English with Drama Teacher

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding English with Drama to join our team of exceptional teachers.

As our English with Drama Teacher, you will do your utmost to ignite a love of the English language and literature and inspire our students to become active learners and informed members of society.

About St Edward’s School

At St Edward’s we have high expectations of all members of our school community, from our pupils to our staff. Excellent teaching and pastoral care in our nurturing and encouraging environment allow our pupils and staff to flourish.

Our small class sizes mean that our teachers really know pupils as individuals and can provide tailored support to maximise achievement. Our school motto means to strive for the best and that is exactly what we want for everyone in our school.

About The Role and You

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent, term time only

Salary: Commensurate on experience

Start Date: September 2024

Application closing date: 19th April

Interview dates: from 22nd April

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging and effective English lessons, allowing every student to reach their full potential.
• Creating a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued and encouraged to participate.
• Foster a love of reading and literature through the exploration of various literacy genres and texts.
• Develop students writing skills through instruction in grammar, spelling, composition, and creative writing techniques.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• A specialism in English Literature, or a relevant field
• Experience in teaching at KS3, 4 & 5
• The ability to motivate and inspire students to achieve their full potential

Why Work at St Edward’s School?

• Competitive staff remuneration
• Small class sizes
• Ability to engage in a collaborative learning communities
• Coaching development
• Teaching and learning focus
• Pastoral development
• Bursary for dependent children
• Bonus for our ‘Refer a Friend Scheme’
• Wellness programme
• Access to life assurance
• Lunch provided
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Exceptional grounds and facilities
• Mentorship programme

If you are enthusiastic about shaping young minds and nurturing a love of the English language, we would love to hear from you!

We look forward to welcoming you to St Edward’s School.

St Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced leve,l with costs covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.