English Second-in-Department September 2018 From the Headmaster The English Department should be the I hope you find this an opportunity you heartbeat of School. want to take on. You will find the facilities Dr Richard Maloney wonderful, the people fantastic, and our A successful English Department places ambition unparalleled. We aspire for literacy and the profound appreciation Uppingham to be the very best school of literature at the centre of pupils’ and want only the very best people to academic education. work with us.

Our aspirations mean that we are I look forward to meeting you. looking for an outstanding teacher – capable of inspiring pupils – with vision and energy.

We want Uppinghamians to be inspired, challenged and empowered to enjoy English at the highest academic levels. Moreover, we want every child to be able to write well, enjoy literature in its many forms, and know how to interpret and analyse text. About the role: English Second-in-Department

The Second-in-Department is responsible with the Head of Department, the Second- for supporting the Head of English in-Department will actively shape syllabus, in ensuring that the teachers in the discuss text choices, and share responsibility department are being challenged to for ensuring the Department is constantly develop professionally, helping to guide and creating resources at each stage of the appraise within a large department. pupils’ needs.

The Second in Department will help to There is ample scope to bring initiative to lead a team that ensures Uppingham’s extra-curricular and extension activities, English teaching is inspirational and matched with a willingness to lead clinics differentiated to advantage each child at and exam support. The right candidate GCSE and A Level. We are looking to will find that the role is one which can be appoint a teacher who will enthuse, inspire, evolved to achieve significant professional nurture and stretch pupils in ways they development. find appropriately challenging. In discussion English at Uppingham About the person

Teaching in the English Department is A level English Literature (Edexcel), with We are looking for an outstanding teacher, The ability to inspire others, communicate delivered by an experienced team of its coursework component, gives scope and an experienced professional who will well, and to lead and work as part of a eight colleagues with wide ranging literary for more independent choice and study of not settle for less than excellence. team are essential. enthusiasms and skills in a number of texts. The subject is a popular choice in the different fields. Sixth Form, with a number of pupils going The appointee will be a strong, dynamic and An appreciation of the wider life of a seven- on to read English each year at a range of inspirational character with unimpeachable day-week boarding school is a prerequisite, In Year 9 the focus is upon developing universities. subject knowledge, strong degree(s) and along with a willingness to take part in the an enjoyment of literature in its variety exemplary classroom management skills. boarding and extra-curricular programme. of forms and pupils study traditional and Pupils for whom English is an additional A track record of first-rate teaching and a contemporary pieces, together with at least language are supported by specialist tutors rapport with pupils is vital. one Shakespeare play and a novel. The in liaison with the Head of English. opportunity to pursue personal reading is nurtured through reading lists, diaries and Located at the heart of the main School close links with the Library. quads, the dedicated English building is well resourced with a specialist library, a laptop All pupils take both IGCSE English suite and interactive whiteboards. Language and English Literature (Edexcel). As a core subject, English underpins Throughout the year a number of different achievements across the curriculum by activities contribute to the enrichment building confidence and accuracy in pupils’ of the pupils’ experience with writers’ communication skills and encouraging them workshops, visits by poets, academics and to think analytically and imaginatively. professional theatre companies, in addition to external visits to Stratford, Leicester and London. The department is also involved in the production of the annual school magazine ‘1584’ and a satirical review. Teaching at Uppingham

Remuneration and Benefits there is a wide range of property Life in The School has its own salary scale, available in the town and surrounding Rutland – England’s smallest county which is reviewed annually. The scale villages. – is a beautiful part of the country. starts at £31,152 and progression Uppingham town has two maintained is possible to £54,732. Positions Many staff take lunch with the pupils primary schools and an 11-16 of responsibility carry additional in a different house on some days community college. There is a sixth allowances. The children of fulltime each week, by invitation of the form college in . Oakham members of staff can be educated Housemasters and Housemistresses. School (six miles), as boarders for one third of the Morning coffee and afternoon tea are and Stamford High School (eleven boarding fee and as day pupils for held in the Common Room every miles) are independent schools which, one quarter of the day fee. The day except Sunday, and refreshments between them, offer day education School provides a 50% subsidy to are available throughout the day. to boys and girls from eight plus; local subscriptions to its private medical parents and/or the schools concerned scheme and participates in the tax- Full-time members of staff can join provide car or coach transport. There efficient Childcare Vouchers scheme. the Uppingham School Sports Centre is a good GP surgery in the town. for a nominal annual fee. Part-time There is a considerable community of All members of staff are expected to teachers receive a pro-rata reduction young children within the area. live within reasonable distance of the on the normal membership charges. School so that they can contribute This award-winning centre is a The town is situated between to boarding school life easily and dual-use facility for the School and Leicester and Peterborough. effectively. Assistance with reasonable community and is open throughout Nottingham, Northampton and removal expenses is provided. School the holidays as well as in term time. Birmingham are also relatively close. property is sometimes available Further details of the superb facilities Cambridge can be reached in 50 initially for those who wish to rent available can be found at minutes and Oxford in an hour and it at 70% of market rate, and some www.sportscentre.uppingham.co.uk. a half. London is an hour by train partly furnished flats are provided for from Corby, Kettering or Peterborough. those coming straight from university Peterborough and Leicester have or overseas. Most staff prefer to buy excellent shopping centres. Leicester, their own houses in due course, and Nottingham and Birmingham all enjoy first-class theatre and concert facilities. The Next Steps

Informal enquiries about the post may be Completed applications must reach us by made to the Head of English, the closing date and should be returned to: Dr James Methven: [email protected] HR Department Applications must be made on the School’s Uppingham School application form, which can be obtained via High Street West the School website or from Uppingham [email protected]. Rutland LE15 9QE Closing date: Wednesday 14th february 9.00am

Interviews: Friday 23rd February

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