English Teacher - Richmond

English Teacher – Full-time – Short-term – ASAP start – Richmond

Role: English Teacher

Phase: KS3, KS4 and KS5

Location: Richmond-Upon-Thames, London

Start date: ASAP

End date: 13^th December 2024 – likely to be extended through to the spring term

About the School

At Clarus Education, we are supporting an all girls’, independent, faith school, which is set beside the river Thames, in Twickenham, Richmond. The school have a happy, vibrant community where they grow in self-confidence and experience success.

The school aims to form young women of confidence and compassion, ready for service and leadership in the world and fulfil their mission through these values:

Community: a place of cheerfulness, dignity and tolerance, where all are welcome

Faith: a Christ-centred school with time for reflection; a culture of gratitude and friendship

Courage: with self-knowledge, resilience and integrity, and a readiness for challenge

Scholarship: where gifts are developed through curiosity, imagination and ambition

Service: commitment to others, to stewardship, and to justice and hope for all

What we are looking for:

• Someone with a confident understanding of the curriculum and the ability to inspire students through their passion and knowledge for English
• Applications are welcome from qualified teachers with UK QTS who have a minimum of 2 years teaching experience
• A successful teacher who believes in bringing out the best in every student
• A qualified teacher who is confident to teach History to KS3, KS4 and KS5 students

Qualifications and Experience

• A honours degree related to English
• Have a secure knowledge and understanding of the English curriculum and related pedagogy
• An awareness of the impact that their subject can make to the whole school
• QTS
• Ability to teach English to KS3, KS4 & KS5 is essential

Professional Attributes

• Highly motivated and willingness to continue learning
• Resilient and responds well to challenge
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player
• Initiative
• Able to prioritise

Personal Qualities

• Enthusiasm, drive and a love for the job
• Clear vision and an innovative approach for learning & teaching
• A passion for ensuring all aspects of school life demonstrate integrity and respect
• Commitment to a high-profile presence in and around the school
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to organise, plan and prioritise time effectively
• Willingness to challenge others to produce positive outcomes
• Flexibility, adaptability and creativity

If you are interested in this English Teacher opportunity, tours & interviews can be arranged ASAP.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful Teacher of English will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

To apply for this English Teacher opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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English Teacher – Full-time – Short-term – ASAP start – Richmond