Teacher of English

About this role

• Qualified Teacher Status (PGCE or equivalent qualification)
• Good Honours degree
• Excellent teaching skills, including effective communication skills, ability to motivate students and the capacity to create good learning environments.
• Knowledge of current issues and recent developments in the curriculum area.
• Capacity to use ICT as integral part of teaching.
• Knowledge and understanding of the value added agenda, including levels of progress.
• Ability to support the process of change and work effectively in a team.
• Ability to prioritise, plan and organise.
• Understanding of safeguarding and promoting of welfare of children issues.
• Understanding of equal opportunities issues and their application to work.

• Experience of teaching students across the whole ability and age range
• Ability to analyse and interpret data, and use it to identify underachievement
• Successful experience of teaching in the subject across the full age range of a secondary school

• Commitment to raising achievement through enabling all young people to achieve their potential.
• Ability to use pupil assessment data to raise standards

• Resilience under pressure
• Patience, flexibility, approachability and a positive and energetic approach to work
• Ability to develop good relationships with all members of the school community
• Enthusiasm for the subject
• A commitment to the vision of the school
• High standards and expectations
• Outstanding communication skills
• Reliability and integrity
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
• A commitment to personal and professional development