Teacher - English

About the Role

At The School of Engineering, an opportunity has become available for two full time English teachers, to work with our 16–18-year-old Engineering students, at The Printworks campus. Our ideal candidate will be able to deliver engaging, innovative and creative English lessons that incorporate Engineering and motor vehicle concepts. We are a department that nurture and develop those new to teaching as well as more experienced teachers.

What You Will Do

• Plan, prepare and develop schemes of work, session plans, teaching and learning resources, learning and assessment plans.
• Deliver and assess essential knowledge and understanding to learners.
• Create individual SMART learning targets linked to learner study programme/course.
• Be responsible for recording student progress.
• Maintain and update knowledge of the subject and / or vocational area.

About You

• Must have a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE) and a relevant highest level vocational qualification or degree in teaching subject - English.
• Up to date subject knowledge and recent delivery in the Further Education or school sector.
• Previous experience of delivering teaching in relevant subject areas (PGCE teaching placements/experience would also qualify here) which demonstrates active learning and differentiated teaching styles.
• Experience of positively managing student progression, advice and guidance in a school or Further Education setting
• Experience of setting appropriate SMART targets to ensure progression of learners
• Ability to plan and deliver quality teaching across identified modules
• Ability to inspire and motivate learners to achieve their optimum
• Exceptional verbal /written communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).

Support Staff 27 days (increasing to 32 days after 5 years service)

Academic 37 days

Senior Management 37 days

• Generous Pension schemes

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities- this will vary depending on role requirements