English & Psychology Teacher
Job Description
Teacher of English and Psychology Key Responsibilities
- To ensure children are safe and well cared for at all times
- To plan and deliver creative and engaging lessons, ensuring that children are actively learning throughout each lesson and that every child makes as much progress as possible
- To ensure effective communication and direct the work of others, as appropriate
- To lead CAS activities, participating and leading staff training and contributing to the establishment and development of the school community
- To comply with our agreed policies and Aquila Ways
- To actively engage with our school community e.g. through newsletters, informal dialogue, reporting, supporting school functions and contributing to community and marketing activities to make The Aquila School the school of choice for our community.
- To actively participate in the performance management process of self and others
Person specification
| CRITERIA | Essential | Desirable |
| Qualifications and training | A B.Ed or subject related degree and PGCE / PGDE or equivalent with UK QTS | |
| Experience | A minimum of three years proven teaching experience up to and including GCSE English Language and English Literature | Five or more years teaching experience of the National Curriculum for England or IB. Experience of teaching IBDP English Experience of teaching GCSE psychology |
| Skills and knowledge | Inspire and engage students through innovative and interactive lessons Be responsible for the preparation, development and delivery of teaching materials and teaching programmes as appropriate Monitoring and managing student behaviour to ensure a safe and respectful learning environment Work effectively as a member of the Department team to improve the quality of teaching and learning Maintain professional relationships with students, parents and colleagues Make a positive contribution to the wider community and ethos of the school Communicate effectively with parents with regard to students’ achievements and well-being through the use of reports, parent meetings, oral feedback etc | |
