English Teacher

Roles and responsibilities

1. Lesson Planning and Curriculum Delivery:

• Developing Lesson Plans: Create engaging and informative lesson plans that focus on key English language skills—reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, writing, and speaking. Lessons should align with curriculum standards and cater to different learning styles.
• Teaching Literature: Introduce students to a variety of literary genres, including novels, poetry, short stories, and drama, helping them analyze texts and develop critical thinking skills.
• Integrating Writing and Grammar: Teach students how to structure essays, reports, and creative writing while focusing on improving their grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.
• Use of Technology: Incorporate technology such as online writing tools, educational apps, and multimedia resources (e.g., podcasts, video clips) to enhance lessons and encourage digital literacy.

2. Classroom Management:

• Creating a Positive Environment: Foster a classroom culture that encourages participation, self-expression, and respect. Create a safe space where students feel comfortable engaging in discussions and sharing their ideas.
• Behavior Management: Set clear expectations for classroom behavior and manage any disruptions, ensuring that all students can focus on their learning. Use positive reinforcement and fair discipline strategies.
• Encouraging Active Participation: Encourage students to actively participate in discussions, debates, and group activities, helping them gain confidence in expressing their ideas in both written and spoken English.

3. Assessment and Monitoring Student Progress:

• Regular Assessments: Evaluate students' understanding through tests, quizzes, assignments, essays, and oral presentations. Use a variety of assessment methods to cater to different learning styles.
• Providing Feedback: Offer timely, constructive feedback on assignments and tests, providing specific examples to help students understand their mistakes and improve their skills.
• Tracking Student Progress: Monitor individual student performance and development, adjusting teaching strategies and offering additional support for students who may be struggling.

4. Student Support and Differentiation:

• Differentiating Instruction: Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students with varying abilities, from those who are advanced to those who need additional support. This may include offering extra practice or providing enrichment opportunities for high achievers.
• Individualized Help: Offer additional support to students who need it, whether through one-on-one tutoring, group work, or by providing extra resources and exercises.
• Promoting Literacy: Foster a love for reading and writing by introducing students to age-appropriate literature, helping them develop reading strategies, and encouraging independent reading.

Desired candidate profile

Be a vocational and inspirational educator who supports an inclusive learning environment, with the ability to raise standards for all students
Be knowledgeable of and confident in the use of proven, effective teaching and learning methodologies, yet with the ability to ‘think outside of the box’ and be open to new approaches
Be fully committed to our high-performance learning philosophy (HPL) and the notion that every student can achieve
Have extremely high standards and expectations for all, and be able to work effectively under pressure with excellence as the primary goal
Be aspirational for themselves and their own development and career progression
Believe strongly in and fully support the wider extracurricular life of the school to develop fully rounded students
Be an effective team player with the ability to maintain a sense of perspective and humour.
Health, Safety, and Wellbeing:
Fostering Wellbeing: Be attentive to students’ emotional and social wellbeing, offering support when necessary, and fostering a positive, inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued and respected.
Ensuring a Safe Environment: Promote a classroom where students can express themselves freely, respecting different viewpoints while maintaining a safe, respectful atmosphere.
Key Skills and Attributes for an Effective English Teacher:
Strong Language Proficiency: A solid understanding of English grammar, vocabulary, and syntax, as well as the ability to effectively teach these concepts to students.
Literary Knowledge: A strong background in literature, including both classic and contemporary works, and an ability to introduce students to a variety of texts and genres.
Excellent Communication Skills: The ability to explain complex language and literature concepts clearly, both in written and oral forms, while engaging students in thoughtful discussions.
Patience and Empathy: Understanding that language acquisition and reading comprehension can be challenging for students, and being patient in guiding them through these processes.
Creativity: Designing engaging lessons that incorporate different teaching methods and activities, such as group discussions, debates, writing exercises, and multimedia resources.
Organization: The ability to manage lesson plans, assessments, and classroom resources effectively, while keeping track of student progress.
Adaptability: Flexibility in adjusting lessons, teaching methods, and assessments based on the needs of students and any changes to the curriculum or classroom environment.
Encouraging Critical Thinking: Helping students develop critical thinking skills, especially when analyzing literature, making inferences, and evaluating arguments.
Passion for Teaching: A genuine enthusiasm for the subject, as well as the desire to inspire and motivate students to appreciate language and literature.