What skills and experience we're looking for
• Experience of successful teaching or teaching practice in English at KS3 and KS4
• A keen interest in developing the teaching of English
• Awareness of data protection, security and confidentiality
• Effective working relationships with young people of a range of abilities
• A sound knowledge and understanding of The National Curriculum Framework for English
• Knowledge of current trends in the teaching of English
• A very good understanding of how children learn
• A good understanding of assessment strategies
• An up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the professional duties and core standards of teachers
• Know or awareness of the assessment requirement and arrangements for the English GCSEs
• Have knowledge and understanding of how to use and adapt a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies
• Be flexible, creative and adept at designing learning sequences within lessons and across lessons that are effective and consistently well-matched to learning objectives and the needs of learners
• Know how to make effective personalised provision for those they teach, and how to take practical account of diversity and promote equality and inclusion in their teaching
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Ability to inspire and motivate pupils
• Hardworking with an enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Willingness to share expertise and knowledge with others
• Willing to learn new skills and adapt existing ones
• Very good ICT skills
• Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Teach challenging, engaging and motivating lessons
• Provide timely, accurate and effective feedback on learners’ attainment, progress and areas for development
• Understand how children and young people develop and how the progress, rate of development and wellbeing of learners are affected by a range of developmental, social, religious, ethnic, cultural and linguistic influences
• Manage learners’ behaviour constructively by establishing and maintaining a clear and positive framework for discipline
• Willing to support the department’s extra-curricular/enrichment opportunities
What the school offers its staff
Superb working conditions
• Excellent staff facilities including free tea and coffee and microwave and fridge in the staffroom
• Staff Welfare team which provides gifts, flowers and cards for leavers and staff with significant life events
• Occasional social activities eg Friday after school football, staff choir, Christmas party, informal nights out
• Child care voucher scheme
• SLT doors are always open to listen to your concerns or share your successes
• Supportive of part-time working
• Ensuring equality and diversity is a priority
• Governors focused on Staff wellbeing
• Free confidential counselling provided on request
• Oversubscribed school with close links with the community and supportive parents/carers
• Exemplary pupil behaviour which is always commented on by visitors
• Extensive range of extra-curricular activities and enrichment
• Many opportunities to work with pupils and participate and support local, national and international fundraising and awareness opportunities
• Lay Chaplain available to offer confidential support
Commitment to safeguarding
St Richard's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.