Teacher of English

Essential

• A good degree in an appropriate discipline related to English (A/C)

• A teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C)

• A strong and secure subject knowledge in English up to GCSE (A/I)

• Recent and relevant teaching experience (A/I/R)

• Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4 (A/I/R)

• Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students
(A/I)

• A good understanding of curriculum developments in English (A/I)

• Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies (A/I)

• An understanding of how assessment for learning can improve student performance (A/I)

• Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance
student learning (A/I)
Last updated: 31.03.2022

• Able to use student level data to raise standards (A/I)

• Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team (A/I)

• Enthusiasm for your subject area (A/I)

• Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas
(A/I)

• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential
safeguarding issues (A/I/R)

• Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents (A/I/R)

• Able to communicate high expectations to all students (A/I/R)

• Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond (A/I/R)

Desirable

• Strong ICT skills including SMART board or Promethean (A/I/R)

Key: C – Certificate; A – Application Form; I – Interview; R - Reference

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