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Subject Leader of English and Literacy

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED

London

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 50,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

A leading educational institution in Wandsworth is seeking a passionate Subject Leader of English and Literacy for maternity cover. The role involves leading engaging English lessons and supporting students in achieving their academic potential. Join a committed team dedicated to inclusive education and benefit from ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Opportunities for ongoing professional development
Supportive and collaborative staff team

Qualifications

  • Experience teaching English at the secondary level.
  • Willingness to enhance DBS certification.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver engaging English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
  • Support extracurricular activities, including reading clubs.

Skills

Communication
Leadership
Critical analysis
Creative writing

Education

Degree in English or related subject

Job description

Job Title: Subject Leader of English and Literacy

Job Title: Subject Leader of English and Literacy
Location:
Wandsworth
Salary: Inner London Teachers Pay Scale
Start: Immediate
Contract: Full time

We are seeking a passionate subject Leader for English and Literacy to fulfil this role for a maternity cover. This role will suit an aspiring or experienced English Subject Leader who is looking for an exciting opportunity to lead the whole school in a core subject in this Outstanding Alternative Provision.

You will need to be committed to supporting young people to rebuild their self-esteem and resilience, through leading an inspiring curriculum that provides opportunities to gain AQA GCSE and Functional Skills, English qualifications.

Join an outstanding Alternative Provision Wandsworth as anEnglish Teacher on a maternity cover (6-12 months).The school is renowned for its robust curriculum and commitment to student achievement, fostering creativity and analytical skills in all its learners. School is happy to consider ECT applications.

About the School: This is a large, friendly, and inclusive PRU that prides itself on helping the young people it works with to achieve their full potential. It is also a complex PRU, catering for a number of specific groups of young people. These include pupils who have been permanently excluded, those who are dual registered, pupils who have recently moved into the area, and some who have not regularly attended school in the past.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and deliver engaging English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
  • Prepare students for GCSE examinations with effective strategies and resources.
  • Encourage critical analysis of literature and creative writing skills.
  • Support extracurricular activities such as reading clubs or drama productions.

Requirements:

  • A degree in English or a related subject.
  • Experience teaching English at the secondary level.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Anenhanced DBScertificate on the update service or willingness to apply through GSL Education.
  • Make a real impact in the lives of pupils who need dedicated and understanding educators.
  • Supportive and collaborative staff team committed to inclusive education.
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development, even in a temporary role.
  • Consideration for future roles within the school following successful completion of the cover.

If you're an enthusiasticEnglish Teacher, looking for your next role inWandsworth, we’d love to hear from you.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

To apply for thisEnglish Teacher role, please click‘apply now’to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

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