Post Title: Teacher of EnglishLocation: Post-16 Centre (within a specialist education trust)Accountable to: Deputy PrincipalGrade: MPS or UPS
Job Purpose
We are seeking a passionate and skilled English teacher to deliver engaging lessons to students aged 11-18, including those with Education Health Care Plans and additional needs such as social communication and learning challenges. The role involves teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4, with potential involvement in Key Stage 2. Students work towards a range of qualifications from Entry Level to GCSE. The successful candidate will inspire learners and support their academic and personal development, contributing positively to the wider community.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver a broad, balanced, and differentiated English curriculum tailored to individual student needs.
- Teach consistently high-quality lessons using a range of Quality First Teaching strategies.
- Support the development and implementation of a reading programme that fosters a love of reading, especially for those unfamiliar with reading for pleasure.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to working with students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
- Create learning experiences that help students achieve their full potential.
- Promote confidence, self-esteem, and well-being to support holistic development.
- Contribute to raising literacy standards across the school.
- Manage student behaviour effectively, in line with school policies and values.
- Uphold safeguarding practices in accordance with statutory guidance and school policy.
- Lead and evaluate assessment and feedback practices in line with departmental and whole-school policies.
- Monitor and track student progress, using data to inform teaching.
- Undertake pastoral responsibilities, including form tutor duties and individual student support.
- Coordinate information for Annual Reviews.
- Organise and lead extracurricular and enrichment activities related to English.
- Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding student progress.
- Collaborate with internal and external professionals to support student development.
- Manage time effectively and engage in ongoing professional development.
- Stay up to date with developments in SEND and teaching methodologies.
- Contribute to the school community, promoting its mission, values, and ethos.
- Support and uphold school policies and professional standards.
- Participate in supervision duties as part of a rota.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by senior leadership.