Teacher English

The post holders will be expected to work those hours that are necessary to fulfil the responsibilities of the role and the needs of the school.

Benefits Wisbech Grammar School provides 

• Teacher Pension with TPS (18.435% employer pension contribution) or alternative APTIS Pension Scheme option
• Fee discounts for dependent children

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic teacher of English with the drive to achieve the best possible outcomes for pupils of Wisbech Grammar School. The post represents an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to share their expertise and love of the subject and teach lessons which inspire and enthuse the pupils. Equally important are personality, aptitude, dynamism, initiative and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Salary is according to Wisbech Grammar School’s own scale. 

Your key areas of focus will be:

Teaching & Learning 

• Preparing lessons and teaching assigned classes, using appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate clear learning objectives and expectations
• Encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own learning, resources and the environment
• Organising and maintaining a stimulating working environment appropriate for a range of activities
• Securing an excellent standard of behaviour in the classroom through establishing appropriate rules and high expectations of discipline which pupils respect
• Ensuring that resources are organised and readily available in order to promote a purposeful environment for teaching and learning to take place

Assessment 

• Recording and reporting on the work of pupils in accordance with school policies
• Maintaining and presenting appropriate pupil records and reports and preparing pupils for national examinations

Communication 

• Working closely with the Head of Department
• Liaising with teaching staff and Senior Management
• Liaising effectively with parents/carers through informative oral and written reports on pupils’ progress and achievements, agreeing appropriate targets and encouraging them to support their children’s learning
• Delivering open events to showcase the school to parents and visitors

Enrichment 

• Run extra-curricular activities and clubs
• Sharing good practice on the teaching of Art and Textiles with colleagues and across the school

Pastoral 

• Liaising with pastoral care staff and learning support staff when necessary and undertake the role of form teacher, if required

Applications 

To apply please download an application and equality form from our website www.wisbechgrammar.com. Your application should include a letter stating how you meet the job description addressed to Mr Barnaby Rimmer, Headmaster.

Please send postal applications for the attention of Ana Brady, Head of Human Resources, Wisbech Grammar School, Chapel Road, Wisbech, PE13 1RH or send by e-mail to HR@wisbechgrammar.com

Closing date: Applications must be received by 9am Monday 08 April 2024

Short list: Short listed applicants will informed on Tuesday 09 April

Interviews: Interviews are planned for Thursday 25 April

If you are interested, then please apply as soon as possible. The School is happy to accept early applications by cv initially and reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date above.