Secondary English Teacher
Purpose of Role:
* This role is for a Secondary English Teacher who will be responsible for teaching English Language and Literature lessons to students in Key Stages 3 and 4.
ISP Principles:
* We put the needs of our children and students first, ensuring their success is our top priority.
* We treat everyone with care and respect, promoting wellbeing and safety in all aspects of school life.
* We operate effectively, focusing on what matters most and making financial choices carefully.
* We learn continuously, positively engaging in personal and professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
* Teaching English Language and Literature lessons to students in Key Stages 3 and 4.
* Demonstrating excellent teaching skills, based on a deep knowledge of English and its pedagogy.
* Creating a challenging and stimulating classroom climate that motivates pupils to learn and achieve their best.
* Supporting students in their learning, making each feel included, secure and valued.
* Following agreed guidelines, syllabuses and schemes of learning, ensuring excellent knowledge of British public examinations and national curriculum requirements.
* Engaging a wide range of digital and physical resources to enhance learning, as well as planning engaging visits and activities.
* Communicating effectively with parents and pupils on all English curriculum, teaching, pastoral and learning matters.
Recording and Assessment:
* Making regular assessments of pupils and monitoring progress against prior attainment.
* Making effective use of assessment data to inform future teaching and learning.
* Preparing detailed reports on the progress/achievement of any pupil taught.
Other Responsibilities:
* Attending relevant meetings and parent-teacher-student meetings for groups taught.
* Participating fully in extra-curricular provision, including advising A level students on university applications.
* Promoting pupil achievements and career opportunities in English.
Skills, Qualifications And Experience:
* Three years' experience teaching English in a UK state or independent school or recognised international school teaching the British Curriculum.
* An English language, literature or humanities degree from a university or institution of higher education.
* Experience teaching English at Key Stage 3 and 4 (Key Stage 5 would be an asset).
* Track record of excellent GCSE results.
* Knowledge of the English National Curriculum, GCSE English Language and English Literature and of UK/International exam boards such as AQA, OCR or Pearson Edexcel.
* Experience teaching EAL and SEND students.
ISP Leadership Competencies:
* Collaboration: Works collaboratively with colleagues to solve problems and maximise opportunities.
* Learning & Getting Better: Demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning and getting better, supporting others in their continual learning, development and growth.
* Innovation Leadership: Creates an environment where ideas for learning initiatives and services are generated and motivates others through the process of creation.
* Outcome driven: Finds solutions and exceeds goals, focused on KPIs.
* Resilience: Deals with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.
* Community Focus: Meets and exceeds the needs and expectations of students and their families.
* Planning & Decision Making: Makes decisions and plans, organises, prioritises and balances resources to achieve desired outcomes.
* Diversity & Equity: Understands values, behaviours, attitudes and practices across cultures that supports all children and adults to learn and work effectively.