Teacher of English

Pinner High School, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 1NB

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2024

• Closing date

  1 May 2024 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  1 February 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,708.00 - £51,179.00 Annually (Actual) Scales M1 to UPS3 negotiable; additional TLR available for Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Coordinator

Teacher of English job summary

As a Teacher of English you will inspire a love for language and literature through interactive and dynamic English lessons, catering to the diverse needs of students. You will evaluate students' progress, provide constructive feedback, and implement strategies to enhance their language proficiency. You will keep abreastof language teaching methodologies, education trends, and support your head of Department to incorporate innovative approaches into the curriculum.

At Pinner High School, we believe in guiding our students to master not just grammar, but the art of effective communication. In your role as Teacher of English you will focus on building students confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, ensuring a well-rounded language proficiency. Then beyond grammar rules, you will delve into the cultural nuances of the English language, providing insights into idioms, expressions, and cultural contexts to make your students a more fluent and culturally aware communicator.

At Pinner High School, our pedagogical approach is based on the principles of Rosenshine. All our lessons begin with a do now activity, aimed at recalling knowledge. In addition, a high proportion of students are categorised as higher ability, we therefore expect appropriate challenge in learning. Learning episodes contain challenge tasks in addition to main activities which support the progression of all students. Students often use green pens to self assess work and teachers use expert subject knowledge for assessment for learning.

Join a dedicated and collaborative team, working together to enhance the overall educational experience. As a member of the school you will have access to a wealth of CPD opportunities and learning, 3 weeks break at Christmas, access to free parking and free gym access and prospects for additional responsibilities and secondments. We will provide a comprehensive induction and supportive probation, well planned and structured inset days, enhanced benefits after 1 years continuous service and access to coaching and mentoring.

Ignite the Spark. Be the English Teacher Who Makes a Difference!

Commitment to safeguarding

Pinner High School and Harrow Academies Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

All staff employed by the Trust are required to be fully aware of and understand the duties and responsibilities arising from the Children’s Act and associated Government guidance in relation to child protection and safeguarding young people.

Behaviors should reflect and model the ethos and values of the Trust. All staff must respect the confidentiality of information relating to students, their families, and staff.

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About Pinner High School

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1100 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Pinner High School website (opens in new tab)
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Pinner High School opened in September 2016 with 150 Year 7 students. We will admit 180 Year 7 students each year; so having 900 Year 7 – Year 11 students. Our onsite sixth form is now open with a full complement of year groups. Alongside this, there are 12 additional places for students with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Pinner High School is located on Beaulieu Drive, HA5 1NB.

Pinner High School is part of The Harrow Academies Trust, a multi-academy trust established by the seven secular high school academies within Harrow. Our high schools, together with Whitmore High School (which is a community school maintained by Harrow Council), have a strong track record of collaboration, including establishing Sixth Forms, the age-of-transfer that saw Year 7 join high school (instead of middle school), academy conversion in 2011, and establishing The Jubilee Academy (an alternative provision free school) in 2013.

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