What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed teacher to work as part of a friendly, collegiate, successful and hardworking English department. Roles specific to this position include:
• An outstanding, enthusiastic classroom practitioner (or someone who aspires to this) who will teach across the age range. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate and excited about their subject.
• To inspire a love of learning, especially encouraging students to read widely, write effectively and to promote the appreciation of the English language.
• To contribute to the planning and preparation of new courses and schemes of work as appropriate, from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5.
• To contribute exciting and innovative ways that English can develop beyond the classroom both in terms of extra-curricular activities and links with the wider school community.
• The successful candidate will also be a Form Tutor.
Requirements
• To fulfil the Conditions of Employment as listed in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.
• To have some experience of teaching A Level English Literature and/or Language.
• To reflect and evaluate on own practice and modify or amend as appropriate.
• To keep up-to-date with current educational thinking/best practice by attending relevant in-service training.
What the school offers its staff
See applicant information pack.
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.