Teacher of English (September 2025)

In the role of Teacher of English you will:

• carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with academy policies, under the direction of the Principal
• promote the achievement of high standards through effecting teaching and learning of English , including preparation, evaluation, and action planning
• model the vision and values of the academy
• be part of the team driving the development of the academy to become and remain an ‘outstanding’ academy
• receive and act on feedback to build on the strengths and improve personal performance within the academy systems
• contribute, where appropriate, to implementing policies and practice and to promote collective responsibility for their implementation
• take into account and constantly reviewing academy contextual factors and prior attainment when planning and teaching lessons
• work in a cross-curricular way to support English across the academy in the use of active learning approaches to enrich curriculum and skills delivery
• recognise, promote, and celebrate diversity

• A good degree in an appropriate discipline related to English (A/C)
• A teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C)
• A strong and secure subject knowledge in English up to GCSE (A/I)
• Recent and relevant teaching experience (A/I/R)
• Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4 (A/I/R)
• Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students (A/I)
• A good understanding of curriculum developments in English (A/I)
• Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies (A/I)
• An understanding of how assessment for learning can improve student performance (A/I)
• Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning (A/I)
  
• Able to use student level data to raise standards (A/I)
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team (A/I)
• Enthusiasm for your subject area (A/I)
• Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas (A/I)
• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues (A/I/R)
• Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents (A/I/R)
• Able to communicate high expectations to all students (A/I/R)
• Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond (A/I/R)
  

• Strong ICT skills including SMART board or Promethean (A/I/R)

Key: C – Certificate; A – Application Form; I – Interview; R - Reference