English Teacher - Maternity Cover

Job Introduction

English Teacher – Maternity Cover

Maternity cover until end of July 2025

Full-time or part-time

MPR/UPR

ECTs are welcome to apply

To start:  January 2025 (negotiable)

“The Westgate School is a happy and vibrant community,

where pupils are encouraged to aim for excellence"

(Ofsted, September 2022)

“Outstanding” (Ofsted, November 2023)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated professional to join our very successful English Faculty. We are particularly proud of the outstanding progress our pupils make and are looking for an excellent practitioner to join our team. The successful candidate will be a team player and passionate about the teaching of English as well as an interest in teaching across Key Stages 2-4. 

The Westgate School has a strong academic tradition where pupils excel because of the exceptional partnership for learning that exists between pupils and adults in our school community. We are strongly committed to supporting the wellbeing and professional learning of all our colleagues.

Key attributes:

• To be passionate about enabling all pupils to make good progress in learning;
• To be able to support the team in developing the curriculum and assessment;
• To develop new initiatives and pedagogies which will continue to improve teaching and learning;
• To actively engage in a culture of learning from each other and sharing good practice;
• To promote English by celebrating pupils’ success, organising enrichment activities and promoting exceptional behaviour for learning;
• To have an interest in teaching English from Year 6-11.

We will provide you with:

• The opportunity to work in a vibrant, all-through school setting with excellent facilities;
• The support of experienced and highly motivated colleagues across all Key Stages;
• The opportunity for professional development in one of Hampshire’s top schools for progress and attainment;
• A friendly, welcoming school community; 
• Preferential places in Rotherly Day Nursery at a reduced price; 
• Free on-site parking; 
• Free access to Schools Mutual employee well-being services;
• Free use of health and fitness facilities; 
• Preferential pupil admission to The Westgate School after 2 years of employment.

Safeguarding: 

The Westgate School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. 

Pre-employment checks:  

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, which will include an online search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 recommendations.  

Equal Opportunities: 

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies. 

We understand that you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, and original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own. This is so that your application is authentically and credibly your own.

Job Description and Application forms can be obtained from www.westgate.hants.sch.uk/vacancies or contact HR on recruitment@westgate.hants.sch.uk 

Closing Date: 7 November 2024, midday

Interview Date: 13 November 2024