English Teacher in Tadworth

Particular Duties

• Professional Development

• Keeping up to date with research and developments in pedagogy and in any subjects taught.
• Evaluating their own teaching critically and using this to improve their effectiveness.
• Building up a thorough understanding of their professional responsibilities in relation to school policies and practices.
• Setting a good example to the pupils they teach in their presentation and personal conduct.
• Participating in Performance Management arrangements.

• Meet pupils’ entitlement for the National Curriculum by teaching English across Key Stage 3 and Yr 10.
• Under the guidance of the Head of English, teach the English curriculum across the school.
• Plan and prepare appropriately differentiated programmes to meet the needs and aptitudes of each pupil.
• Identify clear teaching objectives, content, lesson structures and sequences appropriate to the subject matter and the pupils being taught.
• Be aware of and sensitive to the particular complexities pertaining to the education of pupils with SEMH.
• Set appropriate and demanding expectations for pupils’ learning and motivation.
• Ensure effective teaching of whole classes, groups and individuals.
• Use teaching methods which keep pupils engaged.
• Organise and maintain the school’s teaching rooms.
• Set high expectations for pupils' behaviour.
• In consultation with the Head of English, ensure that pupils are thoroughly prepared for their examinations.
• Liaise effectively with support staff.
• Act as form tutor, providing pastoral support.
• Contribute to the wider curriculum on offer at Canterbury Campus.

• Assist in the schools arrangements for the assessment and monitoring of the educational functioning of the pupils.
• Mark and monitor pupils’ class and homework providing constructive feedback.
• Maintain full records of attendance, homework, National Curriculum Attainments, and examinations.
• Participate in discussions of pupil targets and progress.
• Oversee the pastoral needs of all pupils taught.
• Mentor and negotiate individual targets for pupils.

• Select and make good use of learning resources.
• Ensure that stock and equipment is well cared for and economically used.
• Implement the school Health and Safety Policy.

• Attend any appropriate meetings with parents.
• Provide informative reports to parents.
• Raise concerns regarding pupils with parents.

• Provide information required by Senior Leadership Team and SENCO.
• Actively participate in school meetings.

• Ensure that appropriate work has been set and that the resources required are available.

• As negotiated with the Head of School.

• Be fully aware of and understand the duties and responsibilities arising from the Children Act 2004.
• To ensure that the line manager is made aware of any concerns regarding safeguarding.
• A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts.

• The opportunity to work in a unique, dynamic, successful and forward-looking educational environment.
• Small class sizes and ample development time.
• A well-resourced and innovative curriculum.
• An excellent environment for professional development.
• Onsite parking and good local transport links.

• Education/Training

• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Evidence of further personal and professional development.

• A secure knowledge and understanding of the concepts and skills essential for success in English.
• Evidence of effective English teaching experience with pupils with SEMH/mental health additional needs.

• The ability to use an imaginative range of teaching strategies.
• A clear understanding of the factors at classroom level which promote pupils' progress.
• The ability to establish a safe and purposeful working atmosphere.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

• An ability and willingness to inspire and motivate all learners.
• Commitment to own personal and professional development.
• Excellent organisational skills.