English Literature Teacher 80-100%
This is a maternity cover for one year, starting January 2025.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Teach English across all Secondary English National Curriculum key stages, from Year 7 to GCSE (Language and Literature), and A Level.
Lead, motivate and inspire others, generating an enthusiasm for your subject amongst students and colleagues.
Audit, manage, organise and develop suitable resources for teaching and learning, and ensure that your students excel in their exams.
Plan, implement and keep under review schemes of work and assessment for the subject which :
- include opportunities for links across the curriculum;
- support creativity, challenge, opportunity, variety and high expectations for all students;
- include opportunities for learning outside the classroom environment and for making use of links with people or organisations outside the school;
consider the best use for ICT for learning and teaching.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning, supporting and advising colleagues and sharing good practice.
Keep abreast of developments in education, continuously looking to strengthen your own knowledge, understanding and expertise.
Take an active role in the pastoral care of all students with whom you come into contact, helping to monitor behaviour, relationships, personal and social development.
Be enthusiastic and proactive in your attitude to the role.
PERSON SPECIFICATION :
PGCE or equivalent
Sound knowledge of the English National Curriculum
Proven track record teaching the English National Curriculum to GCSE and A Level in a high performing Secondary school, ideally in an international school setting
Fluent in English - strong verbal and written communication skills
Confident liaising with the wider community, including external professionals and parents
Right to work in Switzerland.
THE POSITION OFFERS :
Competitive salary and benefits
Wonderful students and parent community
Supportive environment and continuous professional development
After-school care for Primary-age children until 18 : 00
Free parking
SAFER RECRUITMENT :
GES is committed to equalities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We welcome applications from suitable candidates no matter their gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.
Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, enhanced national / international criminal records checks and prohibition from teaching checks.
HOW TO APPLY :
Applications should be made in English and consist of your CV and a covering letter (no more than one side of A4) outlining how you meet the personal specification.
Deadline for applications : Monday 25th November 2024
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