English Teacher with Pastoral Responsibility

Are you passionate about English and dedicated to empowering students to reach their full potential? We're seeking a dynamic and compassionate English Teacher with pastoral responsibility to join our vibrant community at The Rise Sixth Form.

In the Rise Sixth Form students attend lessons alongside their mainstream classmates at West Thames College in the London Borough of Hounslow. The Rise Sixth Form has specialist provision within the college and students continue to receive learning support, a social and wellbeing curriculum and pastoral support from The Rise School. Learners have the opportunity to resit Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths.

As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our students. Your role will involve planning and delivering engaging English lessons that not only meet the highest standards but also ignite a love for literature and language in our pupils. With a focus on level 2 Functional Skills in English , you'll be instrumental in ensuring that every student achieves success and progresses toward their goals.

This is a new position and will come with significant pastoral responsibility and responsibility for preparing learners for adulthood. Exact responsibilities can be agreed with the successful applicant. There is also the flexibility to make this a part-time post. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver high-quality English lessons that inspire and motivate students.
• Provide pastoral support to students, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor student progress and provide targeted intervention where necessary to ensure all students reach their full potential.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative teaching strategies and resources.
• Support the delivery of our preparation for adulthood curriculum

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• The chance to work with motivated students who are eager to learn and succeed.

Closing Date- 21st October 2024

Interview Date- week commencing 21st October 2024

Start Date- January 2025

 The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit. 

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.