Teacher of English

We are looking for an inspiring English teacher to teach throughout the school. We are a large Department of highly qualified teachers who foster academic excellence through a shared a love of reading. We wish for the boys in our care to gain the beginnings of an appreciation of literature, something that we hope will accompany them through their adult lives.

Our teaching combines traditional methods with the thoughtful use of digital technologies. Every year group benefits from access to early editions and manuscripts in the College Archive and our School Library is exceptionally well resourced. Beyond the classroom, the Department provides a vibrant super-curricular that includes long-established societies (our Literary Society is over 150 years old!), visiting lecturers, reading and writing groups, and theatre trips.

We also contribute significantly to the schools partnership programmes, maintaining close links with local and London schools. All boys study English in their first three years. In Years 10 and 11, they follow the CAIE IGCSE in Literature and Language. Our English Literature A-Level is with OCR where we teach early modern poetry and drama, the American novel , with room given to our teachers to choose their own coursework texts.

Results are excellent and teaching here is a joy. Our English at University programme runs over two terms, is thorough and wide-ranging, with many boys in securing places at leading UK and international universities. The depth of experience and expertise within our department means that we are equally as comfortable in developing and supporting recent graduates or new entrants to the profession as we are in welcoming more experienced teachers to the team.

Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply. Benefits Our staff are at the heart of our success.

We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership. In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer an excellent remuneration and benefits package which includes free accommodation, a generous Pension Scheme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, free eyecare vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or heavily discounted access to the Colleges sport and leisure facilities which are currently being extensively upgraded and discount at local retailers and businesses.

Main Duties ACADEMIC teach across the age and ability range, accommodating the most able and those who find the subject challenging; ensure the best possible academic outcomes, by planning, preparing and delivering well-structured and creative lessons which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils; assess, mark, record and report on the development and progress of pupils in line with the schools assessment and reporting processes;

provide timely, detailed and supportive feedback to pupils; ensure your subject knowledge and skills as a teacher are up-to-date; teach non-examined curricular subjects, including SPHERE (the College's PSHE programme); seek to develop your own professional practice in conjunction with your Head of Department. contribute more widely to the department through, for example, enrichment activities, administering internal exams, interventions to support individuals or groups, partnership activities, covering lessons or other tasks related to the smooth running of the department.

CO-CURRICULAR contribute to the co-curricular life of the school as agreed with your Head of Department and Deputy Head (Co-Curricular); accompany students on visits away from the school as required; contribute to the staff duty rota, by for example, invigilating public exams and supervising meal times; contribute to the school's wider social programme, including workshops, seminars, competitions, trips, open days, and so on.

PASTORAL be committed to the safeguarding of all young people; manage pupil behaviour to ensure a positive and safe learning environment; treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect and observing boundaries appropriate to a teachers professional position; tutor up to twelve pupils (typically in groups of
6), overseeing their academic progress and taking an interest in their wellbeing; assist on a regular basis in a boarding hous e, supporting the House Master and getting to know the pupils.

The Ideal Candidate You will be a reflective and inspiring classroom teacher who: has adegree (2:1 or above) and/or a further degree in a directly-related…