Teacher of English

Qualifications & Professional Development • Degree in relevant subject • QTS • Record of excellent classroom practice • Evidence of continuing professional development relating to leadership and management • Evidence of further professional/educational study Experience Experience of delivering outstanding outcomes through own teaching and working with others At least 3 years successful experience of teaching, including teaching students from diverse backgrounds and across a broad range of abilities Experience of teaching widely across the age and ability range at Key Stages 3 and 4 and 5 Involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning Evidence of the successful impact of working with students with special educational needs Evidence of leadership and management qualities that demonstrate the ability to be both a successful leader and member of a team Record of participation in activities beyond own classroom designed to have an impact on students’ progress either at subject or year level, such as organising extra-curricular activities or working for an exam board. Skills and knowledge • An ability to create resources for teaching and engaging students in their learning Ability to coach colleagues on their daily practice in planning, teaching and assessment A confident grasp of strategies to differentiate and personalise learning Ability to project a positive image of the department across the school community to students, colleagues and parents/carers Ability to lead and manage a team of colleagues Excellent inter-personal skills Ability to contribute effectively to the Teaching and Learning team An ability to communicate a vision and inspire others An ability to build effective working relationships Ability to develop and sustain positive relationships with parents/carers, staff and students Excellent professional knowledge and understanding, including of recent developments in the curriculum, and of a range of pedagogical approaches to raise attainment A thorough knowledge of the National Curriculum Understand the importance of emotional intelligence in managing oneself and others and an ability to maintain professional integrity even when under pressure Understanding of the needs of students in a diverse school population. Effective communication, good time management, ability to prioritise and problem solve Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation procedures.