English Teacher

Please note that we will interview suitable candidates as they apply and therefore this role may close early - we urge you to apply as soon as possible.

• Plan and deliver the English curriculum to timetabled groups.
• Support pupils in achieving ability-appropriate qualifications in English.
• Participate in Safeguarding and Safety Intervention (SI) training and always be vigilant of pupils’ well-being and welfare.
• Inspire, motivate, and challenge pupils in the delivery of the curriculum across year groups.
• Take responsibility and be accountable for the academic outcomes of pupils taught.
• Contribute to the pastoral care of pupils and support their spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
• Monitor academic progress of pupils in a form group.
• Maintain positive relationships with parents/carers of pupils in allocated form groups.
• Comply with the teaching and learning approaches adopted in the school’s Teaching and Learning policy, and contribute to its development.
• Adhere to the data/record-keeping systems across the school and use appropriate data to inform target setting for individual pupils.
• Plan lessons thoroughly in advance, record outcomes, and compare and review the performance of pupils with colleagues as appropriate.
• Consider lesson planning and organisation as tools in behaviour management and provide a stimulating learning environment to increase learning potential.
• Differentiate work and materials to meet the educational needs of pupils’ different abilities and social and emotional needs.
• Use ICT to enhance the delivery of the curriculum.
• Use the Principles of Assessment for Learning to inform lesson planning and ensure all pupils know their level/grade and how to improve it.
• Ensure work is marked, assessed, and recorded appropriately.
• Support the effective use of Teaching Assistants assigned to work in your lessons.
• Follow up behavioural incidents with pupils and seek advice and support if required.
• Make full use of the Ready to Learn policy and the credit system, rewarding at every opportunity.
• Provide thoughtful and accurate reports for pupils that help them progress and are delivered on time.
• Contribute to the Literacy and Numeracy policy across the whole curriculum.
• Work as a member of the school team and assist at break and lunch times to supervise and manage behaviour, providing activities for pupils.
• Contribute to the extra-curricular and additional activities offered by the school.
• Work as directed by the Principal, following reasonable requests.

• Understanding and interest in SEMH.
• QTS status is preferred but not essential.
• Perceptive in gauging mood and anxiety levels and able to adapt approach accordingly.
• High standards and expectations of yourself and pupils.
• Positive "can do" attitude with a willingness to go "the extra mile."
• Commitment to developing work practices and willingness to try new ways of working and thinking.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills - able to adapt style and approach to the needs of different audiences.
• Committed to personal and professional development.
• Honest, trustworthy, and reliable.
• Resilient, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Flexible approach and willingness to contribute to the work of the overall school community.
• Interested in young people and their effective development.
• Able to work as part of a team and be self-reliant.

If you are passionate about teaching and making a difference in the lives of young people, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity or contact Sophie Lamont at Reed Education (Cambridge office) for more information.