Job Description

Employer
Glyn School
Location
Epsom, Surrey
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
MPR or UPR (Fringe) plus TLR2
Posted
19th May 2025
Expires
2nd June 2025 09:30 AM
Start Date
To Be Confirmed
Job ID
1486124
Job Reference
GLYTOM0525


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Are you an inspiring teacher of Media & English looking to work in an Ofsted ranking 'Outstanding' school?


Glyn School is seeking to appoint an experienced and dynamic Teacher of Media to teach the subject across Glyn. You will join a highly successful and talented team who are committed to providing high quality teaching and learning in every lesson and for every student.

Your Opportunity:

Glyn is an 'Outstanding' school; to be exceptional is for our students to leave not only with the grades necessary to pursue their goals, but also with the life-skills they need to thrive and contribute to the global economy and community. The successful applicant will be central to the development and implementation of successful teaching and learning strategies for our Media students to ensure the best outcomes.



Glyn School is ideally situated just 10 minutes' walk from both Ewell East and Ewell West stations, both of which are approximately 20 minutes from Clapham Junction and within Zone 6.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidate will need to:


Be an outstanding classroom practitioner. Have excellent leadership and communication skills. Have a proven track record in achieving excellent student progress. Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team. Be passionate about the students' learning and welfare. Be keen to be part of the wider school community, participating in extracurricular clubs.

About Glyn School:

Glyn School is a high performing school, with an Ofsted ranking of 'Outstanding' since 2009. Ours is a vibrant school for boys aged 11-16 with a flourishing and successful mixed Sixth Form. Founded in 1927, we have a rich history of academic, sporting and artistic excellence and in 2014 we were designated a teaching school, one of a select number that represent the most outstanding and innovative practice nationally.



Glyn School has a reputation for challenging and stretching students with engaging and enriching teaching across all key stages. Our values sit at the heart of all we do and underpins our aspiration that every student leaves us equipped with the resilience and drive that will enable them to forge rewarding futures for themselves.


Learning and Teaching is at the heart of Glyn School. We aim to deliver lessons that inspire and engage students who will then go on to fulfil and exceed their potential. Teachers who have a passion for their subject and build strong relationships with their students cultivate a 'love of learning' that ultimately sees the young people we teach make exceptional progress. We firmly believe that high quality professional development is an important part of excellent teaching and we enthusiastically pursue ongoing teacher development: CPD, no matter where a teacher is in their career, is part of the fabric and culture of the school. To learn more about how Learning and Teaching underpin our school, please visit Glyn TV - Learning and Teaching section of our website.

Why work at Glyn School:

An environment where the focus is on high quality teaching. An environment where senior and middle leaders offer exceptional support for and emphasize staff well-being. A culture of coaching with regular career development meetings offered with the Head of School. Exceptional CPD opportunities through our tailored CPD programme. An opportunity to work collaboratively with leaders across the wider GLF MAT. Recognition of previous school continuous service

Thrive in a career at GLF Schools

GLF Schools is a dynamic, innovative and forward thinking Academy Trust with many career opportunities for new and existing staff. Each school in our Trust has its own individual identity, while benefitting from the expertise that comes from dedicated and experienced regional and Trust teams. Our schools serve to meet the needs of its own community yet all are united in their core purpose of providing an outstanding educational experience. GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish. Our offer includes:

Continuous Professional Development Work life and family friendly policies Flexible Working Staff Wellbeing Career Pathways and Talent Management Staff Benefits Community and Collaboration Valued Worker Scheme

The Details:

Start Date:

TBC

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Full time

Pay Scale:

MPR/UPR (Fringe) plus TLR 2

Closing Date:

Monday 2nd June at 9.30am

Interview Date:

TBC




GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).



As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.



We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.



We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.



Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.