What skills and experience we're looking for
Key Responsibilities:
• To plan, resource and deliver well-structured lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest of standard, following the school's curriculum and schemes of work.
• Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned students
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of students to ensure rapid progress
• Promote excellent progress and outcomes for all students by contributing to the enrichment and extra-curricular activities of the department
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school's policies and practises
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
Requirements:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Excellent subject knowledge and expertise in English Language and English Literature
• Experience of teaching English across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Strong understanding of the latest teaching and learning strategies to engage and motivate students
• Commitment to inclusive practice and meeting the needs of all students
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
What the school offers its staff
The school, who achieved the Ofsted rating 'Good', is located within easy reach of central London via the District Line and easily accessible via the A13. There is a high-quality induction and extensive in-house CPD programme available to staff as part of our strong commitment to staff development. All staff have access to the café facilities and regular social events organised by the Wellbeing Committee.
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.