Teacher of English

The Bolsover School have a fantastic opportunity for a Teacher of English to join their dedicated team.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Qualified teacher status
• Degree or equivalent
• Successful teaching experience of both English Language and Literature across 11-16 age and full ability range
• Knowledge of:
  • How using data can improve student achievement
  • A variety of English curricular and recent changes to the curriculum
  • Effective use of classroom support for students with additional needs
• Knowledge of current educational issues
• Evidence of participation in recent professional development particularly related to English
• Passion to make a difference to pupils’ learning in English
• Ability to be a team member
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good ICT skills
• Energy, drive and dynamism
• Ability to motivate and challenge
• Ability to be self-critical and accept criticism positively
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent behaviour management techniques and the ability to maintain high standards of discipline