Job Description

Join Tradewind as an English Teacher for Half Term (6 Weeks) Starting September 2024!

Are you seeking your next teaching role in Waltham Forest? Tradewind is recruiting a qualified and talented English Teacher for a short-term position at a renowned 11-19 girls' school in East London.

About the School

  • Location: Walthamstow, East London
  • Type: Six-form entry, mixed-gender secondary school
  • Enrollment: 840 students
  • Yearly Intake: 180 students in Year 7
  • Ofsted Rating: GOOD
  • Awards: Platinum Quality Mark for Professional Development, Arts Mark Platinum Award

School Ethos and Environment

This inclusive school fosters a supportive and caring atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds and abilities thrive. Excellent pastoral care ensures that students make significant progress during their time here.

English Department Highlights

  • Curriculum: Engages students with a rich and challenging selection of texts, emphasizing both heritage and contemporary literature.
  • Approach: Focuses on critical linguistic and literary study, creativity, and a diverse range of fictional voices.
  • Teaching Groups: Mixed-attainment classes, with specialized top set groups in Year 10 and 11.
  • Class Hours: Years 7-9 have eight hours of English per fortnight; GCSE classes have nine hours.

Professional Development and Facilities

All staff benefit from comprehensive CPD courses and a brand-new, state-of-the-art building.

Location and Transport

  • Transport Links: Excellent, with the nearest tube station just a 2-minute walk away.
  • Parking: No onsite parking, but a public car park is nearby.

If you're passionate about teaching English and ready for a rewarding short-term role, apply now to join Tradewind this September!