HILDEN GRANGE SCHOOL
IAPS CO-ED PREPARATORY DAY SCHOOL
Part of the Alpha Plus Group

Teacher of English KS2
Part-time 0.4 (Monday to Friday)
Start September 2019

Salary commensurate with experience and set on the Alpha Plus scale.

The Alpha Plus Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks and references essential.
The Alpha Plus Group is committed to equality of opportunity as an employer and educator.

Application closing date 19.4.19
Interviews Friday 26.4.19

Job Description

JOB DETAILS

Job Title: English Teacher KS2 Part-time Reports to: Head of English

Location: Hilden Grange School, Tonbridge

JOB PURPOSE
A part-time teacher of English is required at this friendly school with high academic standards. The English Department has a well-established and supportive team and takes an active role in school life.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful applicant will be expected to:
• Be able to teach across the Prep School year groups from 3-8.
• Be able to teach a programme of study preparing pupils for the Kent Selection Tests and other examinations at 11 and 13.
• Liaise regularly with the Head of Department.
• Be prepared to support the English Department in all the activities offered. The English Department offers a broad programme of events for all pupils which includes regular theatre trips, visiting authors and visits from theatre groups.
• Knowledge of administrating a school library preferable, but not essential.

SKILLS REQUIRED
• Good graduate of English
• Good interpersonal skills/effective communicator
• Be an enthusiastic colleague with a passion for their subject
• Be prepared to enter fully and whole heartedly into the life of the English Department
• Have determination to ensure that every pupil fulfils their potential at whatever level
• Have a strong commitment to effective learning and teaching.
• IT skills

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• A proven track record of teaching English to year groups from 3-8.



SAFEGUARDING

APG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as an
employee of APG you are expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff within APG Schools and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way
that reflects the principles of our organisation.


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