Teacher of English Cleckheaton

DATE POSTED

Subject

English

Job Branch & Location

Yorkshire - Cleckheaton

Job Setting & Role

Secondary & FE - Teacher
Supply
£160 - £250 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

Teacher of English required at Cleckheaton based Secondary school to start after the February or Easter break on a long-term basis.

JOB PURPOSE:

To contribute to the development of a strong, effective school with an emphasis on promoting a culture of educational excellence, within a caring and secure environment enriched with the values of discipline, mutual care and respect which extends beyond the school into the wider community.

JOB SUMMARY

  1. Plan, design and produce teaching materials and resources which are appropriate to age and ability.
  2. Plan, deliver and review lessons which are appropriate to the age and ability of the students so as to facilitate progression in students’ learning.
  3. Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of the students assigned.
  4. Manage the classroom and teaching equipment so to create a positive learning environment which makes effective use of available resources.
  5. Attend meetings, carry out administrative tasks and duties as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Strategic Direction and Development of the School
  • Provide inspiring and purposeful leadership for the students within a caring and secure environment.
  • Work in partnership with the Principal, Senior Leadership Team, Local Governing Body, Trust, staff, students and parents in generating the ethos and values which underpin the school enriched by mutual care and respect extending into the local community.
  • Work within the overall aims and objectives of the school.
  • Promote and deliver the priorities and policies of the school by contributing to School Improvement and Development Planning, by consistently and persistently implementing agreed policies and initiatives and adhering to the school’s ethos within and beyond the school.
  • Liaise as required with a range of educational partners, internal and external, to underpin the raising of student attainment.
  • Support the school’s home and community liaison work through the appropriate participation in events.
  1. Learning and Teaching
  • Create and maintain an environment and a code of behaviour that promotes and secures good teaching, effective learning and high standards of achievement.
  • Develop, use and apply subject expertise to secure appropriate and consistent progress for all students across the range of background and ability.
  • Develop and apply a range of effective learning and teaching strategies to raise the achievement of students, maintaining an up to date knowledge of good practice in Learning and Teaching techniques.
  • Deliver after-school support and pre-exam intervention sessions as and when required to ensure the highest levels of achievement and attainment.
  • Deliver subject enrichment activities for learners to consolidate and promote learning in the subject.
  • Observe and be observed by colleagues and utilise feedback effectively.
  • Participate in pedagogic discussion and development, in order to share effective practice with colleagues.
  • Use performance data to inform planning and teaching, including the evaluation of students’ progress and setting of appropriate targets for improvement.
  • Make effective use of links with the community including business and industry, to extend the curriculum and enhance learning and teaching.
  • Create and maintain an effective partnership with parents to support and improve student and community achievement and personal development.

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
  • Experience teaching English at the secondary level, with a strong knowledge of the National Curriculum and assessment requirements.
  • Passion for English and a commitment to inspiring a love for the subject among students.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate learners of all abilities.
  • Two education or school-based references

 

Job Reference: JT25AT112128

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To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.

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