English Teacher

Ivanhoe School, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HX

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - August 2025
• Pay scale: ECT/MPS/UPS

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 and well-presented 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

Degree or equivalent in the relevant subject

Further qualification(s) relevant to the post

Successful experience of using ICT to support learning

Successful experience of leading English enrichment activities within a school context

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

Journey to Excellence. On our journey we commit to:

• 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.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to vacancies@ivanhoe.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

English Teacher - September 2024.pdf - 998 KB (opens in new tab)

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: vacancies@ivanhoe.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ivanhoe-college (opens in new tab)

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.'

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