We are looking to recruit....

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding Teacher of English to join Whitcliffe Mount School. Do you have what it takes to provide outstanding teaching and learning experiences in English for students of all abilities? The successful candidate should be an inspirational teacher and a strong practitioner; a committed and motivated individual who can inspire others to raise aspirations, through offering an exciting and ambitious curriculum.

As a Teacher of English, you will help to engage and enthuse learners of all abilities in this core subject specialism. At Whitcliffe Mount we want all our students to enjoy a broad, balanced and exciting English curriculum and for them to become confident, independent learners. We want our staff to feel supported and inspired to achieve their personal best.

For early careers teachers, we offer support second to none, with a dedicated mentor, reduced teaching timetable and Early Careers Framework (ECT) training from the Teaching School Hub.

About Whitcliffe Mount: 

Whitcliffe Mount Academy is a large secondary academy in Cleckheaton, within close commuter distance of Huddersfield, Bradford, and Leeds. The academy is committed to supporting all pupils to achieve, develop and thrive so that they can be happy and successful. 

The academy is a proud partner of the well-regarded and high-performing SHARE Multi-Academy Trust and is part of the Teaching School Hub for Kirklees and Calderdale. Whitcliffe Mount provides staff with a wealth of support and a wide range of opportunities to collaborate, network, and share best practice. 

Whitcliffe Mount has a wonderful academy community and is a great place to work, where all team members play a vital role in making a positive impact on the life chances of others. 

The academy is proud to offer:

• A supportive and ambitious environment where all students are encouraged to go beyond what they think they can achieve and to enjoy learning, helping them to lead successful, healthy and happy lives
• A vibrant place to work which equips staff to deliver their best every day, under the strong belief that Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best is the key
• A commitment that staff are happy, engaged and well supported at work, taking pride in students’ attendance, behaviour, progress and development as well as their own
• Excellent training and guidance relevant to individual job roles, so expectations are understood and staff are motivated
• Great benefits, as an employer of choice, including outstanding CPD, supportive line management, and meaningful networking opportunities across the trust to aid personal development
• Supportive leadership, encouraging healthy work-life balance
• A high-quality teaching and learning environment, alongside good facilities
• A culture where children are happy, settled and confident, accessing a broad and balanced curriculum which provides a memorable educational experience for pupil sand staff

The ideal candidate will:

• Be educated to degree level with QTS in their subject; 
• An inspirational teacher and strong practitioner;
• Be passionate about supporting the English Faculty in delivering ambitious learning and improving students' levels of progress and attainment; 
• Have a clear vision of the value of English in the education of young people and  lead by example to help all to achieve their personal best;
• Love encouraging, motivating and inspiring children through the support they give in order to encourage their learning;
• Be committed to our ethos that all pupils can achieve at Whitcliffe Mount School;
• Have great references demonstrating they are a suitable candidate, safe to work with children

Overall purpose of the role: 

As a Teacher of English, you will be required to meet the general requirements of this post, as specified in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. In addition, you will be required to fulfil any reasonable expectations from the Headteacher or designated line manager.

The post will require you to work in partnership with the Head Teacher, Senior Leadership Team, governors and staff to ensure the continuous improvement of the Academy.

Safeguarding requirements:

• This post requires the post holder to work in settings with children and young adults. Any employment offer is therefore subject to the results of an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). People who may have contact with younger children (i.e. primary school age) are also required to complete a declaration about family or other members of their household.
• Applicants MUST complete the MAT’s standard application form to be considered, will be required to provide evidence of identity and qualifications and offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references. 
• For applicants who work or have recently worked in a school, one of the references must be from the Headteacher. 

Key Outputs: 

1. To  implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students’ and support a designated department or curriculum/subject area as appropriate.
2. To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a  teacher and form tutor, setting students individual improvement goals as appropriate.
3. To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
4. To contribute to raising standards or student achievement and attainment.
5. To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.
6. To promote and actively support the school’s responsibilities towards safeguarding.
7. To prepare and regularly update subject materials.
8. To ensure that ICT, Literacy, Numeracy and subject specialism(s) are reflected in the teaching and learning experience of students.
9. To set regular, relevant and challenging homework tasks.
10. To teach students according to their educational needs, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by students in school and elsewhere.
11. To maintain discipline in accordance with the school’s procedures and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour standards of work and homework.
12. To ensure the learning needs of individual students are met, particularly vulnerable groups, such as those with SEN, disabilities, or disadvantaged students. 
13. Where necessary, to liaise with parents and others to support students.
14. To provide regular, high-quality feedback to students that supports future learning and progress.
15. To undertake assessment of students as requested by external examination bodies, departmental and school procedures.
16. To assess, record and reports on the attendance, progress, development and attainment of students and to keep such records as are required.
17. To use the outcomes of on-going assessment to help shape future planning.
18. To self-evaluate and undertake professional development to help achieve the highest possible standards in role.
19. To reward and celebrate students’ success.
20. To attend meeting and complete additional administration tasks as required by the role.
21. To undertake any other duties associated with the role, as may be decided by your line manager or the Headteacher.

Expertise in Role Requires (At selection - Level 1):

Essential 

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Degree or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development and a willingness to undertake further development as appropriate
• Evidence of/potential to become an excellent classroom practitioner, capable of inspiring students and forming good relationships with colleagues
• Ability to inspire and motivate students
• Able to analyse data with a view to developing strategies to improve performance
• Ability to monitor and evaluate impact of interventions and strategies
• Detailed knowledge of current developments in subject area for all levels
• Successful experience or the ability to teach subject at GCSE
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent behaviour management skills
• Commitment to the safeguarding of young people
• Is willing to work flexibly within scope of overall hours, e.g. evening meetings.

Desirable

• Knowledge of innovating teaching and learning strategies
• Highly competent in ICT and the use of computers
• A willingness to be fully involved in the wider life of Whitcliffe Mount, including extracurricular activities.

Expertise in Role - After Initial and Advanced Development 

• Evidence  of monitoring and evaluating interventions and strategies
• Evidence of data analysis and strategies used to improve performance.
• Evidence of on-going continuing professional development.