Kineton High School
Banbury Road
Kineton
Warwick
CV35 0JX
Tel: 01926 640465
Headteacher: Helen Bridge BA, MA
Teacher of English
1fte
TLR 2b £6,257 available for a Head of Year Pastoral Role for a candidate with the relevant knowledge and experience.
Required from 1st September 2026
We are currently seeking an additional Teacher of English, to join our 'Inclusive and vibrant' school (OFSTED 2024). The successful applicant will be an inspirational forward thinker with a focus on developing exciting and engaging learning experiences and have a belief in our ‘can do’ culture where anything is possible. ECTs are very welcome to apply for the teaching post.
It is a very exciting time to join our school and Trust as we moved into our brand new, state of the art school in September 2024. The team currently comprises of 11 specialist teachers of English, all of whom are passionate about ensuring our students have a fantastic experience. The department has an extremely well structured curriculum which ensures all students have an entitlement to achieve their best. English Language and Literature are both offered at A Level. The department also offers Media Studies (GCSE) and Digital Media at Post-16.
Kineton High School is an oversubscribed, diverse mixed 11-18 comprehensive with approximately 1100 pupils on roll (180 in the Sixth Form). Our aim at Kineton is to put students at the heart of everything. We want them to develop the confidence, skills and qualifications to ensure that they are happy and successful. It also has an exceptional extra-curricular offer including after school clubs and revision as well as incredible trips and memorable experiences.
We offer:
- Excellent career development opportunities
- Strong framework of support and mentoring for Early Career Teachers
- An environment where there are positive relationships between students and staff
- Strong CPD and training offer
- Staff Health and Well-Being Service (provided by Education Mutual)
We are part of the growing Stowe Valley Multi Academy Trust; this has enhanced our ability to offer inspirational and supportive leadership and CPD for all of our staff.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious school and a department which is very successful. We welcome colleagues who really want to make a difference to the lives of young people and who share in our passion for engaging students in learning and inspiring them to achieve. If you can motivate and inspire students and have high expectations of them and yourself, then we would love to hear from you.
Please state whether you are interested in being considered for Head of Year Post in your application.
We would welcome visits to the school prior to application. Please contact Mrs Sarah Langridge-Edmunds (Head's PA) in the first instance.
Achieving personal best!
Applications are welcome from both ECTs and more experienced teachers.
All applications are via our online platform and can be found on the Vacancies section of the Stowe Valley Multi Academy Trust website www.stowevalleymat.com. Visits to the school are welcomed.
Please note that strong applications may be considered upon receipt.
The school is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure
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