Your Role
The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Teacher of English to join our dedicated team at Dean Trust Ardwick.
Contract: 1 x Permanent and 1 x 1 Year Fixed Term Contract to cover Maternity
Start Date: ASAP
The core purpose of the role will be to to teach English to the full age and ability range.
Key responsibilities
- To understand, advance and act in accordance with the School's vision, values and core purpose.
- To plan their teaching to achieve progression in pupils' learning.
- To set high expectations for pupils' behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well focused teaching and through the development of positive and productive relationships.
- To use a variety of teaching methods, including ICT, which sustain the momentum of pupils' work and keep all pupils engaged.
- To make effective use of assessment information to inform planning and maximise pupil progress.
- To mark and monitor pupils' classwork and homework (keeping accurate records), providing constructive oral and written feedback and setting appropriate targets to maximise pupils' progress.
- To develop, evaluate and update schemes of work across all Key Stages.
- To be familiar with the statutory assessment and reporting requirements and know how to prepare and present information reports to parents.
- To be familiar with the Code of Practice on the identification and assessment of Special Educational Needs and as part of their responsibilities implement and keep records of Individual Education Plans for pupils when required.
- To evaluate their own teaching critically and to use this to improve their effectiveness.
- To attend and contribute fully to meetings and progress evenings as required.
- To contribute to activities identified in the Faculty Improvement Plan.
- To carry out the role and responsibilities of a form tutor.
- To contribute to the planning and delivery of wider curricular activities.
Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust. We look forward to hearing from you.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.
Benefits
- Conditions of Service
- Occupational Sick Pay
- Continuous Service
- Family Friendly Policies and Leave of Absence
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Preferential Admission
- Free places to school-run Holiday, Breakfast and After School Clubs
- The Believe Learning Institute
- Recognition Awards
- Employee Assistance Programme
- High Street Benefits and Discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Pension and Death in Service Benefit
Qualifications
- Qualified Teacher Status essential
- Degree in subject relevant to the school curriculum desirable
Skills
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
- Full working knowledge of the National Curriculum requirements for their associated subject essential
Experience
- Enthusiastic and excellent classroom practitioner, to be able to teach their associated subject up to GCSE standard essential
Personal Attributes
- Ability to work effectively with pupils, staff, parents and members of the community essential
- Unwavering commitment to improving the life-chances of young people essential
- Willingness and ability to work co-operatively as part of a team and self-motivate when working independently essential
Safeguarding Information
The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
This post involves working with children, young people, vulnerable adults or is a position of trust. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found at the Disclosure and Barring Service website (www.gov.uk/dbs). Any failure to disclose the appropriate information could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the organisation. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.
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Teacher of English (1 x Permanent and 1 x Maternity Cover) employer: Dean Trust Ardwick
The Dean Trust Ardwick is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its staff. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees benefit from extensive training opportunities and a range of family-friendly policies, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Located in the heart of the community, the school not only serves local families but also prioritises the well-being and growth of its staff, making it an ideal place for passionate educators to thrive.
