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English Teacher

Engage Education
Posted 21 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Hornchurch, Greater London RM12 4XU

Salary

£28,000 - £33,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • We are seeking an experienced English teacher who is passionate about learning and dedicated to transforming students' lives.
  • The role involves delivering high-quality lessons across KS3 and KS4, developing a dynamic English curriculum, and supporting teaching improvements.
  • Candidates should have a commitment to closing learning gaps and inspiring students, especially those who may be reluctant learners.
  • The position requires a minimum of three years of teaching experience and offers a salary of £35,000 to £45,000 per year.
  • Key responsibilities include high-quality teaching, assessment, behavior management, and engaging with the community to support students' needs.

We are looking for an experienced English teacher with a passion for learning and a commitment to transforming students' lives. In this role, you will deliver high-quality lessons across KS3 and KS4, support teaching improvements, and work collaboratively to develop a dynamic English curriculum. This position is ideal for someone dedicated to closing learning gaps, inspiring students, and encouraging a love for literature and language.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and Inspire: Create a dynamic English curriculum that engages KS3 and KS4 students. Bring creativity and expertise to teaching GCSE content, especially for those who may be reluctant learners, and inspire a genuine passion for learning.
  • High-Quality Teaching and Assessment: Demonstrate the highest standards in teaching, learning, and assessment, planning interactive, exciting lessons that captivate all students, including those with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
  • Tackle Disadvantage: Show a commitment to addressing disadvantage and enhancing each student’s wellbeing and life chances.
  • Broader Curriculum Development: Collaborate to develop and deliver a curriculum that connects to the PSHE curriculum, British values, SMSC, and the world of work where relevant.
  • Collaborative Resource Development: Work closely with colleagues to produce quality learning resources and plan effective learning activities.
  • Data-Informed Practice: Use data to inform classroom practice and planning, ensuring tailored support for each student.
  • Feedback and Progress Monitoring: Assess student work, providing regular and constructive feedback in line with the school’s marking and feedback policy, and inspire, motivate, and challenge students to reach their full potential.
  • Direct Classroom Support: Lead and direct classroom staff to maximise their impact on learning outcomes, setting high expectations and maintaining a safe, positive environment.
  • Behaviour Management: Maintain high standards of behaviour to create a positive learning atmosphere.
  • Safeguarding and Wellbeing: Act promptly on any child protection concerns, implementing the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures, including 'Keeping Children Safe in Education,' and model leadership, resilience, and empathy.
  • Student Mentorship: Coach and mentor a group of students, supporting them through their academic journey and personal development.
  • Community and Parental Engagement: Engage with parents, carers, local schools, and external agencies to ensure that each student’s needs are well-supported.
  • Professional Contributions: Embrace wider professional responsibilities, actively supporting the school’s values and ethos, and contributing to the development and implementation of policies, practices, and procedures.
  • School Vision and Strategic Support: Work closely with the headteacher, staff, parents/carers, and students to realise the school’s strategic vision and contribute towards its ambitious plans.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.