Teacher of English

Personal Specification:

Teacher of English

Qualifications

• Relevant Honours Degree or

Equivalent Teaching Qualification English Experience Extensive, successful and varied

teaching experience in the secondary

sector up to, and including, Advanced

Level Knowledge and Understanding How to improve teaching, learning and

behaviour through working with middle

leaders and individual staff The importance of pastoral support

for students, including interventions

relating to SEMH How to develop and embed processes

to develop students’ oracy, literacy and

numeracy skills. How to monitor student progress and

use value added analysis Effective intervention strategies to

support students to achieve well Curriculum developments; both current

and anticipated How to strategically plan and implement,

then monitor and evaluate progress How to use ICT and other technologies in

leadership, teaching and learning.

Skills

• Ability to initiate, develop and implement

policies and/or initiatives Ability to motivate staff and students Ability to communicate effectively and

sympathetically with Governors, staff,

parents/carers, students and the local

community Ability to learn from experience, and to

make well-judged and well-informed

decisions Ability to analyse and problem solve,

having a positive “can do” attitude

Qualities Strong sense of moral purpose, with

commitment to the school’s vision and

ethos Vision, imagination and leadership

coupled with a strong work ethic and

drive for improvement Sensitivity to the needs of others with

the ability to work effectively in a team Ability to work under pressure,

welcoming both challenge and

opportunity Ability to adapt to changing needs and

circumstances Sense of humour and enthusiasm

Knowledge & Experience – Essential

•

Experience of successful teaching. Evidence of continuous self development, particularly in the areas of

responsibility for this post. Evidence of CPD and lifelong learning. Knowledge of safeguarding strategies

and requirements. Graduate in relevant subject and DfE

recognised Qualified Teacher Status

(QTS). Successful teaching experience at KS3,

KS4. Understanding of pedagogical theory and

practice. Knowledge of all elements of our

curriculum as shown in the curriculum

intent statements Understanding of the importance

of having high expectations for all

students, for behaviour and academic

achievement. Understanding of inclusive provision and

practices which offer equality of access

to the curriculum for all students,

including special educational needs,

English as an additional language and

high achievers. Knowledge and experience of lesson

planning, developing teaching resources

and sharing them with colleagues. Understanding of accurate assessment

of work. Understanding the importance of being a

Form Tutor. Knowledge & Experience – Desirable Proven success i