English Teacher

The English Department at Pate’s is dedicated to fostering passion for reading, writing and a love of literature, igniting creativity and critical thinking within our students. The team are passionate about literature and teaching, bringing a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the classroom. Students in Years 7 to 9 are taught in their forms, with students in Year 10 split into six teaching groups. The Eduqas syllabus is currently followed for English Language and English Literature at GCSE, and OCR at A Level for English Literature. Student, and staff, involvement is encouraged in co-curricular activities related to the subject, including Public Speaking and student-led societies exploring literature and film. Students are encouraged to enter creative writing and essay competitions throughout the year, and we seek to organise theatre trips, particularly where performances are texts being studied. Our English classrooms have excellent facilities, and we have a departmental office where each member of staff has a workspace with the opportunity to work collaboratively with each other. We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, dedicated and driven English teacher to join a highly successful and engaging team at Pate’s. You will be a dynamic, forward thinking, inspiring and energetic teacher, passionate about your subject. You will have an ongoing interest in the latest pedagogic research and its considered application in a range of academic contexts. An outstanding classroom practitioner with a real passion for your subject. You will have the ability to excite able students and be able to explain complex ideas with clarity. This a part time position between 0.4 and 0.8 FTE. Please state the FTE you would be looking for on your application. Whether you are an early career teacher looking for a first post or an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge, we welcome your application for this vacancy. Please see our application pack i