[ref. g1524424] Teacher of English
Grace College is looking to recruit a Teacher of English who will enthuse pupils to learn with a combination of great subject knowledge, energy and dedication.
You will be responsible, through your Head of Department, for creating the very best opportunities for learning and its pursuit with a particular emphasis on:
- Carrying out effective planning and instruction, ensuring that teaching and learning are differentiated and thus suitable to stretch all students in every teaching group
- Providing appropriate homework and classwork tasks for students that will promote effective learning and ensure rapid progress
- Marking work, providing honest but motivational feedback to students and ensuring that feedback is acted upon
You will strive for the achievement of every child’s personal best, with a particular emphasis on:
- Supporting students effectively in their preparation for internal and external examinations
- Communicating effectively with parents by providing clear, accurate and informative information through the College reporting system and at other times as necessary
- Providing timely, accurate information regarding any concerns over academic progress to the Head of Department
You will also be responsible for developing students’ character, with a particular emphasis on:
- Cultivating responsibility for learning and intellectual discipline
- Promoting exemplary standards of discipline, deportment and dress within and beyond the classroom in line with the College’s discipline policy
- Providing students with quality opportunities for servant-hearted leadership
We have a clear model for school improvement to provide an outstanding education for all students and are relentless in the pursuit of this goal. You will be central to delivering our strategy as you transform both the school and our students’ futures.
Join us, and in addition to working with committed and helpful colleagues, the Trust can offer access to the following benefits:
- Defined benefit pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Daily lunch allowance
- Free parking
- Access to our exclusive Benefits Hub
- Employee-centred and family-friendly policies and practices that support you in and beyond the workplace
- Enhanced sick pay, maternity leave and paternity leave (dependent on length of service)
- Cycle scheme
- Funded eye tests and glasses for DSE users (subject to T/Cs)
For further information and to apply, please click here.
Closing date: 9.00am on 30th April 2025.Interview date: w/c 5th May 2025.
Grace College is committed to the safeguarding of children, and all staff are expected to ensure that the College is a safe and secure environment for our students. All applicants are referred to the Safeguarding Statement, which is to be found within the Policy section of the Grace College website.