English Teacher - ref. w77186003
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential
Qualifications and
Professional Development
Qualified Teacher Status
Successful participation in CPD relevant to the post
Experience in English
Application
Well written and well-presented application that addresses the requirements of the post
Curriculum and Leadership skills
Commitment to raising student achievement across the whole ability and behavioural range
Successful experience of teaching the relevant subject at secondary level
Successful experience of contributing to the design of the curriculum and lessons
A commitment to the use of ICT to support learning and the wider aspects of the role
Evidence of the ability to analyse student achievement data to inform action
Commitment to working within the English Department and to forming strong links with all other departments
Teaching and Learning
Good teaching and pastoral skills
Good behaviour management skills
A commitment to seeking student views and encouraging them to be active partners in the learning process and within school life
Personal Qualities
Good health, attendance and punctuality record.
A mature, positive approach to working with colleagues.
Willingness to dress professionally in accordance with the culture of the school
Desirable
Degree or equivalent in the relevant subject
Further qualification(s) relevant to the post
Successful experience of using ICT to support learning
Successful experience of leading English enrichment activities within a school context
Evidence of an ability to teach excellent lessons which maximises student progress
Evidence of reflecting on own teaching and developing own craft as a teacher
What the school offers its staff
Journey to Excellence. On our journey we commit to:
- Providing a rich and creative teaching and learning community
- Providing a safe and caring environment
- Investing in ourselves to ensure everyone achieves success
- Respecting and valuing everyone and embracing diversity
- Building strong partnerships within our local community
- Continually preparing to meet future challenges
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.