In our English Lessons we aim to make English relevant, creative and challenging. Our purpose is to foster students’ personal growth by equipping them with the ability to understand and to use language to communicate effectively. Through the study of a diverse range of texts to develop their cultural capital and providing the tools to analyse, evaluate and explore language, we want to cultivate a love of learning and appreciation of the world around them.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with children aged 11-16 years and be able to demonstrate they can implement the academy’s commitment to the safety and welfare of children. This position is suitable for all teachers, including those undertaking an ECT programme. 

They will also demonstrate a passion for the subject, have the ability to inspire students, have commitment to raising participation levels in extra-curricular activities, and have an awareness of curriculum developments across key stage three and four. 

Working with students in both Key Stage 3 and 4, you will:

Promote good progress and outcomes by being aware of students’ capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build  on these, along with encouraging students to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study      

Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge  

Plan and teach well-structured lessons,  promoting a love of learning and children’s intellectual curiosity, and setting homework and planning other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding students have acquired        

Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students   

Make accurate and productive use of assessment

Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

Fulfil wider professional responsibilities, by making a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the academy, developing effective professional relationships with colleagues, taking responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development, and delivering pastoral work as specified by the Head of Year, communicating effectively with parents with regard to students’ achievements and wellbeing.

** For full details of this role please refer to the job description and curriculum map **