What skills and experience we're looking for
Recent experience of teaching the 11-16 age range
Interest in and willingness to teach students in key stage 4
An outstanding classroom practitioner
Degree or equivalent qualification and a teaching qualification
Strong working knowledge of the National Curriculum, issues and developments
Highly effective interpersonal, communication and presentation skills; the ability to lead and enthuse others; the ability to co-operate and co-ordinate with other departments
Excellent administration, organisation and management skills
Excellent information and communication technology skills
Knowledge of equal opportunity issues for students and staff
A flexible and open-minded approach to learning and teaching with an understanding and proven practice of differentiation
A commitment to raising achievement across the whole age and ability range
Energy, commitment, innovation; a person of "vision" with a total commitment to World Class standards
Willingness to be involved in extra-curricular activities and intervention strategies for all year groups
Commitment to developing links with parents and the wider community
What the school offers its staff
We offer an Employee Assistance Programme to you and your immediate family, continued Professional Development and an excellent Staff Wellbeing Programme
Commitment to safeguarding
EPCHS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.