Head of KS3 English Teacher
Moseley School and Sixth Form
Moseley, Birmingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS + TLR1 (£7853)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2019 or sooner if possible
- Apply by:
- 5 October 2018
Job overview
We are looking for someone who is motivated to make a significant difference to the life chances of our students. As a dedicated and enthusiastic leader in the Faculty, you will have a clear passion for your subject and have an excellent understanding of the KS2 English curriculum and assessment and experience of building strong foundations for English Language and Literature in KS3. In addition you will have successful experience of teaching the new KS4 English curriculum and specifications. Your priorities as a leading teacher will be to develop, plan and deliver challenging and engaging lessons for all learners.
The English team has a wealth of experience and as a new member of the team you will be warmly welcomed into the Faculty. The Faculty has clear guidelines on rewards and sanctions and promotes a calm learning environment in all classrooms. Standards are very high in the Faculty and quality assurance checks are consistent to promote good and outstanding teaching. There are extensive schemes of work available on the electronic shared area, which cater for KS3, KS4 and A Level. The Faculty is keen to promote and encourage a range of extra–curricular activities and there will be many opportunities for you to become involved in enriching the lives of our students. As there are many CPD opportunities available in the Faculty and throughout the school.
Our perfect teaching candidate will:
• Have an enthusiastic approach to the subject and be able to teach across the key stages
• Be a consistently good or outstanding practitioner
• Be committed to exceptional standards of teaching and learning • Be able to motivate, challenge and inspire students to achieve their best
• Be able to establish and develop outstanding relationships with students and staff • Help us to reinforce and sustain good English results
• Contribute to our core vision and values
• Be able to link with primary feeder schools for curriculum purposes
If this is you come and join ‘Team Moseley’. The staff at Moseley School and Sixth Form are a passionate team of professionals. Our purpose is to inspire excellence in character and scholarship. The students and their families have bought into this vision. Together we form a friendly and dedicated community. Moseley School and Sixth Form is a large comprehensive secondary school with a thriving sixth form. Moseley School first opened its doors in 1923. We value our long history whilst being excited about our future. There are 1400 students, 195 teaching and support staff, excellent facilities housed in a grade two listed building, a modern building which opened in 2012 and a recently completed sports complex and extensive grounds. Staff enjoy access to our on-site gym.
Download an application pack from our website www.moseley.bham.sch.uk or contact Caroline Schilling, PA to Headteacher, on 0121 566 6441.
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About Moseley School and Sixth Form
- Moseley School and Sixth Form
- Wake Green Road, Moseley, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B13 9UU
- United Kingdom
Our school
Moseley School and Sixth Form is an inspirational place to learn, where teachers with a passion for teaching and learning, nurture the curiosity, creativity and imagination of students. The school’s systems are geared to support the progress of all students. The curriculum, assessment, staffing, timetable, technology and a wealth of other resources enable each student to receive personalised support to achieve ambitious goals. A global perspective, that celebrates diversity and respect for individual rights, pervades the school and helps us to nurture responsible citizens and independent thinkers.
At Moseley all staff are provided with a level of guidance and training which enables them to develop as leading professionals in order that they can make a significant contribution to the educational community in Birmingham and nationally. Staff and students receive support and guidance to prepare them for the next step in their careers. At Moseley, we provide a safe and healthy school environment that enables students to thrive. We want staff and students to work in an emotionally intelligent school where we acknowledge the fallibility of human beings and recognise the impact our actions and words have on others.
Our pastoral system ensures that each student is cared for and their needs are met through effective partnerships with all our stakeholders, especially parents and carers. All students have opportunities to broaden their social and cultural horizons. The school provides a clear moral framework based on shared values in which the students feel safe and can flourish. Students are encouraged to reflect on their own beliefs, appreciate different views and develop understanding of their own identity and their own self-worth. Moseley School and Sixth Form is a place where staff and students are aware of how personal and political decisions affect the future of the environment and of their responsibility to help to sustain our planet.
We are a caring community where positive personal relationships have a civilising influence. We recognise the potential in everyone and we support and challenge everyone to achieve their potential. We provide opportunities for our students to develop leadership and resilience, to demonstrate initiative and to improve their personal communication skills. All of the School’s diverse communities share the vision and purpose of the school and through developing character and scholarship we are striving to achieve excellence.
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