English Teacher
Ivanhoe School, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HXThis job expired on 16 January 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Teachers Pay Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential
Qualifications and
Professional Development
Qualified Teacher Status
Successful participation in CPD relevant to the post
Experience in English
Application
Well written application that addresses the requirements of the post
Curriculum and Leadership skills
Commitment to raising student achievement across the whole ability and behavioural range
Successful experience of teaching the relevant subject at secondary level
Successful experience of contributing to the design of the curriculum and lessons
A commitment to the use of ICT to support learning and the wider aspects of the role
Evidence of the ability to analyse student achievement data to inform action
Commitment to working within the English Department and to forming strong links with all other departments
Teaching and Learning
Good teaching and pastoral skills
Good behaviour management skills
A commitment to seeking student views and encouraging them to be active partners in the learning process and within school life
Personal Qualities
Good health, attendance and punctuality record.
A mature, positive approach to working with colleagues.
Willingness to dress professionally in accordance with the culture of the school
Desirable
Qualifications and
Professional Development
Degree or equivalent in the relevant subject
Further qualification(s) relevant to the post
Curriculum and Leadership skills
Successful experience of leading English enrichment activities within a school context
Experience working in a secondary school
Experience of managing a programme or initiative involving young people
Successful experience of working with external agencies supporting young people
Experience of working in partnership with parents/carers
Experience of developmental work in the areas of attendance and behaviour
Teaching and Learning
Evidence of an ability to teach excellent lessons which maximises student progress
Evidence of reflecting on own teaching and developing own craft as a teacher
What the school offers its staff
- Providing a rich and creative teaching and learning community
- Providing a safe and caring environment
- Investing in ourselves to ensure everyone achieves success
- Respecting and valuing everyone and embracing diversity
- Building strong partnerships within our local community
- Continually preparing to meet future challenges
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.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ivanhoe School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 870 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Ivanhoe School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- headspa@ivanhoe.co.uk
At Ivanhoe School, our students come first. We recognise their different needs and work hard with them to develop their abilities and talents. We value the unique contribution of each student and want them to achieve their full potential.
Highly qualified teachers and support staff provide an excellent, caring environment in which students can learn and flourish safely. Our aspirations, expectations and commitment are relentlessly high for all members of the school community.
Ivanhoe School became Members of the LiFE Multi Academy Trust in July 2021. Ivanhoe School works closely with local LIFE MAT schools: Ashby School and Ibstock Community College as part of the 'National Forest Hub.'
School location
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