Teacher of English | Oxted School, Surrey, England

TeachBack; Singapore; On-site; SGD 57,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking an inspirational Teacher of English to nurture student learning and contribute to a supportive teaching environment. The role offers career development opportunities and emphasizes values such as integrity and compassion. The ideal candidate will be committed to promoting student success and will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits, including pension membership and professional development.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Electronic Vehicle salary benefit

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to discount schemes

Membership to the Teachers' Pension Scheme

Rewards and benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to create a nurturing learning environment.
• Commitment to bringing out the best in every student.
• Evidence of right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the school’s enrichment programme.
• Work as part of a highly effective and supportive teaching team.
• Support students in a nurturing environment.

Skills

Integrity

Partnership

Advocacy

Resilience

Compassion

Aspiration

Job description

Overview

Teacher of English – Secondary

Salary: £33,075 - £50,471pa (MPR/UPR Fringe)

Working Pattern: Full-Time • Contract Type: Permanent

Application Deadline: Friday, 31st January 2025

About Us

Our reflective and skilled staff and wonderful students make Oxted School a rewarding and invigorating place to work. Our exceptional staff care about our pupils and really do ‘Bring out the Best' in everyone. The inclusive community values mean that you will be well supported by both your colleagues and the Senior Leadership Team. We pride ourselves on the high-quality professional development and career progression opportunities available to all our colleagues, and we work hard to ensure that staff wellbeing and workload are central to our approach. Our colleagues also thrive on their commitment to our wide range of extra-curricular activities, including being one of the largest Duke of Edinburgh centres in the country.

Responsibilities

We are looking for an inspirational Teacher of English to join us, with the ability to create a nurturing learning environment and a commitment to bringing out the best in every student. You will be fully supported by the senior leadership team and will benefit from our extensive CPD programme and effective PPA allocation to support work/life balance. You will contribute to the school’s enrichment programme and work as part of a highly effective and supportive teaching team. You will also have opportunities for career progression within The Howard Partnership Trust (THPT).

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Start Easter 2025 or earlier if available

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. You will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation as part of complying with UK immigration rules.

All Adults Employed By The Trust Have A Responsibility For Data Protection And Have A Duty To Observe And Follow The Principles Of The GDPR Regulations.

The Howard Partnership Trust (THPT) is a Multi-Academy Trust of 13 schools in Surrey, with opportunities across secondary, primary and special schools. Our vision is to excel at ‘bringing out the best' in young people of all abilities to increase their life chances for future success and fulfilment.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, we may conduct an online search as part of due diligence. This post will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 for defining older than spent convictions; considerations will be in line with safeguarding duties.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities across THPT
• Electronic Vehicle salary benefit
• Cycle to Work, Sainsbury's Loyalty Discount and access to discount schemes
• Membership to the Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Rewards and benefits scheme including Loyalty and Service Awards
• Full access to the Employee Assistance Programme

Essential Criteria / Values

• We are a values-based organisation and seek to recruit individuals who can demonstrate our values.
• Our values will be assessed through the selection process; please demonstrate in your supporting statement how you meet the essential criteria and reflect our values.
• Integrity – honesty and strong moral principles
• Partnership – working together to achieve shared goals
• Advocacy – supporting others to maximise their success
• Resilience – recovering from difficulties to achieve success
• Compassion – empathy and a desire to help others
• Aspiration – aiming high to achieve success

Safeguarding and Further Information

The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure. The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post may require criminal record disclosure in line with safeguarding duties and immigration requirements; disclosure of pending charges or cautions may be requested as appropriate. This post will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 in relation to spent convictions.