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Teacher of English

Perins School, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9BS

This job expired on 31 March 2019 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2019

• Closing date

  31 March 2019 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  12 March 2019

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Geography
• Working pattern: Full time
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £23,720 to £35,008
• Additional allowances:

  Benefits: ; • Job related training where appropriate ; • Access to the Teacher Pension Scheme ; • Free gym membership and discounted fitness classes ; • Discounted childcare at Nursery and Pre-School

Teacher of English job summary

Overview:
English studies at Perins are core to ensuring our students can fulfil their potential, whatever their chosen career. Our team of exceptional English teachers create inspirational lessons for all, delivering strong exam results each year and leading the development of practice within the school as a whole.
In addition to the core subjects of English Language and English Literature, Perins also offers KS4 students the chance to study GCSE Media. English teachers with experience of teaching Media would be well suited to the position available.
We are committed to providing a rounded and rich educational experience for all students at Perins as we believe that everyone is entitled to high levels of individual achievement, care and support.
Our motto "In Omnia Excellentia" (Excellence in Everything) reflects our aspirations that every student has the opportunity to progress and develop in all areas, preparing them for the future. We value the richness and diversity of the educational experience we offer, both within and beyond the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

Job Purpose
• To develop and model the highest standards of teaching in English
• To contribute to the English Team so that continual improvement is facilitated in the department
• To continually develop all areas of the Qualified Teacher Standards
• Under the direction of the Team Leader, develop the ethos of “striving for excellence”

Teaching and Learning
• Excellent teaching demonstrating a wide understanding and knowledge of pedagogy
• Contribute to the construction of departmental schemes of work supporting their regular review and improvement as part of excellent departmental practice
• Ensure that departmental assessments reflect whole school policy and that they sustain an ethos of achievement for students
• Support the management of classroom behaviour so that a climate for learning is sustained for all colleagues
• Develop a model of eLearning to meet the needs of children in the 21st Century

Performance Management
• Contribute to a culture of self-evaluation through shared reflection, use of data, and peer observation
• As part of the annual review, set targets which are challenging to secure improvements in performance and which reflect school and department improvement agendas
• Undertake Action Research projects to maintain self and school knowledge

Knowledge, Skills and expertise
• Maintain an understanding of methods of data analysis to support individual student achievement.
• Have an understanding of ICT development which match school developments
• Keep current with professional developments within the subject area at local, regional and national levels.
Contribution to School life
• Contribute to the development of school policy through the appropriate consultative bodies, including working parties
• Support whole school development through contributing to the strategic direction and development of the subject area and the ways in which this can contribute to school improvement

Duties and responsibilities for Upper Pay Range include

• Support other teachers to improve their practice
• Take a leading role in the preparation and development of teaching materials, teaching programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate
• Proactively participate in any relevant meetings/professional development opportunities at the school, which relate to the learners, curriculum or organisation of the school including pastoral arrangements and assemblies

Professional Qualities
• An excellent communicator who is able to work effectively with students, parents and colleagues
• Good or outstanding classroom practitioner with evidence of setting appropriate expectations to advance learning and engage and motivate student
• Ability to establish productive working relationships and work well in a team
• Has excellent subject knowledge and is aware of best practice in English teaching, including effective use of AfL
• An excellent communicator, both orally and in writing
• Commitment to the promotion of equal opportunities for all
• Evidence of a commitment to the safeguarding of all young people
• Engagement with new technologies, their use and impact

Personal Qualities
• Enthusiasm, energy and personal dynamism
• Approachable, friendly and patient
• Good sense of humour
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
• A liking and respect for young people
• Appropriate professional relationship with colleagues, parents and children
• High level of integrity, honesty and fairness
• Demonstrate personal enthusiasm for the learning process

Position Details:
This is a full time teaching position.

The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre employment checks and clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Commitment to safeguarding

Perins School and The Perins MAT are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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About Perins School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1179 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Perins School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@perins.hants.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/perins-school (opens in new tab)

At Perins, we are committed to providing a rounded and rich educational experience for all our students with the belief that everyone is entitled to high levels of individual achievement, care and support. We are proud of our sense of community, with the quality of relationships between staff and students characterised by trust, respect and mutual support.

Our ethos focuses on making sure every student has the opportunity to progress and develop in all aspects, preparing them to face the future. We value the richness and diversity of the educational experience we offer, both within and beyond the classroom. We believe that these values are also vital in developing our professional, dedicated and highly competent members of staff.

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