Are you passionate about making a positive impact on young people's lives? Are you eager to support their educational journey and help them achieve their full potential?
This is an outstanding opportunity for an exceptionally talented individual to teach English and Media Studies within our thriving and dynamic college. The successful applicant will have a passion for their subject and have an understanding of the strategies required to motivate and inspire students who can contribute to an excellent team achieving equally impressive results. Applicants must have excellent subject knowledge.
About you
The successful candidate will have insight and enthusiasm; should be willing to adopt an innovative approach to curriculum planning and be committed to using a wide range of approaches to support students making progress in and out of lessons. In return we can offer you a friendly and supportive environment with excellent professional development opportunities.
Above all else, the successful candidate should be enthusiastic about their work with young people and have a genuine concern for their development as individuals.
About the role
There is a friendly and professional atmosphere within the department and a strong emphasis on encouraging positive rapport between staff and students in the pursuit of academic success. There is a wealth of experience and professional knowledge and an encouragement to undertake CPD.
Experience of teaching A level English Language is essential as this will be a key aspect of this role. You will also be teaching GCSE English and A-Level Media Studies. It is desirable if you also have experience teaching both English Language and Literature.
The post is suitable for both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers and is due to start in August / September 2024 ready for the new academic year.
About us
Improving professional practice and pedagogy is key to our work. We see professional development for all associate and teaching staff as the foundation of our success. Whatever post you are applying for, you will be well supported in your professional development.
Our vision is to be a welcoming and transformative sixth form college where every member of our community flourishes and achieves their full potential. All of our teachers play a key role in fulfilling that vision by contributing to a culture of high achievement, intellectual rigour and exceptional teaching and learning.
Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, we may shortlist, interview or close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
St Brendan's Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.