Qualifications

• QTS status
• Degree in English or a related subject

Work related Experience and Associated Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning strategies that improve progress in English at KS3, KS4, and KS5
• Experience of setting high expectations to engage and motivate students
• Ability to encourage and maintain a high standard of discipline in the classroom through quality teaching, developing positive relationships and effective classroom management
• Ability to use a range of appropriate teaching and learning strategies, supported by research, to ensure students across the ability range make progress in line with expectations
• Ability to set clear and appropriate targets, feed back to students, parents and carers and make use of assessment information to promote student attainment and progress, and to plan future learning
• Ability to reflect on own practice and a desire to improve as a practitioner

Personal Skills and Attributes

• A positive and kind attitude that brings the best out of others
• Determination to encourage the highest quality of learning experience for all students
• Ability to establish good and productive working relationships, and work well in a team
• Ability to communicate effectively to staff, students, parents, orally and in writing
• Able to empathise with young people and yet be firm, fair and consistent when dealing with them
• Enthusiasm, personal dynamism, resilience and stamina
• Be accountable for student wellbeing and progress
• A high level of organisation with the ability to meet deadlines
• Take risks and embrace new ideas
• Lead by example and go the extra mile
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Sense of humour and perspective
• A commitment to equal opportunities
• Lead by example showing clearly an understanding of the values of the Nolan Principles, i.e. selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership

Walsall Academy is committed to safeguarding our students and all posts will require enhanced DBS check and standard pre-employment checks. Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) 2024, refers to the role of online searches as part of due diligence within the recruitment process. In response, all short-listed candidates will undergo an online search prior to interview.