About this Role
Grace College are looking to recruit a Teacher of English (Maternity Cover) who will enthuse pupils to learn with a combination of great subject knowledge, energy and dedication.
We have high expectations for our students as they grow and develop and all our staff provide important role models to them in terms of positive attitude, work ethic and diligence.
Applications from ECT's are welcome, part-time applications may be considered timetable permitting.
The successful candidate will:
1. develop schemes of work and lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives
2. facilitate learning by establishing effective relationship with pupils
3. maintain organised learning resources
4. create a positive learning environment in the classroom
5. develop and foster the appropriate skills and social abilities to enable the optimum development of children
6. assess and record progress and prepare pupils for national tests
7. link pupils' knowledge to earlier learning and develop ways to encourage it further, challenging and inspiring pupils to help them deepen their knowledge and understanding.
Further information is available in the job description and person specification.
Join us and in addition to working with committed and helpful colleagues, the Trust can offer access to the following benefits:
8. Defined benefit pension scheme
9. Employee Assistance Programme
10. Daily lunch allowance
11. Free parking
12. Access to our exclusive Benefits Hub
13. Employee centred and family friendly policies and practices that support you in and beyond the workplace
14. Enhanced sick pay, maternity leave and paternity leave (dependent on length of service)
15. Cycle to work scheme
16. Funded eye tests and glasses for DSE users (subject to T/Cs)
Grace College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Where the post is engaged in regulated activity, and/or an opportunity for contact with children the position will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, and in accordance with statutory guidance, we may carry out an online search (for publicly available material) to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened which we may want to explore with shortlisted applicants at interview.