Teacher of English - part-time

Gildredge House, Meads, Eastbourne

Teacher of English - part-time

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Gildredge House, Meads, Eastbourne

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 13 Dec | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 84acd09b868747b3956db54f8ff644cf

Full Job Description

  • an expectation of high academic standards
  • strong discipline
  • excellent pastoral care
  • a range of extra-curricular activities
  • parent and community involvement
  • As an employee of the school, you would benefit from:
  • A two-week break in the Autumn Term, allowing for holidays to be taken out of peak season
  • A supportive induction programme for new staff to the school.
  • Investment into your career development through appropriate, regular CPD.
  • Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team and other experienced leaders.
  • Access to a full employee assistance programme, in support of wellbeing
  • Complimentary tea and coffee in our staffroom
  • On-site parking

    Essential
  • Honours degree in English from a recognised university
  • QTS
  • Desirable
  • Further qualifications in English
  • Experience Essential
  • Evidence of recent teaching of GCSE examination classes
  • Experience of mixed ability teaching
  • Knowledge and understanding Essential
  • Current curriculum and examination requirements for students from KS3 to KS4
  • Theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all children (e.g. classroom organisation and learning strategies) including teaching and learning styles
  • Up to date knowledge of current approaches to assessment, recording and reporting of students' progress
  • Awareness of Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, SEN and Safeguarding policies and procedures
  • Desirable
  • Knowledge and understanding of the impact of KS2 changes on KS3 English
  • Knowledge and understanding of GCSE English Literature and English Language (Eduqas)
  • Knowledge and understanding of current A Level specification for English Literature, English Language or both
  • Skills Essential
  • To promote the school's aims positively and use effective strategies to teach, assess, and monitor/evaluate their professional practice
  • To develop appropriate and effective teacher-student relationships
  • To establish and develop working relationships with teachers, parents, governors and the community
  • To communicate effectively to a variety of stakeholders
  • To create and maintain a stimulating learning environment
  • Desirable
  • High level ICT in education skills, Flexibility and adaptability in terms of new ideas and approaches
  • Enthusiasm for their subject area(s), specifically in English and for teaching in the secondary phase
  • Commitment to the ongoing development of the department
  • Ability to work well as part of a close-knit team
  • Willingness to organise and contribute to extra-curricular activities
  • Strong commitment to the values and ethos of Gildredge House