We are seeking a remarkable and visionary person to join our thriving English Department. You will have the girls’ aspirations and welfare at the heart of your vision. We are seeking someone who values kindness and generosity, who can build transformational relationships and who wants to make a difference to every individual. This is a wonderful opportunity for a highly skilled and enthusiastic Qualified Teacher of English, holding a Degree in English with a passion for their subject and a commitment to ensure that every pupil flourishes in the highly successful department. The post holder will have proven evidence of teaching English in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE).

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THE ROLE

We are seeking a remarkable and visionary person to join our thriving English Department. You will have the girls’ aspirations and welfare at the heart of your vision. We are seeking someone who values kindness and generosity, who can build transformational relationships and who wants to make a difference to every individual.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a highly skilled and enthusiastic Qualified Teacher of English, holding a Degree in English with a passion for their subject and a commitment to ensure that every pupil flourishes in the highly successful department. The post holder will have proven evidence of teaching English in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE).

Academic development is at the heart of school life, we offer an independent wide ranging curriculum, excellent teaching and a clear understanding of learning potential. With a combination of traditional and modern teaching methods, each pupil is encouraged to enjoy learning, develop her independence and succeed to the best of her ability.

The academic life of the School is overseen by the Assistant Head: Teaching and Learning and Heads of Department who ensure an up to date and challenging curriculum is in place. On-going relevant and measured assessment is essential and pupil progress is tracked to inform future teaching and learning goals.

Above all Queen Mary’s believes that the learning process must be enjoyable and engaging. Teaching and learning are supported by a wide range of resources and extra-curricular activities. The ethos and values foster an enthusiasm for lifelong learning and encourage independence of thought. The children develop self-esteem, a wide range of knowledge and essential communication, study and life skills as they progress.

All staff are expected to contribute to the wider community of this successful school.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

To be an inspiring, first class teacher who fosters a love of learning and nurtures the wellbeing of all in their care

To have prime responsibility for the educational development and pastoral care of the children within your care

To teach according to the timetable, ensuring that lessons are planned, ordered and effective.

Lessons will have clear teaching objectives and maintain pace, motivation and challenge

To know, understand and follow the subject curriculum and examination specifications

To set tasks which challenge pupils in line with growth mind-set and ensure high levels of interest in lessons and prep

To lead and share strategies for effective teaching across a wide range of ages and abilities

To use a variety of teaching methods to ensure effective learning

To be aware of the need to differentiate work and challenges according to the ability of the pupils, whilst maintaining high expectations of all and taking full account of any Special Educational Needs

To encourage children to take responsibility for their learning.

To monitor the academic progress of each child in the class. Using the School Marking Policy, work will be marked effectively and clear feedback given to pupils. Targets will be set and reviewed regularly.

To provide informative written reports on pupils’ work and progress

To maintain high levels of communication with parents regarding both pastoral and academic issues

To have appropriate and challenging expectations.

To ensure there is a safe, stimulating and well-organised learning environment for young people. The classroom area will be maintained in good order and with excellent display work

To be supportive of the School’s aims, agreed teaching styles, methods of assessment and other policies

To work as part of a team, in harmony with and for the furtherance of the School’s ethos and declared educational aims and priorities

To liaise closely with the Head of English and the Assistant Head: Teaching and Learning in reviewing, revising and implementing policies to ensure teaching and learning are the best they can be.

The duties currently assigned to this role include:

Undertake supervision duties as required

To attend staff briefings

To attend Parents’ Meetings and all major school activities, as appropriate (including INSET)

To participate in the School appraisal programme

Contribute to the marketing and promotion of the School to prospective pupils and parents

Relate to young people in an atmosphere of trust, openness and integrity and encourage a climate of mutual respect

To make a full and active contribution to the extra-curricular life of the School

To uphold the policies of the School

As a boarding and day school we maintain the traditions of boarding, working an extended teaching day. Girls from Year 8 upwards have Saturday morning lessons.

In addition to subject teaching, the new member of staff will be a Tutor. This pastoral role, played by each member of the teaching staff, is considered to be very important at Queen Mary’s. Members of the teaching staff are expected to do regular duties. Pupil Profiles are written for every pupil at the end of each term.