Teacher of English

The Dixie Grammar School is a selective 3-18 coeducational independent school set in three uniquely beautiful settings in rural Leicestershire. We are a happy school, in which our polite pupils are comfortable in their own skins, grounded, energetic and constantly challenged. This role is based at the Senior School site which is based in Market Bosworth in the Leicestershire countryside.

We currently have a vacancy for a full-time permanent English Teacher within the Senior School.

You will be:

• A Qualified Teacher with a passion for English, NQT considered
• A creative person, able to respond dynamically to a changing learning environment
• Energetic and enthusiastic in your ability and desire to provide a rich and varied learning environment
• Able to deliver the curriculum at KS 3, 4, & 5
• An effective communicator and team player, able to liaise with parents and colleagues
• Flexible and willing to support all areas of school life, including extra-curricular activities

The successful candidate must have:

• experience of delivering the English curriculum for GCSE/A-level to exam board requirements
• the ability to adapt practice to the needs of different learners
• the ability to plan delivery to enable all students to access the curriculum and which reflect individual needs
• have a good understanding of Safeguarding in Schools (however training will also be provided)

The post is full-time and permanent. Salary is dependent upon experience, plus benefits such as complimentary lunches, ongoing professional development and a generous matched pension contribution.

Please send a Letter of Application and a completed Dixie Application Form (see attached) to Human Resources by e-mail - gilesn@dixie.org.uk

Deadline for applications:  Friday 12 April 2024

Interviews to be held week commencing 22 April 2024

Anticipated Start date to commence 1 September 2024

The School is committed to the safety and well-being of its students and is rigorous in its appointment procedures ensuring that the latest guidance is followed in respect of safer recruitment of staff, including visiting staff and, where required, volunteers. The School has a positive and effective Equal Opportunities Policy, actively promotes equality of opportunity and ensures that all recruitment is undertaken in line with the policy, Keeping Children Safe in Education (Sept 2023), Safer Recruitment principles and the Equality Act 2010. The School will comply with the Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006 (DUCA), the Prevent Duty Guidance for England and Wales (2023) and any guidance or code of practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).