Teacher of English - Maternity Cover

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of English, at our fantastic school MEA Central, to join our team of committed staff who share a common sense of purpose and high expectations of what students can achieve.

This role is to provide maternity cover for a period from January 2025 or sooner for a year, or upon the post-holders return, whichever is sooner. 

You will be capable of inspiring our students through your passion for the subject and ensuring that our students develop a depth and love of English and achieve beyond their own expectations. 

Main Responsibilities:

• To ensure that students experience an educational programme that is personalised to their needs, developing their skills and abilities
• To actively contribute to the review, evaluation and development of effective Programmes of Study, Schemes of Work, teaching materials, methods of teaching and methods of assessment in line with school and national policy
• To be actively involved in interventions to raise student achievement and attainment across the curriculum area
• ·To assess, record and report on the development, progress, and attainment of students in line with school policy
• To monitor and review student progress against targets, ensuring appropriate follow-up action
• ·To ensure positive behaviour for learning for all students in line with the School’s behaviour management policy

Key Skills & Experience:

• Thorough subject knowledge and understanding of current curriculum developments
• To be an excellent classroom practitioner consistently delivering Good / Outstanding lessons
• To show understanding of the urban educational setting
• Demonstrate a commitment to appropriate professional standards, including core policies relating to equality and diversity and child protection
• Demonstrate a collaborative, team working approach focused on improvement and supporting the vision, values and objectives of the organisation
• The ability to enthuse, inspire and motivate students