English Teacher
MPS/UPS
Full time / permanent
September start date
Wandsworth
The success of the English Department at our School is down to the combination of specialist teachers with a deep knowledge and love of their subject and motivated pupils with high aspirations. We are seeking to recruit a new member of the team to join us on a permanent basis. The role would suit a teacher who can deliver enthusiastic and engaging teaching, inspiring our pupils to fulfil their potential in English. We welcome applications from ECTs.
We are looking for someone with good subject knowledge, seeking to develop their skills in our school. As well as delivering excellent classroom teaching, all staff at Emanuel undertake a pastoral role (as a form tutor, or as a co-tutor if an ECT) and get involved in the wider life of the school through co-curricular activities and outreach programmes.Â
Main duties and responsibilities
Teaching and learning
•   Delivering excellence in teaching based on a deep knowledge of English, and its pedagogy.
•   Creating a challenging and stimulating classroom climate that will motivate pupils to learn, think independently, take risks, empathise with others, and perform to the best of their abilities.
•   Supporting pupils in their learning, making each feel included, secure and valued, and ensuring they have every opportunity to fulfil their potential.
•   Following agreed guidelines, syllabuses and schemes of work, ensuring an excellent knowledge of the requirements of public examinations and national curriculum.
•   Preparing thoroughly for lessons and setting homework regularly in line with school expectations to ensure that pupils achieve the highest possible standards. This involves preparing schemes of work for a course of study that a teacher is responsible for (as agreed with the Head of Department).
•   Engaging a wide range of digital and physical resources to enhance learning, as well as planning engaging visits, activities, trips, speakers and fieldwork relevant to English (as agreed with the Head of Department).
•   Marking all work regularly and promptly in line with the marking policy and the department’s schemes of work to ensure that pupils receive frequent and constructive feedback as they learn.
•   Making regular assessments of pupils and monitoring progress against prior attainment, employing effective intervention strategies when required and using information to extend pupil achievement.
•   Producing on request detailed reports on the progress/achievement of any pupil taught.
•   Attending all meetings relevant to the role and responsibilities and attending all parents’ evenings for groups taught, as well as other events as directed.
•   Communicating effectively with parents and pupils on all English curriculum, teaching, pastoral and learning matters, maintaining high standards and expectations.
•   Participating fully in the extra-curricular provision that the department offers. This includes advising students on Oxbridge and other university applications; running help clubs and clinics; contributing towards the English societies and generally taking a full and collaborative role in any new department initiative.
•   Promoting pupil achievements, career opportunities and experiences in English, providing relevant material for the school website and newsletter.
Person Specification:
Qualifications:
•   English or English or related degree with high honours
•   Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
•   DfE recognised teaching qualification
•   Evidence of appropriate continued personal and professional development
Experience:
•   Excellent knowledge of strategies to support teaching and learning in English
•   If not an ECT/graduate, proven excellent record of teaching English at GCSE and A level, with demonstrable improvements in results
Skills:
•   Inspirational teaching and presentation skills
•   Ability to build effective relationships with pupils, parents and staff
•   Ability to communicate effectively to a range of audiences
•   Ability to work under pressure, prioritise, manage time effectively and meet challenging goals
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.Â
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.
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