Teacher of English (January 2025)

We are seeking a well-qualified and highly motivated graduate to inspire and educate in this key academic area from January 2025. The successful applicant will be expected to teach English and English Literature to pupils of all abilities throughout the school.

This is a chance to be part of a happy, highly successful school community, located by the sea in the heart of a vibrant town. Accommodation may be available.

A willingness to play a full part in the school’s extensive extra-curricular programme is expected.

Statutory induction is provided for ECTs. The post may also suit someone seeking a first move, or a high calibre graduate without a formal teaching qualification.

1. Job Title: Teacher of English

2. Responsible to: The Head of English

3. Job Summary: To teach English to pupils of all abilities throughout the school. To play a full role in the development of pupils by contributing to the academic, pastoral and co-curricular life of the College.

4. Duties and Responsibilities

Academic

To teach English to GCSE and A-level as arranged by the Head of Department (HoD) and the Deputy Head (Academic)
To prepare and teach lessons in accordance with programmes of study and schemes of work drawn up by the HoD.
To plan lessons such that there is variety, challenge and measurable progress in pupil learning.
To expect and promote the highest standards of pupil behaviour both in and out of the classroom.
To provide differentiated activities to ensure that learning is appropriate and accessible to all.
To set and mark prep in accordance with College and Department policy.
To keep up to date records of pupil progress, sanctions and rewards.
To make a contribution to the strategic development of the department.
To promote and support the wider work of the department through enrichment activities.
To make regular formative assessment of pupil progress through the eRC system as scheduled by the Deputy Head (Academic).
To attend INSET and seek opportunities for CPD in consultation with the HoD and the Head of Staff Development.
To attend parents meetings and other academic events as requested by the Headmaster or other member(s) of the Senior Management Team.
To assist in the setting and marking of internal examinations as requested by the HoD.
To assist in the marking and moderation of coursework, controlled assessment etc. as requested by the HoD.
To attend department meetings as requested by the HoD.
To attend staff meetings as requested by the Headmaster.
To carry out any other duties associated with the role as requested by the Headmaster or Senior Management Team.
Pastoral

To promote and uphold the College’s core values both in and out of the classroom.
To support the development of all pupils through the unspoken curriculum (the way pupils learn to treat each other and the way they are expected to behave).
To be a tutor in a day or boarding house as directed by the Deputy Head (Pastoral).
To act as tutor to a group of tutees as directed by the Housemaster or Housemistress (Hsm).
To hold regular meetings with tutees to discuss academic progress and any pastoral issues.
To discuss eRCs with tutees and comment as appropriate.
To support the Hsm and House by attending house activities and events.
To support tutees in their wider College lives.
To attend chapel alongside tutees at weekly chapel services and any other school congregational events as requested by the Second Master.
Co-curricular

To play an active role supporting the games and activities programme as directed by the Deputy Head (Co-curriculum).
To provide team /activity lists and carry out other administrative tasks as requested by the Deputy Head (Co-curricular) or the Director of Sport.
To attend INSET and other training courses as appropriate.
To play a role supporting either the CCF or Service (S@S) programme
Safeguarding

The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Statement and staff code of conduct at all times.
If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School they must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead or, if they are the School’s DSL, to the Headmaster and relevant agencies.
In making the appointment the Headmaster will have regard to the experience and potential specifically exhibited by candidates. The exact delineation of responsibilities will be determined by the strengths and interests of the appointee.

This job description may be altered to meet changing educational context at the discretion of the College.

5. Person Specification

a) Education and Training

Essential:

Educated to good degree standard (or equivalent) in English or a closely related discipline
Evidence of continuous personal and/or professional development
Desirable:

Teaching qualification
Higher degree
b) Knowledge and Experience

Essential:

An ability to teach English to GCSE and A-level
Involvement in, and support for, co-curricular activities relevant to the College
Desirable:

Schools experience
Experience of working in a boarding/residential environment
Experience in academic leadership
Experience of teaching English as a second language
c) Skills

Essential:

Excellent communication and listening skills
Strong organisational and administrative skills
A high level of ICT competency
An inclusive manner and the ability to work in a team
The ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative feedback; to monitor and evaluate
d) Personal Qualities

Essential:

A belief in the College’s core values and the determination to uphold them
An ability to set deadlines, meet them and manage expectation against them
An ability to build, foster and sustain positive relationships with all in the College community
Patience, compassion, courage, resolve and objectivity.
Dedication, loyalty, commitment and positivity
Capacity for hard work
Being a positive role model for all in the College community by virtue of approachability, personal conduct and standards of expectation.
6. Salary and Conditions

The College has its own salary scale and the successful applicant will be remunerated at a level representing their qualifications, skills and experience. Specifics of this can be discussed with the Headmaster at interview.

The College offers generous packages of additional benefits and pay; all staff are on a salary scale above the national average and have opportunities for salary progression. The College participates in the Teachers’ Superannuation Scheme administered by the TPA.

Accommodation may be available. The successful candidate will also benefit from a generous rate for the education of their own children, both at the College and at St. Andrews Prep.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory medical disclosure, an enhanced check with the DBS and any other pre-employment checks deemed necessary by the College.

The College is a non-smoking establishment and an equal opportunities employer.

7. How to Apply

To apply, please visit https://(url removed)/contact/eastbourne-college-vacancies and click the Apply Now button to complete the required application form.

A letter of application (addressed to the Headmaster), evidencing your suitability for the post against the job description and person specification described above, and an up-to-date CV should be uploaded with this online application form.

Please also provide the contact details of three referees, one of whom should be your current employer.

All applications must be received by Friday 31 May 2024.

Interviews week commencing 10 June 2024.

Early applications are encouraged. Applications will be considered upon receipt, and we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy

Safeguarding statement

Eastbourne College (Incorporated) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

Post holders will be engaging in regulated activity.

All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Charity is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Eastbourne College (Incorporated) welcomes applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our pupil intake. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils.

Eastbourne College (Incorporated) is a non-smoking establishment