English Teacher

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Teachers make the education of their students their first concern, and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. Teachers act with honesty and integrity; have strong subject knowledge, keep their knowledge and skills as teachers up-to-date and are self-critical; forge positive professional relationships; and work with parents in the best interests of their pupils.

Liaison with: 

• The post-holder will be expected to network and liaise with the Head of Faculty, Faculty Team, Teaching / Associate Staff, School Representative, External Agencies, Students and Parents.

Oversight of:

• Students’ attainment, progress and outcomes.

Specific Responsibilities

• To teach English across the 11 – 16 age range, including GCSE under the direction of the Head of Faculty.

• To participate in the development of appropriate schemes of work, taking specific responsibilities in some areas.

• To assess and report on students’ attainment and progress in KS3 and on GCSE grades and progress in KS4.

• To teach to the requirements of the National Curriculum programme.

• To be a form tutor to an assigned tutor group and to carry out related duties.

• To carry out a share of supervisory duties.

• Communicate effectively with parents with regard to students’ achievements and well-being.

• Know when and how to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable students to be taught effectively.

• Set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding students have acquired.

• Have clear rules and routines for behaviour in classrooms, and take responsibility for promoting good and courteous behaviour both in classrooms and around the school, in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy.

• Have a clear understanding of the needs of all students, including those with special education needs, those of high ability, those with English as an additional language, those with disabilities and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them.

• To impart knowledge and develop understanding through effectives use of lesson time.

• To take responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues.

• Understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas, including statutory assessment requirements.

Main Expectations of the role 

• Being aware of students’ capabilities, their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these.

• Guide students to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs.

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategies.

• Demonstrate an awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of children and know how to adapt teaching to support students’ education at different stages of development.

• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues, knowing how and when to draw on advice and specialist support.

• Encourage students to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study.

• Establish a safe and stimulating environment for students, rooted in mutual respect.

• Have high expectations of behaviour and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly.

• Promote a love of learning and children’s intellectual curiosity.

• Support strategies to promote high standards of behaviour.

• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students’ needs in order to involve and motivate them.

Additional duties: 

• To play a full part in the life of the School community, to support its distinctive mission and ethos and to encourage staff and students to follow this example. 

• To develop a calm learning atmosphere by completing lunch duties each week as required by the Executive Head.

• To support student progress by completing one homework club session and/or one English enrichment/booster session after school each week as required by the Executive Head.

Other specific duties:

• To continue personal development as agreed.

• To assist with the carrying out of risk assessments as appropriate

• To ensure that Health and Safety policies and procedures are followed

• To actively engage in the performance review process.

• To undertake any other duty as specified by the Executive Head not mentioned in the above

• To comply with the School’s Health and Safety Policy and undertake Risk Assessments as appropriate.

• To be aware of and work in accordance with the school’s child protection policies and procedures, and to raise any concerns relating to such procedures which may be noted during the course of duty.

The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post-holder may be required by the Executive Head & Head of School to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.

General responsibilities common to all members of staff

All staff are responsible for the safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils and must follow BMAT guidance and policies.   

BMAT Directors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. 

This job description will be reviewed annually and may be subject to amendment or modification at any time after consultation with the post-holder.

Person Specification –   Teacher of English

Essential Desirable

Qualifications and documentation Honours Degree

Qualified Teacher Status in subject area relevant to the Faculty

Enhances DBS & validated references

Eligibility to work in the UK

Evidence of further professional development relevant to the post X

Experience Proven record as an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of securing outstanding outcomes for students over the last three years 

Experience of leading, managing and supporting activities in a classroom environment

Experience of working with children and young people

Knowledge

An understanding of the expectations Ofsted Framework regarding effective teaching & learning

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office

Knowledge of curriculum

Understanding of assessment issues, including the practical use of data in planning and raising standards

Understanding of safeguarding requirements

Understanding the qualities of good teaching, effective learning and how these can be applied to raise student attainment.  

Skills / Competencies Ability to relate well to children and adults

Ability to work independently and manage workload

Ability to communicate effectively to colleagues, students and parents

Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and demonstrate personal boundaries with children and young people

Attention to detail

Can maintain and actively promote high standards of student behaviour

Discretion, tact and diplomacy

Good numeracy/literacy/ICT skills

Work constructively as part of a team, follow instructions, understand roles and responsibilities