Teacher of English

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of English to implement and deliver a knowledge rich curriculum and support the overall progress and development of our students. You will facilitate and encourage an engaging learning experience which provides students the opportunity to achieve their full potential., Please be aware that some uploaded documents may require special software such as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.

• Applicant Guidance - Safer Recruitment
• Teacher of English Application Pack
  
  The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to accept new ideas and a thorough commitment to student learning with evidence of high degree of subject specialism and professional development, as well as a flexible and adaptable attitude to meet the needs of the school. We want to recruit staff with the vision and determination to ensure all our students receive a first-class education, and who will rise to the challenge of building on success.
  
  The Languages Faculty is led by Claire Mesher supported by a 2nd in Faculty, 3 Key Stage Coordinators, 2 Head of MFL, a Coordinator of Learning Initiatives and a Lead Practitioner. There is a total of 20 teachers within the faculty. The team is very experienced, and any new member of staff will have access to significant ongoing support in the team to ensure a successful transition to school. The curriculum offered includes English, Media studies, French and Spanish at KS3, KS4 and KS5.
KES is a school with strong leadership and management and one with a strong supportive staff community. The school day lends itself to a good work/life balance with the teaching day ending at 14:10. The school offers an extensive support programme, including mentor/buddy system, Initial Teacher Training support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) or for those seeking Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), a system of twilight training sessions, as well as excellent development opportunities. Staff benefits include free car parking, onsite gymnasium and swimming pool as well as staff recognition schemes., The King Edmund School is a high performing school with specialist status for Business, Enterprise and Applied Learning. The school has 1600 students, including over 200 in the Sixth Form. The school prides itself on its excellent facilities, state of the art technology and innovative and progressive curriculum at all levels and across all key stages. Students are well cared for and given every opportunity to shine. Extra curricular opportunities are varied and numerous. The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our Safer Recruitment Procedures. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.