English teacher

Post Title: Teacher of English
Location: Post-16 Centre (within a specialist education trust)
Accountable to: Deputy Principal
Grade: MPS or UPS

We are seeking a passionate and skilled English teacher to deliver engaging lessons to students aged 11-18, including those with Education Health Care Plans and additional needs such as social communication and learning challenges. The role involves teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4, with potential involvement in Key Stage 2. Students work towards a range of qualifications from Entry Level to GCSE. The successful candidate will inspire learners and support their academic and personal development, contributing positively to the wider community.

• Deliver a broad, balanced, and differentiated English curriculum tailored to individual student needs.
• Teach consistently high-quality lessons using a range of Quality First Teaching strategies.
• Support the development and implementation of a reading programme that fosters a love of reading, especially for those unfamiliar with reading for pleasure.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to working with students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Create learning experiences that help students achieve their full potential.
• Promote confidence, self-esteem, and well-being to support holistic development.
• Contribute to raising literacy standards across the school.
• Manage student behaviour effectively, in line with school policies and values.
• Uphold safeguarding practices in accordance with statutory guidance and school policy.
• Lead and evaluate assessment and feedback practices in line with departmental and whole-school policies.
• Monitor and track student progress, using data to inform teaching.
• Undertake pastoral responsibilities, including form tutor duties and individual student support.
• Coordinate information for Annual Reviews.
• Organise and lead extracurricular and enrichment activities related to English.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding student progress.
• Collaborate with internal and external professionals to support student development.
• Manage time effectively and engage in ongoing professional development.
• Stay up to date with developments in SEND and teaching methodologies.
• Contribute to the school community, promoting its mission, values, and ethos.
• Support and uphold school policies and professional standards.
• Participate in supervision duties as part of a rota.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by senior leadership.