What skills and experience we're looking for
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: TEACHER OF ENGLISH
Responsible to: Headteacher
Grade: Main Scale / Upper Scale
The Role
To teach English and English Literature to students in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 up to GCSE level.
Key responsibilities
* Demonstrate highly effective subject teaching that motivates, inspires and improves student attainment
* Secure academic outcomes in line with the targets set through the school’s target setting policy
* Monitor, evaluate and continually improve the quality of your planning, teaching and assessment
* Analyse the performance data of your students and respond to the outcomes of assessment to ensure appropriate planning, teaching and interventions are in place to keep all students on track to achieve their targets
* Follow all areas of subject and school policy accurately and appropriately
* Create an orderly subject environment in which the school’s culture and ethos is upheld
Other
* Be a Form Tutor (where allocated)
* Contribute to the school’s extracurricular programme
* Undertake other various responsibilities as directed by the Head of English
Annual review
This job description will be reviewed annually. This is not a comprehensive statement of procedures and tasks but sets out the main expectations of the school in relation to the professional responsibilities and duties of the postholder.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Title: TEACHER OF ENGLISH
Qualification criteria
* Qualified to at least degree level or professional equivalent
* Qualified to teach and work in the U.K.
Experience
* Evidence of raising attainment in the subject
* Evidence of improved practice following feedback
* Teaching in the secondary age sector
Behaviours
Teaching
* Up to date with latest pedagogy, curriculum developments and assessment requirements
* Excellent classroom teacher with a genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every student
* Effective behaviour management, with clear boundaries, praise, rewards and sanctions
* Good planning, organisational and communication skills
* Resilience, motivation and commitment to driving up standards of achievement for all students
* Commitment to regular ongoing professional development to improve practice
* A role model to students, parents and other staff
* Alignment to the Shipston High School ethos and vision
* Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students
Other
* An excellent health and attendance record
* A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
What the school offers its staff
Shipston High School has a unique school atmosphere, arising from our high expectations in the English Department and our student-centered ethos. It is an ethos in which our teachers are able to focus on the wellbeing and academic progress of our young people. As a result, both students and teachers flourish. This post offers the successful candidate an exceptional opportunity for career development and will be of interest to both experienced and newly qualified teachers. In our search for an outstanding practitioner we are seeking a teacher with a commitment to academic excellence and high standards. The successful applicant will have a good knowledge and understanding of the teaching of English to both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 and will be able to demonstrate excellent pedagogy. The English department is highly successful. At GCSE in 2025, 74% gained 9 to 4 grades, with 11% securing the top 9 to 7 grades. The team are enthusiastic and supportive. The vacancy is ideal for an energetic and forward thinking teacher. The department is at the forefront of implementing recent curriculum and assessment changes; they are an effective unit. The successful candidate will be joining a supportive team.
Commitment to safeguarding
Shipston High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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