What skills and experience we're looking for
Teacher of English: Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
• Honours degree in English from a recognised university
• QTS
Desirable
• Further qualifications in English
Experience
Essential
• Evidence of recent teaching of GCSE examination classes
• Experience of mixed ability teaching
Knowledge and understanding
Essential
• Current curriculum and examination requirements for students from KS3 to KS4
• Theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all children (e.g. classroom organisation and learning strategies) including teaching and learning styles
• Up to date knowledge of current approaches to assessment, recording and reporting of students’ progress
• Awareness of Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, SEN and Safeguarding policies and procedures
Desirable
• Knowledge and understanding of the impact of KS2 changes on KS3 English
• Knowledge and understanding of GCSE English Literature and English Language (Eduqas)
• Knowledge and understanding of current A Level specification for English Literature, English Language or both
Skills
Essential
• To promote the school’s aims positively and use effective strategies to teach, assess, and monitor/evaluate their professional practice
• To develop appropriate and effective teacher-student relationships
• To establish and develop working relationships with teachers, parents, governors and the community
• To communicate effectively to a variety of stakeholders
• To create and maintain a stimulating learning environment
Desirable
• High level ICT in education skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
• Flexibility and adaptability in terms of new ideas and approaches
• Enthusiasm for their subject area(s), specifically in English and for teaching in the secondary phase
• Commitment to the ongoing development of the department
• Ability to work well as part of a close-knit team
• Willingness to organise and contribute to extra-curricular activities
• Strong commitment to the values and ethos of Gildredge House
What the school offers its staff
Gildredge House offers:
• continuity of education for boys and girls aged 4+
• an expectation of high academic standards
• strong discipline
• excellent pastoral care
• a range of extra-curricular activities
• parent and community involvement
As an employee of the school, you would benefit from:
• A two-week break in the Autumn Term, allowing for holidays to be taken out of peak season
• A supportive induction programme for new staff to the school.
• Investment into your career development through appropriate, regular CPD.
• Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team and other experienced leaders.
• Access to a full employee assistance programme, in support of wellbeing
• Complimentary tea and coffee in our staffroom
• On-site parking
Commitment to safeguarding
Gildredge House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment with the school are subject to pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List check and a Declaration that they are not a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2006.