English Teacher — Inspiring Dept, PD,

Teacher of EnglishFull TimeThe school is a large and successful 11-18 split-site school with a vibrant learning environment and a strong community ethos. Recent inspection feedback (February 2024) praised the school’s “vibrant, inclusive culture,” highlighting the progress made in recent years, particularly regarding high expectations, the strength of relationships between students and staff, and the outstanding educational experience offered in the Sixth Form.Main Responsibilities:Assist in ensuring high-quality teaching and learning that meets the needs of all students.Teach across the full age and ability range as directed, with a particular focus on Sixth Form students.Promote student interest in and commitment to the subject.Implement whole-school policies (including equal opportunities, health and safety, and security).Work as part of a team to identify underachievement and celebrate good work and effort.Assist with the implementation of departmental policies (including assessment), and contribute to the continuous development of the department.Maintain accurate and up-to-date attendance, punctuality, and assessment records for all teaching groups.Contribute to the ongoing development of the department, keeping abreast of relevant curriculum changes and assisting with their implementation as per the School/Department’s Development Plan.Support links with feeder primary schools and further and higher education colleges.Participate in lesson observations and scrutiny of student work.Support subject-related pupil activities, such as educational visits.Provide general administrative support to the department.Maintain high standards of classroom management, order, and discipline.As part of the teaching staff, you will be expected to teach PSHE and serve as a form tutor within the pastoral support and personal development curriculum.Person Specification:Strong subject knowledge in English.Understanding of how effective teaching promotes pupil progress.Awareness of key features of inclusive teaching and learning.Familiarity with using data to support teaching and learning.Ability to plan and deliver lessons that meet expectations for effective teaching.Capability to inspire and motivate students.Competence in providing students with effective written feedback.Strong communication skills, with an ability to tailor communication to the appropriate audience.Demonstrable understanding of equality principles and commitment to equal opportunities.Ability to influence and support the development of good practice, appropriate to career stage.Ability to form strong, effective relationships with colleagues, students, and parents.Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.Initiative and creativity in developing new ideas.Well-organised, with excellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure.Proficient in the use of ICT and the ability to apply ICT skills in daily practice.All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website. #J-18808-Ljbffr