English Teacher

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Job description

Location: Dunstable, Bedfordshire
Start Date: January 2025
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate English Teacher to join our dynamic team at an Alternative Provision School in Dunstable. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students who may face barriers to mainstream education. You will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality English education, nurturing academic progress, and supporting the holistic development of students with diverse and complex needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons tailored to the individual learning needs of students.
• Support students with behavioral, emotional, and social difficulties, ensuring they are able to access and engage with the curriculum.
• Use a range of teaching strategies to motivate and inspire students, fostering a love for English literature and language.
• Assess and track student progress, setting challenging but achievable targets.
• Work collaboratively with other staff members, including teaching assistants, SEN specialists, and pastoral staff to provide a holistic approach to student development.
• Maintain a positive, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Implement individual learning plans (ILPs) and support the personalized learning journey of each student.
• Participate in the wider school community, contributing to extracurricular activities and school initiatives.
• Liaise with parents/carers, external agencies, and stakeholders to support the progress and well-being of students.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching English at KS3 and KS4 level.
• Proven ability to work effectively with students who have special educational needs (SEN), including social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges.
• Strong classroom management skills, with experience of working in a challenging environment.
• A genuine commitment to inclusive education and a desire to support all students to achieve their full potential.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience working in alternative provision, pupil referral units (PRUs), or similar settings.
• Knowledge of restorative approaches and trauma-informed teaching practices.
• Experience in implementing behavior management strategies.

Personal Attributes:

• Resilient, adaptable, and able to maintain a positive approach in a challenging environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with students, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach to teaching.

How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

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