Teacher of English (Maternity Cover) in London

To promote a culture of high aspiration, achievement, effort, and excellence in all aspects of school life.

To provide a curriculum that is ambitious, broad, balanced, differentiated and relevant to meet the needs of every pupil and one which provides each pupil with the skills required to be effective citizens in a modern, technological society.

To provide a learning environment that is restorative, disciplined, caring, tolerant and fair to all and one in which academic, spiritual, moral and physical development is fostered.

To provide a community that encourages a sense of commitment, loyalty and belonging, encouraging the development of positive, supportive relationships based on mutual respect and with a sympathetic understanding of other individuals, races, religions and ways of life.

To develop a partnership with parents, schools and colleges, employers and the wider community who make a positive contribution to the development, success and achievements of our school and help prepare our pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life and lifelong learning.

To be a self-evaluating school that seeks continuous improvement through effective planning; promotes a climate that leads and embraces change; and is willing to respond to the needs of the society in which we live.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to take the department to the next stage in its development.

Ferndale is a successful 11-16 community school serving The Rhondda Fach valley. We are a forward-thinking and inclusive school whose aim is to ensure that every one of our pupils achieves their full potential, whilst providing a happy and supportive learning environment.

The English faculty is a high-performing area within the school. The faculty team is committed to providing very high standards of teaching and learning, and we are looking for a reflective and conscientious individual who can make a positive contribution to its continued development for the Autumn Term.

We are proud of the nurturing, welcoming and friendly environment we have created and as we grow we are keen to retain our sense of community. Staff within our School demonstrate a passion and commitment, through strong teamwork, that results in good results and a positive and enjoyable experience for our pupils.

You must be committed to high quality and innovative education and have a passion for individualised learning as a pathway to success. You must have a proven track record of outstanding teaching and must be committed to working with previously disengaged and vulnerable children. A commitment to raising standards of achievement and social literacy is essential.

The key function of this role is to ensure that every pupil reaches their full potential in English and is thus fully prepared for the linguistic demands of both the wider curriculum and the world of work.

We are looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates consistently excellent standards of teaching and learning.
• Is able to inspire, challenge and support all pupils.
• Has high expectations for learning and behaviour.
• Is hardworking with a commitment to faculty and school improvement.
• Is passionate about making a difference in children's lives.

The successful candidate should:

• Be an effective and innovative classroom practitioner who sets high standards for both achievement and engagement.
• Have a commitment to their own continuing professional development.
• Be highly ICT literate.
• Have a thorough understanding of available pupil data and of how these can be used strategically to support achievement.
• Have an up-to-date knowledge of whole school performance measures and of how attainment in English contributes to these.
• Be committed to inclusion and success for all pupils.
• Be determined and resilient.
• Be aspirational in career progression.