English Teacher

  • School:
    Norham High School
  • Location:
    North Tyneside
  • Salary:
    TMPS
  • Hours:
    Full Time
  • Contractual Status:
    Permanent
  • Closing Date:
    6th May 2024

Norham High school is seeking to appoint a Teacher of English who will join and strengthen the Department. We are looking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic teacher with high expectations, who will be passionate about their subject, able to inspire and motivate young people, they must be committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning, through lesson planning, and high quality assessment.

To be successful, you will:

  • be an excellent practitioner who thinks creatively and has the potential and desire to continue to improve
  • have a passion for English along with excellent subject knowledge and be able to communicate this to students
  • be an effective and committed team player who values the opportunity to take risks and who relishes challenge.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post will require the successful applicant to apply for an enhanced disclosure with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Description:

  • Progress 8 Score of +0.4
  • Most improved school for Progress 8 in England (Cmp 2019)
  • Graded good in all areas
  • School of Sanctuary
  • Growth of of over 50% and increased PAN for demand
  • Oversubscribed, waiting lists and Independent Appeals for entry
  • 100% First Choice Application / admission for Y7

 

With just a few key points shared above, the time to join Norham High School has never been better!

Norham High School was previously “Special Measures” and ranked 138 out of 138 secondary schools in the North East but has excelled in recent years. It is now expected to join the top 10 for Progress 8 following publication of performance tables in February 2024. Furthermore, we are officially the most improved school for Progress 8 in the whole of England when compared to pre-pandemic 2019 exam results, this is something that we and our community are incredibly proud of. Every pupil group is positive for progress 8, including SEND and pupil premium and as stated, we are good in all areas.

Regardless of whether you are a pupil or staff member, our school offers exceptional support and opportunity to all. Our standards of behaviour and conduct are exceptional with pupils demonstrating manners and respect. In addition to this, we are perhaps one of the most inclusive schools offering one of the largest ARPs in the North East and secure our performance despite having significant contextual factors including 35% SEND, 10% EHCP, 65% PP and 16% EAL. However, while some see these as barriers, we see opportunity… an opportunity to make a difference – do you?

We excel in what we do and how we do it, we look for an exceptionally talented candidate to join our team. You must be committed and must demonstrate our school’s values for yourself and the pupils you will serve, that is “Pride – Determination – Strength”.

Curriculum:

Our curriculum is broad, balanced and well sequenced / thought out supporting all pupils. For example, a number of pupils study Triple Science, Further Maths and languages, while a minority complete entry level or do not sit public exams at all, while this can undermine P8 scores, our bespoke approach to curriculum design offers multiple routes of progression that is highly personalised supporting pupils in achieving highly.

We are committed to improving life chances and we have a strong sense of social justice. In joining us, you too will enjoy both the challenge and reward of serving our community – all children deserve the best and we really are making a difference to children’s lives.

We welcome you to visit us:

We would welcome exceptional candidates to visit the school to meet our children and dedicated staff team; you will be provided with a tour and pupil / staff introductions so you can see our school in action. An informal discussion with the Headteacher via telephone to discuss the post further is also welcome.

For further information and to view our prospectus, please visit our website at www.norhamhigh.org

Applications and interviews:

The closing date for completed applications is Monday 6 May @ 8pm. Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 7 May and successful candidates will be notified as soon as possible with interviews taking place later that week.

Please send your completed application to Alison Tait, Norham High School, Alnwick Avenue, North Shields, NE29 7BU or via email to: Alison.tait@ntlp.org.uk

If you would like further information, please contact Mr Conway, Headteacher on (0191) 8143890 and visit the school’s website and social media platforms.

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Norham High School is a co-educational secondary school based in North Shields, Tyne and Wear, for students aged 11-16. It is a non-denominational school.

 

 

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Norham High School

Headteacher –  Terence Conway
At Norham High School, our motto is ‘Pride, Determination, Strength’.
Norham High School is a diverse family – a team that works together to secure the dreams and aspirations of the children who are at heart of our community. Our pupils wear a lion on their uniform as a symbol of our school, its ethos and its ambition. We are a loyal and proud family who work together for the good of one another and we have pride in the work that we do.
Both staff and pupils show determination in every aspect of their work – only the best will do. As a staff team, we are determined to provide an excellent, broad curriculum for our pupils that will give them opportunities to excel in life. Our pupils – your children – will themselves build a sense of determination and resolve to achieve ambitious goals throughout their school career, and beyond, as they enter further education and the world of work.
We find strength in each other, but also in ourselves. The efficacy that will lead to success is instilled in our pupils from the day they arrive at our school, wearing our lion. Strength of character – the strength to succeed, to endure, to care for one another when times are hard, and to overcome is what makes Norham High School pupils unique. Our pupils stand up for what they believe in, and they use voice in lessons and around school to help us make Norham High School even better for the community we proudly serve.
We believe that every child has the right to an excellent quality of education and an enriching experience – it is our role to support children, both academically and pastorally, so that they grow to be the very best version of themselves. At the heart of our school are our family values and collegiate approach; we support each other and invest in pupils and staff alike, providing a wealth of opportunities to all.
This includes Chromebooks and equipment for all pupils, refurbished classrooms / social areas, new technology for classrooms, and a personalised blend of welfare support that promotes a positive work-life balance – colleagues’ efforts are genuinely recognised and rewarded in unique ways.
Behaviour is strong, with exceptional conduct around the school as pupils and staff greet visitors – and each other – with kindness and respect. This is due to the high expectations we have as a school for all and the explicit teaching of manners. Pupils take pride in their appearance and are smart, professional, and fully equipped for their learning. Pupils also recognise the efforts of staff and appreciate all we do. In a recent monitoring inspection, a pupil told an Ofsted inspector “we are like a massive family” – this is something we are very proud of.
We have a wide and growing intake resulting in the school increasing in size, this is in part due to the shift in culture and reputation but also because we are proud to be a genuine comprehensive school that serves all abilities, supporting every individual pupil to excel from their starting point. Our curriculum is broad, balanced and well thought out supporting all pupils. For example, some pupils study Triple & Computer Science, Further Maths and languages, while some pupils complete entry level or do not sit public exams – our curriculum offers multiple routes of progression, is highly personalised and bespoke.
We are committed to improving life chances and we have a strong sense of social justice. In joining us, you too will enjoy both the challenge and reward of serving our community – all children deserve the best and we really are making a difference to children’s lives.
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  • School:
    Norham High School
  • Location:
    North Tyneside
  • Salary:
    TMPS
  • Hours:
    Full Time
  • Contractual Status:
    Permanent
  • Closing Date:
    6th May 2024
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