English Teacher

English Teacher

Salary: Main Scale. Full-time permanent role

Required from 8^th April 2024

Suitable for ECT's

Parkside Middle School is a thriving and vibrant middle school, for pupils aged 9-13, in the heart of Bromsgrove. It is a high performing, oversubscribed school that received a ‘Good’ judgement for ‘Overall Effectiveness’ and an ‘Outstanding’ judgement for ‘Personal Development’ from its most recent Ofsted inspection (September 2019).

We are committed to providing the highest quality of education that enables pupils to excel academically, through the delivery of strong teaching supported by expert subject leads. We pride ourselves on success in developing pupils’ character, so they become socially and emotionally aware, confident young people.

We are looking to appoint an ambitious, innovative, expert English teacher with the passion and ability to inspire young people and instil a love of English – recognising its importance as an academic subject, as well as its relevance in perceiving and questioning the wider world. We are looking for an inspirational candidate with proven experience in KS3 (ECT’s are welcome to apply). The ideal candidate will be someone who sets high expectations for children, makes learning enjoyable, ensures that every child is valued and is supported to take opportunities to reach their potential.

Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to ensure that each unique child has opportunities to interact in positive relationships, whilst embracing the development of all aspects of their learning. The ability to work as part of a team is essential. The candidate will need to demonstrate strong subject knowledge in English and an excellent understanding of teaching, learning and assessment.

You will have: 

• Energy, enthusiasm, creativity and talent.
• Motivation and high expectations for achievement.
• A desire to make a positive difference to the lives of the pupils, forming strong mutually respectful relationships.
• Commitment to working as part of a team and in partnership with parents.

In return we can offer you:

• A modern environment for teaching and learning.
• A positive, welcoming and supportive community of ambitious and dedicated staff, children, parents and governors, where respect and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.

• The opportunity to teach alongside talented teachers delivering lessons to consistently high standards.
• Well behaved, friendly pupils who are eager to learn.
• Excellent induction and a strong commitment to your career and professional development.
• An opportunity to work in a school that is part of a secure pyramid of schools, working exceptionally closely with feeder first schools and high schools and the Spire Trust Learning Partnership.

Applications must be on official Worcestershire County Council job application forms obtained through the school. CV’s will not be accepted. Informal visits to the school are both welcomed and encouraged, and prospective applicants should contact the Business Manager by email or telephone to request an information pack or to arrange a suitable time for a visit.

Email   office@parkside.worcs.sch.uk

Tel       01527 873660

Web     www.parkside.worcs.sch.uk

Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 22^nd January 2024

Interviews to be held on Thursday 1^st February 2024

Safeguarding statement:

Parkside Middle School an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and the PREVENT strategy and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. There is an expectation that all staff are committed to the promotion of fundamental British values.

The successful applicant will have to undertake an Enhanced DBS check