Job Title: Teacher of English
Location: Beaconsfield
School Type: Ofsted 'Good' Mainstream
Start Date: January 2025 or earlier
Pay Scale: MPS/UPS (based on experience)
Dunbar Education is thrilled to offer an excellent opportunity for a committed Teacher of English to join a well-established Ofsted 'Good' mainstream school in Beaconsfield. This role starts January 2025 or earlier, with a competitive salary on the MPS/UPS scale.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Professional Values and Practice:
- Hold high expectations for all students, respecting their diverse social, cultural, linguistic, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of students at all times.
- Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and raise educational standards.
- Engage with parents or carers, providing regular updates on student progress and achievements.
- Commit to professional development, identifying areas for improvement and enhancing teaching effectiveness.
- Attend staff and departmental meetings and participate in performance management processes.
- Contribute to the school's duty rota and adhere to the Health and Safety policy.
Teaching and Learning:
- Set challenging and relevant teaching objectives for all students based on their individual needs and prior achievements.
- Plan and deliver engaging English lessons that meet the needs of all students, including those with special educational needs, in collaboration with the SENCO.
- Implement the school's Literacy policy to support the development of students' reading, writing, and communication skills.
- Use a variety of teaching methods and styles tailored to students' abilities, while maintaining a high standard of behaviour in line with the school's policies.
- Work effectively as part of a team, guiding and collaborating with other adults supporting students' learning.
Monitoring and Assessment:
- Use a range of monitoring and assessment strategies to evaluate students' progress and adjust teaching accordingly.
- Mark and assess work regularly in line with the school's marking and assessment policy.
- Set and mark homework as required and record and report on student progress.
Safeguarding:
- Ensure you are familiar with and understand all current safeguarding policies.
- Report any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Strong commitment to raising educational achievement
- Passion for professional development and working collaboratively
- Effective classroom management skills
If you're an enthusiastic English Teacher, ready to inspire students and contribute to a dynamic school community, apply today through Dunbar Education!
