Carterton Community College is entering an exciting new chapter under new leadership. With a clear and ambitious vision for the future, the school is on a journey of renewal and growth, placing high-quality teaching, an enriching curriculum and strong relationships at the heart of everything we do.

As part of this journey, we are redesigning our curriculum to ensure that every student benefits from engaging, meaningful and enriching learning experiences that develop creativity, confidence and cultural capital. Love Literature? Passionate about Performance? Join a school where relationships matter.

At Carterton Community College, we don’t just teach subjects; we build a community. Located on the scenic border of the Cotswolds—yet an easy commute from Oxford, Cheltenham, and Swindon—we offer the perfect balance of a rural setting with ambitious academic standards.  We are looking for a dedicated Teacher of English who wants the added variety of bringing stories to life through Drama.

We are seeking to appoint a qualified and dedicated Teacher of English to join our established English faculty.  We are an ambitious and growing school and seek colleagues with passion and determination to inspire children’s love of learning and secure the best outcomes for them.  You will play a pivotal role in supporting and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.

It is an exciting time to be at Carterton Community College – a school on an upward trajectory according to our very recent OFSTED inspection, where relationships matter and there is a strong focus on learning.  Students enjoy their lessons and are fully invested in the school. A school where positive relationships drive the school.

We welcome applications from both ECT’s and experienced teachers.  

• You will have a proven track record of improving progress and raising achievement at all levels and will strive to give students exciting and challenging curriculum opportunities.
• The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate
• A thorough knowledge of the English curriculum.
• Excellent knowledge/experience across Key Stages 3, and 4.  Experience at Key Stage 5 is not essential as this can be developed once appointed.
• Passion and dedication in delivering high standards.
• Experience in planning and adapting an appropriate and challenging curriculum.
• Ability to implement strategies to meet school development targets.
• Outstanding teaching and learning practice, with dedication and enthusiasm for English.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• The desire to have a positive impact on students’ lives.
• Desirable experience in teaching Drama

In return we offer candidates:

• -          A supportive and positive environment with a culture of high aspirations, based on shared values.
• -          Continuous professional development to further your potential.
• -          A clear career developmental pathway, be it academic or
• -          A well-resourced department, complete with high quality Chromebooks.
• -          Friendly and welcoming students.
• -          Committed and professional colleagues.
   

Curriculum

English

At Key Stage 3, students enjoy a progressive curriculum that develops thematically, designed around key text forms and types of writing.  In any given year, pupils are exposed to novels, short stories, plays, poetry, non-fiction and media texts.  Through our curriculum, we aim to lessen the gap in students’ cultural poverty, build their appreciation and love of reading, develop confidence to read critically across all texts and to write accurately, fluently, effectively for a range of purposes founded on secure linguistic and grammatical knowledge.

At Key Stage 4, students follow the AQA GCSE English Language specification and the AQA GCSE English Literature specification.

 At Key Stage 5, we currently offer GCE A level AQA English Language and Literature and GCE/A level EDUQAS Film Studies.  Our Sixth Form is continually expanding, and as it does, we look to expand our offer in all subjects at Key Stage 5.

Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the school. For further details please email recruitment@carterton.oxon.sch.uk.  Application forms must be completed on MyNewTerm.