Teacher of English - Fixed Term

Rastrick High School; Rastrick; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Rastrick High School in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic and inspirational person to join a strong English department on a fixed term contract. The successful candidate will liaise with and support management in raising student standards and contribute to the development of the Key Stage curriculum across the English department.

The school is part of the Polaris Multi Academy Trust with a commitment to CPD and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Liaise with and support management to raise student standards.
• Contribute to the development of the Key Stage curriculum in English.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and training.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with management to raise student standards in English.
• Contribute to development of the Key Stage curriculum in the English department.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share and develop good practice.
• Engage in weekly CPD sessions and participate in school initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Inspiring students

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational person to join a strong department of specialist teachers on a fixed term contract. The successful candidate will liaise with and support management in raising student standards and contribute to the development of the Key Stage curriculum across the English department.

Rastrick High School is part of the Polaris Multi Academy Trust who are a successful and expanding Trust, currently comprising of 1 secondary school, 6 primary schools and 2 private day care nurseries. We have a strong commitment to continuing professional development and training and our committed and enthusiastic team support teaching staff with a bespoke CPD programme focused on the development of the ‘craft’ of teaching.

We have a relentless focus on developing the best teaching possible that ensures student outcomes. If successful, you will be joining one of the top performing non-selective schools in the local area.

We have a strong focus on high standards and aspirations, built around the simple message that teaching is the most important thing we do.

What we offer

• Structured induction and performance review programme for all staff including weekly CPD focused on improving and developing teaching.
• A strong student support team which is focused on creating a calm atmosphere where students are ready and able to learn.
• Opportunities to share and develop good practice through weekly CPD sessions, developed to focus on the delivery of outstanding teaching.
• Onsite Car Park.
• Onsite Gym.
• Onsite Nursery.

What you offer

• The ability to motivate and inspire students to achieve their targets.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work with and contribute to your team.
• Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
• The ability to build good working relationships.
• The ability to promote positive behaviour

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks and a probation period.