Teacher of English & Drama

This post is for a teacher of English and Drama at Belle Vue Girls' Academy, starting in January 2027. The core of the work is planning and delivering lessons to the subject curriculum, giving students verbal and written feedback, and setting and monitoring homework. The role also carries form tutor duties, pastoral support, delivery of the Personal Development curriculum and remote learning when students are absent.

An enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK are required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

• Plan and deliver lessons and resources in line with the subject curriculum, suited to students' age and ability
• Set high expectations and make learning engaging, challenging and focused on aspirational targets
• Provide Quality First Teaching so that all learners' needs are met and barriers to learning are removed
• Manage the classroom environment, equipment and resources safely and effectively
• Maintain positive relationships and discipline under the school's Positive Behaviour Strategy
• Recognise and reward students under the school's Recognition and Rewards strategy
• Give regular verbal feedback to students and written feedback on assessments and exams
• Set and monitor homework where appropriate, and provide remote learning when students are absent
• Communicate with colleagues about students' learning, progress and additional needs
• Report to parents in writing and in person, and plan enrichment activities and supervise trips
• Act as form tutor: provide pastoral support, follow tutor routines and deliver the Personal Development curriculum
• Attend meetings and training, engage in appraisal and CPD, follow academy policies, report safeguarding concerns to the DSL and carry out other reasonable duties set by the Headteacher

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK