We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Teacher of English and Media Studies to join our English and Media Department in September. The English and Media Department aims to provide a stimulating, dynamic and academically rigorous experience for all our students. To this end, we are dedicated to providing our students with an education rooted in up-to-date pedagogy, harnessing curiosity and ambition. At the heart of our curriculum is an emphasis on oracy, creativity, independence and critical thinking. We place a high value on each student's personal response. Strong leadership of the department provides structure for colleagues and encourages initiative, collaboration and innovation. For further information about the department please click here.

Furze Platt is a highly successful and inclusive mixed comprehensive school serving the children of Maidenhead.   At Furze Platt, over 1500 students of all abilities develop the skills and qualities to enable them to excel in the future.  We are an ambitious, high-achieving and fully inclusive school in which our students are challenged and supported to achieve excellence.  We are well placed for access, with good transport links to and from London and surrounding counties.  Our school is very well resourced and equipped with many new facilities benefiting students and staff.   These include a state-of-the-art theatre, gym, fitness suite and a new three-storey teaching block incorporating science laboratories and classrooms. We are also rolling out our Laptops for Learning initiative to ensure all students are equipped with a laptop.

We offer a friendly and harmonious campus atmosphere, with a Senior Leadership Team who genuinely want to see you succeed and develop.  Career opportunities allow you to grow professionally within Furze Platt.  Furze Platt is the lead school for Teach Maidenhead, a teacher training partnership which offers School Direct teacher training giving staff the opportunity to develop their mentoring skills.  ECTs are allocated a mentor, a reduced timetable and the opportunity to attend training sessions run by specialists from within the school.

At Furze Platt, we are proud of our ambitious, collaborative, and supportive school community. If you have the drive and enthusiasm to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

A welcoming and forward-thinking school with a strong emphasis on creativity and excellence.

The opportunity to shape the future of Media Studies in a thriving department.

Professional development opportunities to support your career progression.

We are keen to ensure that we support the physical and mental wellbeing of our staff.  Discounted membership is available for the use of a fully equipped and well-maintained gym on-site.  Staff are provided with a laptop and many have their own classrooms.  We offer access to an employee advice service (Education Support) which provides information, helpful resources, and a counselling service.  We encourage community spirit and staff involvement through various social events, recent ones being our Christmas Party, Friday sports after school and a Furze Platt fantasy football league.  Student and staff nominations, as well as Long Service Awards, recognise colleagues’ contributions to our school. We have free parking on site, and we also ensure that freshly brewed coffee is ready for you during break-time with edible treats to help you through the week!

Furze Platt Senior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.