Current vacancies
We are currently recruiting for the following role:
Teacher of English
Full time
We welcome applications for Teacher of English, starting 28th August 2024. The New School was formed in 2020 and our mission is to positively change the way we educate our children in the UK. We are a research school co-creating a new approach to education that puts children at the heart of their learning experience. We prioritise their self-esteem, confidence, knowledge, and skills so they can develop their agency skills, and we use this knowledge to evolve the educational narrative in the UK.
Person specification
We currently have young people from 4 to 14 years. By 2026, we will have grown into an all-through school accommodating students up to the age of 16 and are looking for a committed and enthusiastic teacher to join our team within our democratic decision-making work environment. As someone who will be an ambassador for The New School you will lead on English curriculum design and schemes of work, planning lessons that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class, in accordance with the National Curriculum.
You will be proficient in Secondary English and Media teaching up to GCSE level. You will be someone who confidently collaborates with colleagues and young people to create an environment that works for learning, exploration, experimentation and relaxation which are a crucial part of our teaching practice. You will facilitate and support self-directed time within the timetable. You will be someone who believes in a restorative justice approach to behaviour management, is flexible and adaptable in an innovative environment, and you will understand how to hold young people and their voice in partnership with adults.
We are an attachment and trauma-informed school and are committed to implementing the principles of social justice. You will be responsible for setting respectful boundaries without using rewards or punishment, and you will be skilled at holding space for our young people to build their skills.
This is a full-time position and, as we always aim to expand the diversity within our team, we welcome applications from those who wish to work more flexibly.
Our school provides a welcoming and friendly environment. We value our staff and offer support for continuous professional development, together with a flexible approach. We also offer onsite car parking, free lunches, a cycle-to-work scheme and flexibility with five days holiday during term time.
Download the job description here.
Fill out the submission form below; the application form will download on clicking ‘submit’.
Email the completed form to hr@thenewschool.org.uk. You will hear back from us within 3 working days.
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We are currently reviewing applications for this round of recruitment and you will hear back from us shortly if you have submitted an application form
Closing date for applications: Rolling
We will review applications as we receive them, and upon successful evaluation, we will contact you to schedule an interview. Successful candidates will then proceed to a video interview, followed by a trial day at The New School. If you would like to be considered for this position please make sure your application form reaches us in good time.
Starting date: 28th August 2024
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The New School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, satisfactory references and proof of the right to work in the UK.
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Working at our school
Our school provides a welcoming and friendly environment. We value our staff and offer support on continuous professional development, together with a flexible approach. We also offer onsite car parking, free onsite lunches, a cycle to work scheme and flexibility with 5 days holiday during term time.
We are an attachment and trauma-informed school and are committed to implementing the principles of social justice. You will be responsible for drawing healthy boundaries without using rewards or punishment, and hold space for our young people to build skills.