Teacher Of English, EPQ & Storytelling

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational English, EPQ, & Storytelling teacher. You will be responsible for the planning and delivery of the English A Level (Lit & Lang combined course), GCSE Take 2 (Language, for resit), EPQ (Artefact), and Storytelling courses, with the aim of achieving exceptional outcomes in all qualifications; and providing a high quality experience for the students on all strands of the offer.

This role will be managed by the Head of English, EPQ, & Storytelling.

Role Responsibilities will include:

• Responsibility for teaching English A Level, EPQ, GCSE & Storytelling lessons;
• Ensuring excellent T&L practice in the classroom and adherence to LSA T&L policy;
• Responsibility for ensuring students achieve at or above their target grades and demonstrate progress in their learning;
• Working with the Dept team to deliver all key activities related to the English, EPQ & Storytelling courses including; collaborative planning, ensuring high quality feedback and & engagement in lessons;
• Play an active pastoral role as an Academy tutor and ensure that the pastoral needs of our student body are supported;
• To help foster a sense of belonging for all in the LSA community;
• Actively promote the achievements of the student body;
• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all students and provide learning experiences that are personalised to their needs;
• Promotion of the English & EPQ department in a wider context, for example through running meaningful extra-curricular activities or building relationships with external organisations to provide speakers and facilitators for English & EPQ Masterclasses;
• Engage with the LSA extended day by providing/supporting opportunities for LSA’s students outside of the teaching day as identified within the school priorities.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ethnicities, of any sexual or gender identity, neuro-diverse applicants, adults of any age or religious belief and encourage applicants from people with a disability.

We are committed to diversifying the screen industries and increasing the diversity of our team is an important step towards this goal. We would especially welcome applicants who are from Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups, who are currently under-represented in our teaching staff.

For further information about the role including job description and application form please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link.