Teacher of English TLR

Teaching Vacancies; Oadby and Wigston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Oadby and Wigston is seeking an ambitious teacher to strengthen its English department. The role requires a secure knowledge of the English subject and ability to foster interest among learners. The school offers a range of benefits, including an onsite gym, various support services, and a competitive pension scheme. Commitment to safeguarding and high educational standards is paramount, with a TLR available for additional responsibilities in literacy across the school.

Benefits

Free onsite gym

Teacher’s Pension Scheme

Favourable annual leave

Staff Wellbeing Package

Staff Benefits Package

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Financial Support Service

Eye Test Vouchers

Free Counselling sessions

Qualifications

• Secure knowledge of the English subject and curriculum.
• Ability to establish a motivating and respectful environment.
• Accountability for learners' attainment and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen the English department with innovative teaching methods.
• Set challenging goals for students of all backgrounds.
• Promote high standards of literacy and articulation.

Skills

Knowledge of English curriculum

Ability to foster student interest

Goal-setting for diverse learners

High standards of literacy and articulation

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an ambitious teacher to strengthen our English department

• have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject and curriculum area, foster and maintain learners' interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings
• set goals that stretch and challenge learners of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions
• demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of learners.
• establish a safe and stimulating environment for learners, rooted in mutual respect
• be accountable for learners, attainment, progress and outcomes
• demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of standard English

What the school offers its staff

• Free onsite gym and parking
• Access to the highly competitive Teacher’s Pension Scheme
• Favourable annual leave entitlement, above the statutory minimum, plus bank holidays.
• Staff Wellbeing Package - Access to a number of free services, including confidential counselling sessions, GP Helpline, physiotherapy, virtual gym, weight management, menopause, mindfulness and relaxation sessions.
• Staff Benefits Package - Access to a huge range of savings from retailers such as Currys, Halfords, Wilko, Asda, Tesco, M&S, Morrisons and many more!
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Financial Support Service from Barclays
• Eye Test Vouchers – Free SpecSavers eye test voucher for eligible staff
• Access to free Counselling sessions following an initial confidential consultation.

Further details about the role

TLR also available for leading in Reading, Literacy and Oracy across the whole school

Commitment to safeguarding

South Wigston High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.