Teacher of English (maternity cover)

We expect to appoint someone who is: - knowledgeable and passionate about English, and all aspects of English education; - ideally able to teach Key Stages, 3, 4 & 5; - able to enthuse, engage, motivate and challenge students; - have the highest expectations for all young people;  - able to work innovatively to raise achievement at all levels; - self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills; - able to work as part of a team yet has individual skills and initiative. In return we offer: - an English Department with a clear sense of purpose, vision and energy; - a commitment to strive for excellence within a supportive ethos where students and their learning is at the centre of everything we do; - the opportunity to work in a school where all staff are viewed as part of the family; - excellent schemes of learning and pre-planned resources to support workload reduction; - an organisation where curriculum design and innovation are valued and respected with the freedom to experiment in your own classroom - relevant, effective CPD to allow appropriate career progression. Education South West is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service