Secondary English Teacher

Role & Responsibilities:

• Plan and develop exciting lessons to teach English to students from Year 7 to 13
• Take responsibility for secondary classes, in supporting, nurturing and taking a genuine interest in the holistic development of all students
• Create inquiry-based classrooms that develop critical thinking skills, knowledge and a range of skills within an environment based on trust and respect
• Report to the Heads of Department and work closely with the Heads of School and other colleagues to ensure the effective delivery of the planned English curriculums
• To assist the Heads of Department in maintaining and improving the standard within the department
• Create high quality curriculum materials that cater for students of all abilities and needs
• To assist in curriculum development within the department
• Integrate technology into pedagogy to follow school wide learning initiatives

Requirements for Secondary English teacher:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in related subject (English/ English Literature/ Language Education) and PGCE / PGDE or equivalent  
• Proven experience of teaching English up to KS3/ IGCSE/ A-level
• Minimum of two years’ UK curriculum teaching experience
• Ability to build rapport with students aged 11-18
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• A creative and enthusiastic approach both in and out of the classroom  
• Excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills to work closely with students and parents
• This job description may be reviewed at the end of the academic year or earlier if necessary. In addition, it may be amended at any time after consultation with you.