Teacher of English (maternity cover)

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, energetic and enthusiastic English Teacher who is forward thinking, innovative, with ambition and moral purpose to support the development of our students.

We pride ourselves on high expectations, a commitment to ensuring pupil progress and high-quality teaching and learning. You will share these values be able to enthuse and motivate our pupils with your passion and creative teaching, presence and personality. You will be ambitious and will embrace being part of moving our School forward.

We can offer you fantastic, eager children and supportive parents. Our dynamic and friendly staff are passionate about raising standards and aspirations for all children.

Our school is well resourced and has a supportive and reflective Senior Leadership Team, Governing Body and Multi Academy Trust. We have a whole school commitment to professional development as we believe that development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our pupils. As a member of the Wade Deacon Trust, we can offer you numerous exciting opportunities to further develop your career.

A comprehensive programme of CPD supports colleagues at all career stages; through the Multi-Academy Trust we provide excellent career opportunities for our staff.

Colleagues seeking a varied, challenging and rewarding career can find this in the Wade Deacon family.

Qualifications
Qualification Title
Grade
Qualified Teacher Status
Essential
Degree in a relevant subject
Essential
5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent
Essential

Skills
Relevant Skills
Evidence of appropriate professional development
Essential
Demonstrate excellent classroom practice
Essential
Relate to and motivate students
Essential
Possess good behaviour management strategies
Essential

Experience of successful teaching as evidenced by adding value to student achievements
Essential
Have a thorough working knowledge of the curriculum as it relates to this subject
Essential
Knowledge of examination syllabus requirements in specialist subject(s) at KS4
Essential
Understand how ICT can be used to enhance students' learning
Essential
Good level of ICT literacy, including good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and email
Essential, Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and to deal politely and tactfully with a wide range of people
Essential
Ability to work as part of a team
Essential
Reliable, honest and trustworthy
Essential
Organisational Fit
Committed to safeguarding the welfare of young people
Essential
Ability to plan own work and work on own initiative
Essential
Ability to prioritise work to achieve deadlines
Essential