Teacher of English

Location

Durham, County Durham | United Kingdom

Job description

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Subject Leader / Senior Leadership Team

GRADE: MPS/UPS (with potential for a TLR dependent upon experience and qualifications)

REQUIRED: 1 September 2024

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Wednesday 27th March, 9am

INTERVIEWS: W/c 18th April

The English Department

The Faculty of English is a strong, supportive team of experienced teachers. Together, we aim to engage students with our highly-challenging English curriculum and empower them to become excellent communicators and confident, critical readers. We are a creative and reflective team who work collaboratively to ensure that resources and planning are designed to maximise progress.

At Key Stage 3, students study a variety of challenging texts and learn about the pertinent issues with language and representation in the world around them. At Key Stage 4, students extend this knowledge and apply their skills while studying the AQA GCSE English Language (8700) and GCSE English Literature (8702) specifications. At Key Stage 4, students study set Literature texts including Macbeth, A Christmas Carol, Blood Brothers and Love and Relationships Poetry.

Outside of our classrooms, students' study of English is enriched with extra-curricular clubs, theatre trips, whole-school performances and reward trips organised by our Faculty.

Presently, the Faculty has seven teachers who teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, including the Faculty Lead and an Assistant Head of School.

The Person

• Inspirational and well-qualified teacher.
• Has high expectations for all pupils.
• Possesses excellent listening and communication skills.
• Displays a high level of organisational skills, both verbal and written.
• Displays a high level of organisational and time management proficiency.
• Cultivates a positive and inclusive learning environment, encouraging intellectual curiosity and critical thinking.
• Exemplifies the values and ethos of the school as a positive role model.
• Collaborates as a team player, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to contributing actively to a full program of extra-activities.
• Exhibits excellent people management skills.

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