Teacher of English

The purpose of this role is to teach English to students with a range of abilities and challenges from year 7 to year 11 face to face and occasionally online. As a member of the teaching team: Help design and implement a personal learning programme for each student and/or group of students through negotiation with the students concerned and discussion with colleagues; b. maintain records of lessons, outcomes and progress for each student; Advise and consult with colleagues, the Coordinators and others, discussing any concerns that arise and acting on any agreed decisions; Contribute to whole staff assessments of students’ social and emotional progress; e. give feedback to parents and write achievement records for students as required, and attend parents’ consultations; Skills/Knowledge ● Ability to teach in small groups (essential) ● Strong subject knowledge (essential) ● IT skills for teaching and record keeping (essential) ● Understanding of the impact of emotional well-being upon a student’s ability to learn and vice versa (essential) ● Interest and abilities to oversee special needs provision across the school (desirable) Key Competencies ● Manages personal priorities, pressures and workload in an efficient, calm, proactive and effective way. ● Maintains personal boundaries whilst remaining supportive of students with difficulties. ● Is able to problem solve. Applications using the Red Balloon application form only accepted https://www.redballoonlearner.org/supporters-fundraisers/get-involved/join-the-team/teacher-of-english/