Teacher of English

Pay to Scale (M1-UPS3)

About the Role:

Choice Teachers is delighted to present an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Teacher of English to join one of our client schools. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced educator to contribute to an outstanding department and inspire students to reach their full potential.

As Teacher of English, you will be part of a supportive and dynamic team, responsible for delivering high-quality lessons and fostering a love for English in your students. You will have the chance to grow professionally and make a lasting impact on students' academic and personal development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver a broad, balanced, relevant, and differentiated English curriculum, ensuring it meets the diverse needs of students.
• Monitor and support the overall progress and development of students, including pastoral responsibilities as a form tutor.
• Facilitate and encourage a positive learning experience, enabling students to achieve their individual potential.
• Contribute to raising student attainment and supporting the academy's goals for academic and personal growth.
• Play an active role in operational and strategic planning, including lesson planning, resource development, and contributing to departmental initiatives.
• Be a key player in curriculum planning and developing engaging and effective content.
• Engage fully in staff development and professional growth, including continuing professional development and the Performance Management Review process.
• Participate in quality assurance by contributing to the monitoring and evaluation of the English department's effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate records and track student progress to inform future planning and interventions.
• Build positive communication channels with students, parents, and other stakeholders to ensure effective support.
• Provide leadership and guidance as a form tutor, supporting the overall well-being and academic development of your students.

Qualifications and Experience:

The successful candidate for Teacher of English will have:

• QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree.
• Proven teaching experience at the secondary level, ideally with experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and 11-18 education.
• A strong understanding of the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning.
• Familiarity with National Curriculum requirements for English at KS3 and KS4.
• Ability to develop lesson plans, create engaging resources, and assess students' work to promote learning and achievement.
• A collaborative approach, able to work as part of a team and build positive relationships with staff.
• A solid level of ICT skills, with experience using interactive whiteboards and other technology to enhance teaching.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, to engage with students, parents, and external agencies.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to lead and manage your workload effectively.
• A genuine desire to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a variety of teaching strategies.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a school that values both professional growth and student success. If you're ready to inspire the next generation of English students and make a real impact, apply now for this exciting role as Teacher of English.

Please note: This advertisement has been posted by Choice Teachers for one of their clients.

Contact information

Dominica Gemza