English Teacher

Salary - From £32,000 per year (based on experience and qualifications)
1.00ftc – Hours 8.30am – 17.00pm

Main purpose of the role
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate English Teacher to join our team at INWS, an Independent Special school for SEMH students. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing and delivering high-quality English curriculum for both KS3 and KS4 as well as supporting students with SEMH needs to achieve their full potential in literacy skills.
Key Duties
Key Responsibilities:
•    Work from a carefully designed curriculum that promotes literacy, creativity, and academic progress for all students.
Teaching and Learning
•    Monitor and assess student progress in English, using data to inform teaching strategies and interventions
•    Foster a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment, using trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches
Collaboration and Pastoral Support
•    Work collaboratively with pastoral teams to address barriers to learning and promote emotional resilience
•    Take part in literacy events, competitions, and enrichment activities to inspire students and foster a love of learning.
Skills and Competencies
•    Strong subject knowledge and understanding of the English curriculum, including current best practises and research.
•    Excellent teaching and assessment skills, with the ability to adapt to the needs of SEMH students.
•    Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and families.
•    Data analysis and interpretation skills, to use assessment information to inform teaching and learning.
•    Commitment to continuous professional development and a willingness to share best practises with colleagues.
•    Ability to foster a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment, using trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches.
•    Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.

The English Teacher will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.
Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the English Teacher will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher.

Closing Date: 07th February 2025
Interviews: w/c 10th February 2025

An application form and a letter of application detailing your eligibility for the post must be completed and emailed to: schooloffice@impactnorthwestschools.org.uk or posted to Mrs Jayne Jones, Impact North West Schools, Tower House, Tower Road, Birkenhead, CH41 1FF
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SAFER RECRUITMENT STATEMENT
Impact North West Schools (INWS) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its school. INWS complies with the statutory legislative requirements and guidance that seeks to protect children including ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance’. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. 
Equal Opportunities
INWS recognises the value of, and seeks to achieve, a diverse workforce which includes people from all backgrounds.
INWS takes positive steps to create an employment culture in which people feel confident of being treated with fairness, dignity and tolerance irrespective of their individual differences.
This commitment extends beyond the relationship between and conduct of employees and potential employees, to the whole community.
INWS is committed to the elimination of unlawful discrimination and to the promotion of good relations between all.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Level CRB check.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability