What skills and experience we're looking for Essential • A good degree in an appropriate discipline related to English (A/C) • A teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C) • A strong and secure subject knowledge in English up to GCSE (A/I) • Recent and relevant teaching experience (A/I/R) • Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4 (A/I/R) • Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students (A/I) • A good understanding of curriculum developments in English (A/I) • Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies (A/I) • An understanding of how assessment for learning can improve student performance (A/I) • Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning (A/I) Last updated: 31.03.2022 • Able to use student level data to raise standards (A/I) • Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team (A/I) • Enthusiasm for your subject area (A/I) • Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas (A/I) • Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues (A/I/R) • Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents (A/I/R) • Able to communicate high expectations to all students (A/I/R) • Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond (A/I/R) Desirable • Strong ICT skills including SMART board or Promethean (A/I/R) Key: C – Certificate; A – Application Form; I – Interview; R - Reference What the school offers its staff As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area… Financial Wellbeing: Membership to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme* Access to an extensive discounts platform Physical Wellbeing: 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household Gym & fitness discounts Cycle to Work scheme* Free annual flu jab Mental Wellbeing: Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme Menopause Support Service Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings *Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.