Teacher of English

Required March or April 2023

Merchant Taylors’ situated in Crosby has a long and distinguished history as a leading school in the region. Based on over four hundred years of tradition, we aspire to be a forward-thinking and progressive centre of learning. We are seeking to recruit an inspirational and enthusiastic full time Teacher of English to start employment in March or April 2023 on a permanent position.

The posts will suit either a newly qualified teacher or an experienced teacher. The role involves teaching English from Key Stage 3 to A Level. The successful candidate will be a well-qualified and enthusiastic practitioner who will exhibit passion for the subject. They will be required to teach over both our Senior Girls’ School and our Senior Boys’ School.

The English department at Merchant Taylors’ has a history of excellence and we have a large uptake at A level. We are particularly proud of the high proportion of our students that go on to study English at university, including Oxbridge.

The successful candidate will be knowledgeable, energetic and dedicated to the holistic approach to learning we pride ourselves on at Merchant Taylors’. The individual should thus be prepared to contribute fully towards the School’s extracurricular and co-curricular programmes.

We want you to be excellent at what you do because we will expect superb teaching at all levels of the school; we therefore want to help you to develop to become an outstanding practitioner both in and outside the classroom. We aspire to identify and encourage the strengths of each and every student we teach, and for this reason we expect staff to be able to develop both an academic and pastoral relationship with their students.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

 •            The provision of a safe environment in which children and young people feel heard

•            Being aware of the indicators of abuse and neglect

•            Ensuring vigilance in recognising changes in behaviour or mood

•            Reporting safeguarding concerns in line with the School’s Safeguarding Children and Child Protection Policy

•            Attending Safeguarding training and updates as requested by the School

The duties of this role meet the definition of regulated activity relevant to children and an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list is appropriate.

We are confident that the learning environment and the benefits of working in one of the best independent schools in the North will be a truly engaging experience.

We will value and support your contribution to School life and in return provide you with excellent rewards: 

·        Working as part of a committed and talented team

·        Competitive salary

·        Extended holiday periods 

·        Children of the successful candidate will be eligible for the Schools’ discounted school fees

·        Access to the Schools’ fitness suite

·        Support for your continuous professional development

·        Free lunch and refreshments during the school day

·        Employee assistance programme providing a 24-hour helpline and counselling support

Why not learn more about the English department by visiting 

https://www.merchanttaylors.com/senior-girls/departments-curriculum/English/

https://www.merchanttaylors.com/senior-boys/departments-curriculum/english/

You can also learn more about our plans for the future by reviewing our 5 year strategic plan https://www.merchanttaylors.com/strategy/strategic-plan/

For further details and to apply, visit https://www.merchanttaylors.com/join-our-team/teaching-vacancies/

Candidates should submit a completed application form to recruitment@merchanttaylors.com 

Closing date – Thursday 8th December 2022 at 4pm

Shortlisting - Friday 9th December 2022

Interview and lesson observation – Tuesday 13th December 2022