Inspiring English Teacher - Maternity Cover

Harriscareers

Basildon

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Harris Academy Kingswood is seeking an English Teacher to cover maternity leave within a dynamic, well-supported environment. You will join a dedicated team, delivering engaging lessons and contributing to a culture of high aspiration and achievement.

The successful candidate will hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree, with proven experience at secondary level and a commitment to inclusive practice in KS3/KS4. A collaborative, student-centered approach is essential.

Qualifications

Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree.
Have successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice).
Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning.
Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of being a tutor.
Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work.
Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff.
Have a good level of ICT skills, ideally including innovative use of interactive white boards.
Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students.
Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary.
Have good written and spoken communication skills.
Be able to lead and manage their own work effectively.
Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies.

Responsibilities

To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/form tutor
To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential
To contribute to raising standards of student attainment
To share and support the academy's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth
Operational and strategic planning (including lesson planning, developing resources and syllabuses, and contributing to the departmental plan)
Staff development (including continuing professional development and engaging fully in the Performance Management Review process)
Quality assurance (including contributing to the process of monitoring and evaluating the subject area)
Management of information (including maintaining appropriate records and tracking student progress)
Communications with students, parents and other stakeholders
Pastoral system (including being a form tutor to a selected group of students)
Teaching, ensuring a high quality learning experience for students