Are you looking to join a supportive department committed to collaborative planning?
Are you ready to make a lasting impact on one of our school's literacy standards?
Do you thrive in a challenging but rewarding environment where pupil progress is our priority?
Are you a creative English Teacher ready to join a rapidly improving school that puts student potential first? This could be your ideal role!
We are seeking a passionate and creative English Teacher to join one of our secondary schools in Birmingham. We need someone who has a genuine, contagious enthusiasm for literature, language, and writing that truly inspires students.
We're looking for a teacher who can:
Be Creative: Design lessons that make challenging texts, from poetry and Shakespeare to historical literature, relevant to modern student lives.
Manage the Classroom: Facilitate lively, text-based discussions while maintaining an orderly and focused learning environment.
The School and Its Journey
This is an exciting time to join a dynamic school community that has recently secured its first-ever 'Good' Ofsted rating. They are part of a supportive Multi-Academy Trust and operate under the motto of seeing the child's potential and making it a reality.
The school's distinct culture is built on sets of virtues:
Culture & Progress: They successfully implemented Moral Virtues (like Kindness and Integrity) to transform behaviour and are now focused on Intellectual Virtues (like Curiosity and Tenacity) to accelerate academic progress.
Community: Students are strongly encouraged to take pride in their image and foster a strong sense of community belonging.
Your Role and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will perform the professional duties of a teacher under the direction of the Head of English, focusing on both academic achievement and pastoral care.
Core Teaching & Planning:
Curriculum Delivery: Plan and deliver engaging lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 (where applicable), ensuring full curriculum coverage.
Assessment & Feedback: Set, mark, and provide timely, constructive written and verbal feedback to actively move student learning forward.
Differentiation: Adapt resources and teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of all learners, including those with SEND and high-achieving students.
Literacy Promotion: Actively champion high standards of literacy and promote a genuine love of reading among all pupils.
Department & Pastoral Contribution:
Data & Progress: Monitor and track student attainment, intervening promptly where necessary.
Collaboration: Participate actively in departmental meetings, training, and whole-school professional development (CPD).
Extracurricular: Contribute to the school's enrichment program, potentially running clubs related to debating or creative writing.
Form Tutor: Serve as a dedicated Form Tutor, overseeing the academic, emotional, and social development of your students.
Safeguarding: Adhere strictly to all policies related to safeguarding and child protection.
Essential Requirements
The successful candidate must have:
The necessary qualifications for this role (QTS or equivalent).
Experience teaching English to a high standard.
An enhanced DBS certificate on the update service or a willingness to apply for one.
The legal right to work in the UK.
Why Join Randstad?
We value our staff and offer:
Referral Scheme: Love2shop vouchers via our refer-a-friend scheme.
CPD: Opportunities for continuous professional development.
Support: A supportive team around you to help you thrive.
Apply now to make a real impact on this school's exciting journey!
Could this be the role you are looking for? Click apply now if interested and submit your CV to us! If you would like further details on the position, feel free to email kirsty.booth@randstad.co.uk or you can call 01142743765. We look forward to receiving your application.
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