[ref. l03002517] English Teacher (KS3 & KS4) - Newcastle upon Tyne
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and inspiring English Teacher to join our school. Our successful candidate will have a recognised, relevant DfE teaching qualification and a secure knowledge and understanding of the Englsih curriculum across all key stages.
With the ability to design and teach effective lessons and plan inspiring learning activities across the curriculum, age and ability ranges, you will help our learners achieve exceptional results.
Experience of working and managing the behaviour of learners with complex needs in an SEMH environment would be advantageous.
The pay scale is dependent on relevant teaching experience and will be discussed during interview
This position also attracts an SEN Allowance and a TLR2a allowance and is full time in accordance with Teachers' Pay and Conditions.
Criteria
A DfE recognised and relevant teaching qualification.
A secure knowledge and understanding of the (subject) curriculum
Ability to teach English at Key stage 3-4
Able to design and teach effective lessons and learning activities across the (subject) curriculum, age and ability ranges including personalising learning to meet individual needs.
Evidence of excellent classroom practice
Experience of working with students with complex needs including ASD and learning difficulties.
A good, up to date working knowledge and understanding of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies.
Evidence of appropriate, relevant and on-going professional development and training.
Good written communication skills.
Experience of working with students with complex needs including ASD and learning difficulties.
A good, up to date working knowledge and understanding of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies.
Evidence of appropriate, relevant and on-going professional development and training.
Good written communication skills.
What the school offers its staff
We understand that our staff are our most important resource. We are committed to recruiting the very best support staff, teachers and leaders to support and nurture our children, families and communities. Once these inspiring members of staff join us, we invest in their career and development so that we can retain the very best leaders, teachers and support staff in our schools and central teams, or the profession as a whole.
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.