English Teacher
We are looking to recruit a creative and enthusiastic teacher who places a high priority on raising standards and is committed to providing a balanced education. The position is for three days per week with a possible fourth day.
Teaching Qualifications: PGCE or QTS is preferred but not necessary. Excellent subject knowledge and passion for teaching is a must. NQTs and graduates are welcome to apply.
Job description
This excellent secondary school is looking for a Part time English Teacher (3/4 days per week) from January 2025 who is able to inspire and drive girls to make the most of their education. The ideal candidate will have experience in teaching at Key Stage 3 and 4.
We are an Independent Girls’ Grammar School with an Islamic ethos in Birmingham, who have been rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted third time in a row in April 2018 and have a track record of high academic achievement. We have a diverse staff of different ages and different backgrounds, and we welcome all applications.
All candidates will be subject to a full DBS check and will be paid according to experience. In order to apply for the above position all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
All candidates will be subject to a full DBS check and will be paid according to experience.
Teachers must:
• Have excellent subject knowledge.
• Be passionate about the Subject
• Be able to inspire and motivate students
• Be able to plan excellent lessons which engage, develop and stretch students
• Have excellent classroom management skills
• Be committed to the school and its students
• Have the drive and commitment to bring the subject outside of the classroom and get involved with extra-curricular activities
• Be highly organised and flexible where needed
The School has a strong history of high attainment in English Language & English Literature at KS4 with 100% of students attaining 5 – 9 Grade at GCSE in 2024.
Our aim is to provide our girls with a high quality learning experience in a friendly environment, and we seek to find excellent teachers who can join our School community and help us to succeed in our aims. We have two main aims:
to encourage and help our girls to achieve to the best of their ability and to develop our students into good, decent and responsible individuals who are a credit to society.
We are a small school with 135 students, and have small class sizes of approximately 25 pupils. Therefore, we have a very friendly community-like atmosphere with a relaxed and supportive working environment. Discipline is easily managed with good classroom management skills and a firm but fair approach.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and also obtain an enhanced DBS.
We look forward to hearing from like-minded individuals whose first priority is the education and success of the students.