Job Overview
Epsom College, a co-educational independent school on the edge of Epsom Downs is seeking a Teacher of English (Maternity Cover) to join the team.
The English Department is committed to developing all pupils’ ability to express their ideas with confidence and many pupils participate in The Junior and Senior Dodd Public Speaking Competitions which are highly regarded. College teams have won rounds of the English Speaking Union and Rotary Public Speaking Competitions; the Senior Debating team has progressed to the Finals of the Cambridge Union Debating Competition and the Junior Debaters have debated in the Oxford Union.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
* Teach a standard timetable allocation (currently 21 lessons of 50 minutes over a six-day timetable);
* Contribute to the successful teaching of the subject in years 7 to 13, adapting and reassessing lesson plans to meet specific student needs, liaising with the Academic Support Department as necessary;
* Be responsible for the processes of assessment, recording and reporting for the pupils in their charge;
* Assess pupils’ work frequently in line with Departmental and school policy and use the results to inform future planning, teaching and curricular development;
* Be familiar with school assessment and reporting procedures and prepare and present informative, helpful and accurate reports to parents both in writing and at parent consultation evenings;
* Enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the Department and wider College through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active participation in continuing professional development;
* Consolidate and extend learning, encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own learning;
* Set high expectations for all pupils to deepen their knowledge and understanding and to maximise their achievement;
* Use positive management of behaviour in an environment of mutual respect that allows pupils to feel safe and secure and promotes their self-esteem;
* Make a positive contribution to the efficient running of the Department, including setting and marking examinations, writing Schemes of Work, attending departmental meetings, and undertaking administrative and other tasks as delegated by the Head of Department;
* Play an active role in the co-curricular life of the Department, including contributing to support sessions, extension programmes, competitions, trips, open days, prep school events, and so on;
* As requested by the Assistant Head: Total Curriculum, contribute fully to the school wide co-curricular programme outside of purely academic areas, across all three terms and the six day working week. This could include assisting with coaching and running a sport team, training with the Combined Cadet Force or DofE programmes, delivering high quality and innovative activities across a range of age groups, assisting with whole school events and contributing to the Total Curriculum in whatever way is best required by the College;
* Work as a tutor in either the Lower School, or in a day or boarding house as requested by the Deputy Head: Pastoral & DSL;
* Adhere to, and promote, all College policies and procedures;
* Undertake any other reasonable task as directed by the Head, Deputy Head Academic or Head of Department.
Epsom College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Education and Training
Industries
* Book and Periodical Publishing
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