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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailJOB DESCRIPTION: Secondary Classroom Teacher
Teach a full English College timetable of 22 out of 28 one hour periods
Have the highest of expectations of students educationally socially and morally.
Play an active role in the safeguarding of students referring any concerns to the DSL.
Plan engaging and creative lessons using data to meet the needs of all learners
Use a range of assessment strategies in order to know where each learner is and plan future learning
Provide outstanding support as a form tutor
Support the core purpose of the school and contribute towards continuous school improvement.
Be a valued member of The English College community contributing to school life beyond the classroom
Uphold the school values at all times.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.
Teaching and learning responsibilities:
Be able to use all available contextual data to plan learning to meet the needs of all learners.
Be a responsive teacher adapting practice where necessary to assure that all students make progress.
Ensure students make progress within each lesson and across lessons.
Create and nurture a warm caring but academically driven classroom environment.
Be responsible for the holistic emotional and social development of a tutor group of students.
Monitor the attendance punctuality and behaviour of students within the tutor group.
Deliver PERMA lessons during tutor time following the principles of Positive Psychology.
Deliver Moral Social and Cultural lessons during tutor time in line with the MOE curriculum.
Attend assemblies and contribute to the assembly programme as appropriate.
Other duties and responsibilities:
Communicate effectively and appropriately with all stakeholders at all times.
Behave appropriately at all times inline with the EC standards and school values.
Attend school events and take part in the wider life of the school.
Offer an extracurricular club for at least two school terms that is of a high quality.
Conduct break time/ lunch time duties as per a rota.
Cover for absent colleagues as and when appropriate.
Any other reasonable duties as assigned by the Principal/Senior leaders/Line managers
Hold a QTS or PGCE teaching qualification preferably from the UK.
Have a minimum of two years experience of teaching.
Be talented and highly motivated
Have experience teaching relevant UK curriculums
Be willing to contribute to the development of departmental resources
Contribute to whole school enrichment activities before or after school
Be able to provide an ICPC and a UK enhanced DBS or equivalent police check.
Be professional in appearance and conduct
Be willing to contribute to the wider curriculum and support the vision of the school
Competencies: Skills & Abilities
Is honest even when this is uncomfortable.
Has integrity even when this is difficult.
Is transparent consistent and fair.
Can be flexible when the situation demands.
Is reflective always seeking to improve.
Always assumes positive intent.
Is incredibly hard working even if it means going above and beyond.
Is a team player and can share the load at peak times.
Is a lifelong learner engaged in their own professional development
Takes feedback well always seeking this as helpful feedback to improve.
Is a strategic thinker is able to see the bigger picture.
Pays attention to detail has high standards.
Has impact can follow things through to an outcome.
Is proactive at identifying issues before they arise and suggesting solutions.
Can propose solutions solves rather than narrates problems.
Is thorough in all that they do.
Has direct and indirect leadership skills.
Is able to lead and inspire a tutor team.
Is able to seek advice where appropriate.
A strong understanding of pedagogy and teaching and learning methods
A strong understanding of child development and pastoral support
A commitment to the EC vision & values.
Excellent caring studentcentred educator.
Ability to influence people and to work with individuals and within teams.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Ability to react well under pressure.
Full-Time