Teaching Vacancies
Key Responsibilities
- Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential A good degree in an appropriate discipline related to English
- A teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- A strong and secure subject knowledge in English up to GCSE
- Recent and relevant teaching experience
- Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4
- Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students
- A good understanding of curriculum developments in English
- Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies
- An understanding of how assessment for learning can improve student performance
- Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning
- Able to use student level data to raise standards
- Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team
- Enthusiasm for your subject area
- Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas
- Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues
- Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents
- Able to communicate high expectations to all students
- Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond
- Desirable Strong ICT skills including SMART board or Promethean
Skills and Expertise
- Strong subject knowledge
- Teaching experience
- Assessment expertise
- Curriculum development understanding
- Teaching and learning strategies
- Assessment for learning skills
- ICT skills
- Data analysis skills
- Teamwork skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Communication skills
- Safeguarding awareness
Job Facilities/Benefits
- Supportive Academy environment
- Good staff wellbeing provision
- Professional development opportunities
- Leadership opportunities
- Modern facilities
- Dedicated & enthusiastic staff
- Positive & reflective Academy culture
- Commitment to safeguarding