Drama / Literature-in-English Teacher at The Riverbank School

Key Responsibilities

• To teach the relevant subject and stimulate as well as maintain students’ curiosity in designated Literature-in-English.
• To develop students’ familiarity, competence and confidence in Literature-in-English.
• To provide challenge for every student and encourage them to achieve their potential in Literature-in-English
• To contribute and engage in extra-curricular activities within Literature-in-English.
• To encourage all students to be actively engaged in their own learning and in reviewing their progress against targets, taking into consideration the differing ability of students and differentiating work accordingly.
• To deal with inappropriate behavior quickly and effectively according to the school policy.
• To set appropriate tasks and challenges for homework according to the published timetable, and ensure that it is regularly marked with constructive feedback.
• To keep careful records of student progress in line with departmental and school policy.
• To ensure that there is a high standard of display work in the classroom, which is changed frequently.
• To keep work areas tidy and well organized.
• To attend scheduled meetings in the Department and School.
• To work with colleagues in the Department to formulate plans which have coherence and relevance to the needs of the individual students and to the aims and objectives of the School
• To maintain good order and discipline among the students, safeguarding their health and safety.
• Contribute to the development and coordination of a particular area of the curriculum.
• To ensure that school policies are reflected in daily practice.
• To continue professional development, maintaining a portfolio of training undertaken.
• To support the Head of School in promoting the ethos of the school.
• To promote the welfare of children and to support the school in safeguarding children through relevant policies and procedures.
• To promote equality as an integral part of the role and to be courteous to colleagues, visitors, treating everyone with fairness and dignity.
• To recognise health and safety is a responsibility of every employee, to take reasonable care of self and others and to comply with the Schools Health and Safety policy and any school-specific procedures / rules that apply to this role.

Job Requirements

• A good Educational Degree in the relevant field from a recognized Tertiary Institution.
• PGDE / PGCE / Montessori Diploma or any Professional Certification is a major advantage
• Membership of TRCN is compulsory.
• Evidence of prior experience as an excellent Subject Teacher and strong subject knowledge across Key Stages.
• Must be IGCSE certified.
• Must be enthusiastic, result-driven and committed to raising the level of student achievement.
• Must exhibit strong and passionate understanding of education and of curriculum development
• Effective time management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Demonstrable IT literacy to oversee reporting and communication systems.