Teacher of English (maternity)

Christ's College; East Finchley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in East Finchley is seeking a passionate teacher for English Literature. The role offers autonomy, the chance to inspire students, and a commitment to staff wellbeing. Joining a supportive team, you'll benefit from flexible working, professional development, and a range of staff benefits. The school prides itself on collaboration and creating an environment that fosters both academic and personal growth for students and staff alike.

Benefits

Teachers’ Pension Scheme with generous contributions

Well-planned CPD programme

Annual flu jab

Free tea and coffee

Social events

On-site free parking

Mental Health First Aiders

Eye test contribution

Membership of Schools Advisory Service

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and listen.
• Passion for education and personal development.
• Experience working with young people is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach English Literature with autonomy.
• Inspire and monitor student progress.
• Collaborate with a supportive team of educators.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration

Monitoring and inspiring young people

Education

Degree in Education or related field

Job description

The English Department at Christ's College Finchley comprises a wonderful team of nine great teachers. Each team member is an expert in their subject and has the autonomy to exhibit their own unique teaching personality. What the team shares is a strong ethos for collaboration and conveying their passion for literature as a tool to evoke intellectual curiosity, spiritual growth, and academic excellence in each child. This shared passion and collaboration creates a strong foundation for success and allows us to achieve the best outcomes for our students. We have a track record of successful GCSE and A levels results, with our last A-level cohort attaining 100% of grades A

At CCF, we are committed to providing an exceptional academic and personal education. We are seeking a teacher who shares our vision that all students should leave us as well-rounded, compassionate, and ambitious young people, ready to thrive and contribute in the 21st century. At Christ's College Finchley we value our staff by providing a positive school climate. Our aim is to ensure a balanced, secure and healthy workplace where our teaching and support staff can flourish. We do this because we know that our staff are central to the success of our pupils. Your passion for education will be evident along with essential qualities such as the ability to communicate effectively, the ability to listen and the ability to collaborate and work with others. You will have that unique skill of monitoring and inspiring our young people and in return we will provide you with every opportunity for a rewarding career. Christ's College Finchley has a high-performing workforce and staff talent which is evident by the low levels of staff absences and turnover. Our staff wellbeing approach is a priority and, along with our focus on promoting from within, is central to our staff retention strategy. We place great emphasis on reviewing individual workloads and time pressures to ensure there are flexible work routines; workplace support and integration; individual and team recognition; and positive working relationships to maintain and improve the mental and physical wellbeing of our staff.

Benefits

• -C in English Literature and 2025 GCSE results placing the school in the top 1% nationally for progress. We are committed to teacher training and have successfully inducted several NQTs and ECTs into the Faculty as well as mentoring School Direct trainees.
• Joining a welcoming team - we tend to describe CCF as Christ's College Family - with an environment where staff are encouraged to thrive and where senior leaders focus on strategies to ensure workloads are manageable, there is flexibility where possible and that staff are recognised for the excellent work they do.
• A school where teachers can teach because of strong behaviour systems and a recognition that teachers are the experts and therefore have autonomy, with no fads or ‘non-negotiables’.
• A well-planned and personalised CPD programme to ensure we continue to improve year-on-year.
• Teaching staff have access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and support staff are enrolled in the local government pension scheme.
• Annual on-site flu jab for all staff, including those not eligible for a free NHS flu jab.
• Free tea and coffee in our large staff room.
• A range of social events including summer barbeques and winter socials. Cake at Break takes place every Wednesday.
• On-site free parking.
• A scheduled calendar for staff, published in advance, with flexibility for events such as parents’ evenings, which take place virtually, and a commitment to remaining under directed time.
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders.
• Eligible staff are entitled to an eye test and a contribution towards corrective glasses where they are required specifically for display screen equipment use.
• Membership of the Schools Advisory Service which provides access for staff to a range of benefits including: GP appointment, counselling, some operations, physiotherapy and menopause support.