Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’ .
We are looking for a Teacher of English on a fixed term basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join Greenshaw High School and become an integral member of the English Department.
About the English Department
English is delivered throughout the school by a large, innovative and ambitious team of specialists. We aim to nurture, promote and develop students’ understanding and enjoyment of these subjects through our methodology and practice. Effective teaching and learning is our aim. The English team work together collaboratively, with everyone making their own valuable contributions to ensure the development and success of the department.
We enrich the curriculum through organised trips and visits such as theatre visits and poetry workshops and conferences.
Main Responsibilities
The main duties and responsibilities will include:
* Teaching your subject area up to Key Stage 4 (up to Key Stage 5 is desirable);
* Playing a central role in the department, contributing to extra-curricular activities, revision sessions, competitions, trips and open days;
* Making a vital contribution to the efficient running of the department including setting and marking examinations and undertaking administrative tasks as delegated by the Head of Department;
* Continuing to develop the high standards of work and expectation of student progress within the department;
* Enhancing the quality of teaching and learning in the department and wider school through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching and mentoring;
* Adhering to the school’s principles of teaching, learning and assessment;
* Taking responsibility for professional learning and fully engage in the school’s Professional Growth Programme;
* Promoting high levels of written and oral academic language and develop students’ knowledge of the world;
* Setting the highest standards and behavioral expectations in lessons and around the school;
* Maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct and act as a role model to young people;
* Selecting, using and preparing appropriate resources that maximise the impact of teaching on student learning;
* Actively liaising with all specialist support available to provide appropriate provision for students with different learning and/or behavioral needs, but to remain accountable for the progress of those students;
* Undertaking the role of form tutor;
* Committing to and supporting the school’s policy and practice in relation to safeguarding and child protection;
* Undertaking such other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably requested by the Headteacher in accordance with the relevant Pay and Conditions Document.
Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities for the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified.
The, in consultation with the post holder, may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title.