About the School:
A wellestablished West London secondary school with a strong academic tradition fosters a love of learning and intellectual curiosity in its students. The school boasts a vibrant literary community and a history of high achievement in English Language and Literature at GCSE and ALevel.
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive English department within a prestigious West London secondary school. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of confident communicators and critical thinkers fostering a love for literature and the power of language.
Key Responsibilities:
- Curriculum Delivery:
- Plan deliver and evaluate engaging and stimulating English lessons across the curriculum catering to Key Stage 3 (Years 78) and potentially Key Stage 4 (Years 911) in line with the National Curriculum.
- Utilize a variety of teaching methods to cater to diverse learning styles and ensure all students can develop their literacy skills effectively (phonics reading comprehension writing fluency grammar vocabulary acquisition).
- Assessment and Evaluation:
- Design and implement effective assessment strategies to monitor student progress in reading writing speaking and listening skills (formative and summative assessments).
- Provide students with clear constructive feedback that helps them improve their writing reading and analytical skills (written feedback peer review selfassessment).
The Ideal Candidate:
- A qualified English teacher with a demonstrable track record of success in engaging students.
- Excellent subject knowledge and a passion for inspiring a love of literature and language in students of all abilities.
- Strong pedagogical skills and the ability to deliver innovative and effective lessons that cater to diverse learning styles.
- A commitment to high standards and the ability to create a positive stimulating and supportive learning environment.
- Excellent communication interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- A willingness to be part of a dynamic school and contribute to its ongoing development.