Teacher of English - Boys' Middle School in City of London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable English Teacher to join Hasmonean Multi-Academy Trust at its Boys’ Middle School. This is an excellent opportunity to inspire highly motivated students while contributing to an experienced, successful and dedicated English department. The primary teaching focus will be Key Stage 3 English.

Your new role

As an English Teacher, you will plan and deliver challenging, engaging lessons, with a primary focus on students at Key Stage 3. You will create a well-organised learning environment in which students are encouraged to participate, work collaboratively and develop confidence and independence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning challenging teaching and learning objectives
• Delivering lessons that respond to students’ individual needs
• Monitoring and evaluating progress through a range of assessment strategies
• Providing clear, accurate feedback to students, parents and colleagues
• Recording student progress, achievement and attainment systematically
• Establishing high expectations and managing behaviour constructively
• Selecting and preparing appropriate teaching resources
• Using ICT effectively to enhance teaching and learning
• Promoting inclusion and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities
• Building productive relationships with students and acting as a positive role model
• Supporting the school’s wider ethos, aims and safeguarding responsibilities

You will report to the Director of Learning for English and work closely with colleagues, parents and relevant professionals to support students’ achievement and development.

What you’ll need to succeed

You will be an enthusiastic, flexible and energetic English Teacher with excellent subject knowledge and the ability to motivate, challenge and inspire students. You should bring:

• A good degree
• Recent, successful teaching experience across at least two key stages
• Knowledge of National Curriculum requirements
• An understanding of effective teaching, learning and assessment strategies
• The ability to use student data to inform planning and support individual progress
• High expectations of students and yourself
• Effective classroom and behaviour management skills
• Strong organisation, communication and problem-solving abilities
• The ability to work calmly under pressure and contribute positively to a team
• A commitment to students’ academic, social and emotional development
• A sensitive and respectful approach to the school’s ethos
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

What you’ll get in return

You will have the opportunity to join a committed and successful team, teach highly motivated students and make a meaningful contribution to the continued development of English teaching within the school. The role is permanent and can be offered on either a full-time or part-time basis, with salary paid on the MPS/UPS scale.

We reserve the right to close these vacancies early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.