..

    Applicants are expected to ensure their applications are written in their own words.

    We reserve the right to use an AI checker on any application.

    
    

    Greenford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will undergo mandatory pre-employment checks including reference checks with previous employment, criminal record checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), and an occupational health medical fitness assessment