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Teacher of English and Media

Dunbar Education
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Chesham, Buckinghamshire HP5 2AA, England

Salary

£32,000 - £49,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Teacher of English & Media on the MPS / UPS pay scale, starting in January 2025.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality lessons and supporting a positive learning environment, while also serving as a form tutor.
  • Candidates should have experience teaching English up to KS3 and ideally be able to teach another subject up to GCSE level.
  • The role includes assessing student progress, providing feedback to parents, and promoting student well-being and development.
  • Salary details are not specified, but the position requires a commitment to professional development and adherence to school policies.

Teacher of English & Media
GRADE: MPS / UPS
RESPONSIBLE TO: Curriculum Lead
PATTERN: Full time, Permanent
START DATE: January 2025



Key Purpose

To carry out the professional duties of an English & Media teacher, as required and in accordance with the school's policies, under the direction of the line manager. The English department is a key curriculum area in the school. The successful candidate will be a specialist in English and capable of teaching up to KS3 in another subject.



Teaching, Learning and Assessment:

  • Deliver consistently high-quality lessons that reflect the school's "Features of Great Teaching."
  • Share best practices within the curriculum team and beyond.
  • Support a successful learning environment by following the school's procedures (rewards and behaviour system).
  • Encourage positive standards in line with the school's values regarding kindness, punctuality, behaviour, work quality, and homework.
  • Mark and monitor students' work, setting clear targets for progress.
  • Assess and record students' progress systematically, ensuring work is understood and completed. Track strengths and weaknesses, inform planning, and monitor achievement levels.
  • Provide clear and informative verbal feedback to parents during consultation evenings, offering next steps for student development.


Pastoral Duties:

  • Take on the role of form tutor to an assigned group of students.
  • Promote the general progress and well-being of individual students and the tutor group.
  • Deliver the pastoral curriculum during form time.
  • Liaise with the pastoral team to ensure the effective implementation of the school's pastoral system.
  • Support student development by building strong relationships with students, parents, and supporting attendance and wellbeing.
  • Deliver Life Skills curriculum (PSHE) in line with school policy.
  • Recognise the importance of safeguarding in education and follow the school's Child Protection policy.
  • Take part in marketing and liaison activities such as Open Evenings, Parents' Evenings, and other events.
  • Take responsibility for your own professional development and duties in relation to school policies and practices.
  • Liaise effectively with parents and governors.
  • Work within the school's Health & Safety Policy.


English Duties:

  • Teach English to pupils at KS3 and KS4.
  • Teaching up to GCSE level in another subject would be advantageous.
  • Support pupils through the curriculum and provide additional opportunities for English, enabling excellent progress beyond expectations.
  • Maintain the highest aspirations and expectations for the quality of pupils' work.
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of the curriculum.


Additional Information:

These duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exhaustive nor exclusive, as the post-holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities.

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