Teacher of English

About the position 

This is an exciting time to join the school as we expand our provision with the ambitious ‘Crosfields to 16’ project. We added our first Year 9 to the school in the 2021-22 academic year, with Year 10 added in 2022-23 and Year 11 to be added in 2023-24. Along with a new, modern building to accommodate new year groups, several ancillary projects will also be taking place to facilitate Key Stage 4 teaching. The English department is situated in our new, state-of-the-art Senior School building. 

The ideal candidate will be flexible. They would be able to teach English throughout the senior school, including facilitating internal and national English competitions such as poetry and creative writing, organising author visits and writing workshops, as well as trips in all year groups. As an expanding school, we would expect other positions of responsibility to become available for the right candidate. 

It is expected that the candidate will enjoy contributing to the whole life of the school, that they are a form teacher, are involved in whole school initiatives, contribute to the activities programme, and attend residential trips. Those with experience in senior school activities such as DofE, MUN or HPQ/EPQ are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Crosfields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Job Description 

Above all we seek a passionate English teacher who is going to give the children a lifelong love of literacy, learning, and understanding of the English language. The teacher has to be knowledgeable, approachable and engaging. The ideal candidate would ideally have experience of taking cohorts through GCSE English (or A Level or other courses), but we also welcome applications from Early Career Teachers. It is expected that the role includes being a form teacher, that a weekly activity is run, and that a residential trip is attended once a year. 

The Teacher of English will be line managed by the Head of English. 

Objectives: 

• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils; 
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of pupils as a teacher/form tutor; 
• To promote high standards of behaviour through the effective teaching of individuals, groups and classes; 
• To enhance the teaching of English throughout the school; 
• To contribute to raising standards of pupil attainment in English at all levels. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the development of appropriate lessons, resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies in the subject area. 
• Provide student support during English Clinics once to twice per week during a lunch time or after school. 
• Attend all appropriate meetings. 
• Plan and prepare lessons by using/adapting resources currently available in the department as well as creating and sharing your own. 
• Provide pupils with constructive feedback on their progress, achievement and attainment with classwork and prep according department guidelines. 
• Assess and track the development, progress and attainment of pupils.  
• Reflect on feedback given and use assessment information to deliver lessons that meet student needs in terms of challenge, relevance, continuity and progression.  
• Report regularly on student progress and attainment to parents, pupils and other staff. 
• Teach pupils according to their educational needs, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the student. 
• Ensure that any other adults who assist in lessons are fully briefed on curriculum planning and are deployed effectively in order to maximise student progress  
• Contribute to the whole school’s planning activities. 
• Assist the head of department. 
• Carry out all duties and responsibilities in accordance with school policies, procedures and statutory health and safety requirements. 
• Continue personal development in the relevant areas including subject knowledge and teaching methods. 
• To engage actively in the Performance Management Review process. 
• Evaluate teaching and strive to maintain and improve quality. 
• Play a full part in the life of the school community, to support the school aims and to encourage staff and pupils to follow this example  
• Communicate effectively with the parents as appropriate.  
• Where appropriate, to communicate and co-operate with persons or bodies outside the school.  
• Lead and support co-curricular and enrichment activities.  
• Be a form tutor.  
• Promote the general progress and well-being of individual pupils and of the form tutor group as a whole. 
• Ensure the implementation of the school’s Pastoral System. 
• Register pupils, accompany them to collects, encourage their full attendance at all lessons and their participation in other aspects of school life.  
• Apply the Behaviour Management systems so that effective learning can take place  
• Comply with all school policies.  
• Adhere to the National Standards for Teachers. 

Teaching and Learning: 

• Teach English across KS3 & 4. 
• To reflect on own teaching as well as inspire colleagues. 
• Engage with research and/or literature around teaching and learning and to implement this in lessons. 
• To follow schemes of work as well as contributing to a department that inspires students and staff responsible for its delivery. 
• Respond appropriately to the abilities and aspirations of the students enabling them to take responsibility for their learning. 
• Ensure the efficient administration of a programme of student feedback. 
• Ensure that accurate and up-to-date records of student progress are kept within the department. 

Person Specification  

Qualifications  

• The candidate will be expected to hold a good honours degree 
• Candidates with QTS/NQT are encouraged to apply 
• We would support applicants wishing to complete ITT 

Competences and Qualities  

• We are looking for a teacher who is an enthusiast 
• The teacher should be kind, approachable and have a sense of humour 
• We look for staff who have high academic expectations and who instil high standards of behaviour 
• It is expected that the teacher will be extremely professional in that they are diligent, punctual and thorough 
• The teacher will be expected to encourage an atmosphere of mutual respect when dealing with children, staff and parents 
• The candidate has to be an excellent communicator – with children and adults alike 
• The candidate must be able to work as part of the school’s team 

Crosfields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.