Teacher of English

Role: Teacher of English Grade: MPS / UPS Contract: Permanent Reports to: Head of English   Job Focus The Academy of St. Margaret’s are seeking a reliable and aspirational Teacher of English to join the English Department on a permanent basis. This role will support the Head of English in improving the quality of teaching and learning to its students. This is an exciting time to join the Academy as we are part of the All Saints Multi Academy Trust. The Trust is committed to improving, accelerating and enabling ambitious life goals amongst all young people in their academies.   Core Responsibilities & Tasks​   ·        Support and actively promote the priorities of the department within the team and to students. ·        Maintain a good level of personal knowledge of current educational development and thinking on the subject. ·        Display enthusiasm for your subject which motivates and engages students in your lessons. ·        Use a variety of learning and teaching strategies to deliver innovative lessons to all students ensuring pace and challenge are maintained. ·        Plan lessons and extended learning opportunities in line with schemes of learning. ·        Ensure learning objectives and outcomes are communicated to every learner in line with Academy policy. ·        To scaffold appropriately, taking into account individual learner needs. ·        Make use of extended learning opportunities for use outside of Academy lessons. ·        Participate in the Academy’s Quality Assurance Programme and its agreed framework. ·        Work efficiently and creatively using the full range of resources available, including other adults and mentors. ·        Provide a positive learning climate within lessons to promote a meaningful staff – student relationship and interaction. ·        Adhere to the Academy’s Behaviour and Relationships Policy and ensure implementation in everyday life at the school. ·        Offer feedback in accordance with the Academy’s Feedback Policy providing both formative and summative feedback on a regular basis. ·        To take responsibility for individual professional development and use the outcome to improve learning and teaching. ·        To demonstrate a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of learning and teaching taking into account wider curriculum