Teacher of English - Dr Challoner's Grammar School

Teacher of English - Dr Challoner's Grammar School

Location: Amersham

Term time only: No

Salary type: MPS/UPS

Salary Details: TPS plus Fringe allowance

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Interviews to be held: To be advised

About us

Dr Challoner's has 1387 students, of which 470 are in the Sixth Form. We are regarded as one of the leading grammar schools in the country, with a strong focus on character education, and in 2024 Ofsted confirmed their 2019 judgement of Outstanding. As lead school for the Astra Teaching School Hub (Buckinghamshire) we provide an exciting range of professional development opportunities.

You will teach English as part of an experienced and innovative English and Drama team, working with engaging, able and well-motivated students, in an environment where we place a strong focus on character education.

About you

You should have QTS, and experience of teaching English to at least GCSE level, either as an experienced teacher or whilst training.

Please see attached Information pack for further information.

Legal and Safeguarding

Dr Challoner's Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe In Education guidance, we will carry out online searches to research information on shortlisted candidates, to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. This is not part of the shortlisting process; if there are any findings of concern, you will be given the opportunity to address them at interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled 'Exceptions Order').

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.