Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Salford City Academy

Full Time

Competitive Salary in line with United Learning Payscale

The core purpose of the role of ‘Teacher of English’ is to teach outstanding lessons while helping to drive and support the vision and ethos of that department (in line with the Academy ethos) and to ensure that all students/groups of students within your classroom make at least good progress and that the standard of teaching and learning enables all students to maximise their academic potential.

We are looking for a Teacher of English to undertake the following duties:     

•To use excellent subject knowledge to teach the curriculum in a consistent and inspirational manner. 

•To plan and deliver well-planned and engaging lessons informed by the Salford City Academy Teaching and Learning Policy.

 •To plan differentiated lessons which match the full range of learners’ needs. 

•To use technology to support exciting teaching, the development of skills, and to support and expand engaging homework provision 

•To manage the learning of students in a secure and friendly environment in which they can thrive. 

•To use regular, thorough and accurate assessment following the Salford City Academy Assessment Policy. 

•To mark work and set targets, in line with the Salford City Academy Marking Policy, providing feedback which informs learners on how to improve their work. This will contribute to students making progress in the short, medium and long-term. 

•To provide accurate data on the progress of students taught and to use this to monitor and evidence student progress. 

•To be responsible for the health and safety of students who are in your care. 

•To ensure the well-being of all students is safeguarded at all times. 

•To fulfil the role of Form Tutor in an inspirational and engaging manner with a consistent focus on student attainment and attendance. 

•To contribute to enrichment provision in a way which inspires and challenges even the most able students. 

•To actively support the United Learning and Salford City Academy ethos of ‘The Best in Everyone’. 

•To demonstrate professional characteristics at all times with all stakeholders, colleagues, students and parents. 

•To contribute to Salford City Academy’s whole school improvement priorities. 

•To attend meetings and professional development activities as required.  

      

Closing Date: Midday on Monday 23rd April 2018  

Interviews: Week commencing 30th April 2018     

To apply, please complete the online application form by clicking 'Apply Here'.     

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.