Position
Teacher – English
Overview
St David’s College is an independent boarding and day school near Llandudno. The college was founded on Christian principles and continues to promote them today. Many teachers live on site, and the supportive residential community makes St David’s a very special place to live, learn and work. The campus is located between Snowdonia and the Irish Sea. The school has an excellent reputation for supporting pupils with dyslexia and other learning needs. We have achieved excellent IGCSE English Language results and are now expanding into A Level Literature and Language as a combined qualification.
Key Responsibilities
* Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people.
* Demonstrate good practice in the teaching areas of responsibility.
* Carry out teaching duties in accordance with the school’s schemes of work and the School Development Plan.
* Liaise with colleagues to deliver units of work in a collaborative way.
* Use a variety of teaching styles and media – including interactive methods – to meet pupils’ individual needs.
* Work with the ALNC o, Cadogan Centre staff and evaluate the IEPs of pupils.
* Complete the CCMPSpLD course as soon as reasonably possible.
* Set targets for pupil attainment levels and record them on the MIS system.
* Provide work for pupils absent from school.
* Record pupils’ work.
* Maintain lesson evaluations.
* Mark and return work within agreed deadlines, providing feedback and targets.
* Prepare assessment reports to monitor pupil progress in line with school deadlines.
* Liaise with parents as necessary and attend Parent’s Meetings.
* Ensure that examiners’ reports and the “set book” list (or equivalent) are read for the year in question.
* Liaise with the Head of Department to ensure that pupils are entered for the correct syllabuses and external examinations, and that the paperwork is completed on time.
* Complete a class attendance register for every lesson and report any absentees immediately to the main school office.
* Act as the first point of contact for parents, collate correspondence and attend whole‑school assemblies.
* Maintain links with other appropriate organisations and educational establishments.
* Participate in evening and weekend duties in the boarding houses (to be discussed).
* Oversee relevant extra‑curricular activities, clubs, visits and exchanges.
* Operate the school policies (including the safety policy) across the curriculum.
* Keep up‑to‑date with all aspects of curriculum development and examinations.
* Foster a spirit of academic enquiry through reading, sharing books, articles, and undertaking relevant research.
* Follow the scheme of work supplied by the Head of Department.
Additional Duties for Form Tutors
* Ensure the attendance register is fully completed and inform the headmaster’s secretary of any unauthorised absences.
* Spend tutor time with pupils to support their broader development and encourage positive attitudes and self‑esteem.
* Coordinate and check school reports for tutor groups and write an appropriate tutor report.
* Liaise with Heads of Year and Housemasters regarding each pupil’s pastoral and academic progress.
* Monitor standards of uniform.
* Monitor tutor group during assemblies.
Person Specification
Essential Requirements
* Extensive knowledge of English Literature and Language.
* Willingness to embrace emerging technologies for teaching and other interactive teaching methods to meet the needs of all pupils.
Desirable Requirements
* Experience of teaching AS/A2 English Language/English Language and Literature combined.
* Confident with the use of ICT.
* Inspire creativity in children.
* Have a keen interest in all aspects of English and be able to motivate pupils to extend their knowledge and understanding in this area.
* Ability to work well in a team and contribute to driving the curriculum forward.
* High expectations of pupils’ behaviour and achievement.
* Committed to taking part in extended learning opportunities.
* Ability to teach an additional subject.
Qualifications and Training
* A qualified teacher.
* A good degree in the subject applied for.
* Evidence of commitment to further personal and professional development.
Experience
* Proven record of successful experience with secondary‑aged pupils, either from recent teaching practice or a previous post.
* Willingness to ‘enhance’ the subject through extra‑curricular activities, clubs, etc.
* Experience of participation in and commitment to a team approach to the teaching of the specialist subject, including the development of teaching resources.
Skills and Abilities
* Energy and enthusiasm for the subject.
* Vision and initiative that maintain motivation for pupils.
* Ability to plan effectively, setting priorities and targets for implementation.
* Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to lead and to be a member of a team.
* Ability to use ICT in all aspects of teaching and learning.
* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form to a variety of audiences.
Legal and EEO Statements
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This job description may be modified by the Headmaster, with your agreement, to reflect or anticipate significant changes in the job, commensurate with the salary and job title.
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