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The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues in the department to develop strategies for the written and oral analysis of texts from a range of literary and non-literary genres. Working as a team, teachers will design analytical and creative assignments that will foster an in-depth understanding of literature and themes that are relevant to the wider community. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of assessment for learning and scaffolded writing instruction.  \nGeneral Responsibilities:  \n● Deliver lessons to mixed ability English classes, no larger than 16 students per class and 5 sections of teaching (fulfilling “The Teacher Professional Standards”outlined below);  \n● Differentiate tasks and work to suit the needs of individual students;  \n● Team teach with another Upper School teacher in the department;  \n● Plan, prepare, set class and homework assignments and tests;  \n● Write unit plans using backwards design;  \n● Calculate and assign grades and written comments for students;  \n● Act pastorally in an advisory capacity to a group of about 6-8 students, usually of the same grade;  \n● Attend departments meetings, student meetings, faculty meetings and parent/teacher conferences;  \n● Participate in Curriculum Development, Professional Development and Safeguarding meetings;  \n● Supervise 1 study hall or lunch-time supervision across campus per week; and  \n● Supervise an after school extra-curricular activity two days per week.  \nSafeguarding Responsibilities:  \n● To know the identity of the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead and the Safeguarding team;  \n● Proactively be alert to indicators of potential safeguarding issues and report these immediately in accordance with the School’s procedure;  \n● Be aware of the School’s Safeguarding Policy and to follow its requirements;  \n● Attend training relating to Safeguarding of Children;  \n● Engage in safe practice and professional conduct to safeguard children to mitigate against the potential for misunderstandings or situations being misconstrued;  \n● Create safe and secure learning environments.  \nThe School is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. 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