Teacher of English KS3

Teacher of English

We have an excellent opportunity for a talented and self-motivated Teacher of English to join our wonderful department. We are particularly searching for a teacher who is an excellent, reflective, and creative classroom practitioner with the ability to spread the enthusiasm for the subject beyond the classroom.

You will be someone who is enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team and is able to build effective working relationships with students and staff.

We are seeking an English teacher to help further the success of our department. You will play an integral role in taking responsibility for raising the standards of attainment for all students through a high standard of learning and teaching.

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner that is able to bring stimulating and engaging experiences for our students, challenging them to achieve beyond their expectations and supporting them to become lifelong learners.

It’s incredibly important to us here at The Chalk Hills Academy that all our teachers feel valued, listened to, mentored, challenged, and given adequate opportunities to develop.

If you want to grow and develop in a fast paced, dynamic, and successful Academy, come and join us at The Chalk Hills Academy!

Key Duties

• Be able to develop, plan and deliver effective and high-quality learning experiences to all students
• Be an aspirational professional who is enthusiastic, influential, and committed to working in pursuit of success for the academy and its learners.
• To set high expectations for all pupils, to deepen their knowledge and understanding and to maximise their achievement.
• To assess pupils’ work systematically and use the results to inform future planning, teaching, and curricular development.

The successful candidate will

• Have qualified teacher status and experience delivering good English lessons.
• Willing and committed to developing and sharing outstanding teaching practice.
• Able to work in partnership with students, parents, staff, academy council and the wider Community.
• Have demonstrable commitment to inclusive teaching and learning.
• Be able to demonstrate the appropriate motivation to work with young people.
• Use data to inform target setting and planning.

Job specifics

Start date asap

Salary AST 1-12 £33,026-£51,526 plus Responsibility Allowance £5,823 dependent on experience

Job Role Permanent, Full time

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding and welfare of children is paramount and all our staff share this view.

Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding and child protection checks including with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.