Required for September 2026, we are looking to appoint an outstanding and enthusiastic Teacher of English. This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful department and become a proactive member of this dedicated team. This post is temporary for 1 academic year; the FTE is 40% and the working pattern is dependent on timetable planning. This will be discussed at interview. 

Job description

The post holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities within the spirit of the school and trust policies and within the framework of legislation relating to academies and education, with particular regard to the statutory responsibilities of the trust and the governing body of the school.

The job description should be read alongside the range of professional duties of teachers as set out the ‘teachers' pay and conditions’ document.  The post-holder will be expected to undertake duties in line with the professional standards for qualified teachers and uphold the professional code of the Department for Education (DfE).

The specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Teaching

·         Plan and teach lessons to the classes they are assigned to teach within the context of the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work.

·         Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils.

·         Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external examinations.

Whole school organisation, strategy and development

·         Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures in such a way as to support the school’s values and vision.

·         Work with others on curriculum and/or pupil development to secure co-ordinated outcomes.

·         Subject to paragraph 52.7 of the STPCD, supervise and so far, as practicable teach any pupils where the person timetabled to take the class is not available to do so.

Health, safety and discipline

·         Promote the safety and well-being of pupils.

·         Maintain good order and discipline among pupils.

Management of staff and resources

·         Direct and supervise support staff assigned to them and, where appropriate, other teachers.

·         Contribute to the recruitment, selection, appointment and professional development of other teachers and support staff.

·         Deploy resources delegated to them.

Professional development

·         Participate in arrangements for the appraisal and review of their own performance and, where appropriate, that of other teachers and support staff.

·         Participate in arrangements for their own further training and professional development and, where appropriate, that of other teachers and support staff including induction.

Communication

·         Communicate with pupils, parents and carers.

Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals

·         Communicate with pupils, parents and carers.

Support for the trust/school

·         Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

·         Work in a flexible way to respond to the needs of the trust and to fulfil other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the grade and role as and when required.

·         Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all.

·         Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.

·         Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.

·         Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the trust/schools.

·         Participate in relevant training, other learning activities and performance management as required.

·         Team responsibilities: all staff are considered part of the overall trust team and may be required to provide assistance to colleagues in other areas from time to time commensurate with the role, skillset and grade.

Changes to these duties

The above duties are not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake tasks, roles and responsibilities as may be reasonably assigned to them by the Headteacher/Principal.

The job description and allocation of particular responsibilities will be kept under review and may be amended via consultation with individuals, the governing body or board of trustees and/or senior leadership team as required. Trade union representation will be welcomed in any such discussions.