Secondary English Teacher – KS4 and KS5

About the role

The British School of Geneva is looking for a Secondary English Teacher for KS4 and KS5, teaching English Language and Literature. The role may include a curriculum leadership position for the right candidate. Duties can be adapted by the Principal and are reviewed within the school's development plan and performance management cycle.

Key responsibilities

• Teach high-impact English Language and Literature lessons, including exam classes, coursework delivery, collation and marking
• Follow syllabuses and schemes of learning, with strong knowledge of British public examinations and the national curriculum; knowledge of the Pearson Edexcel curriculum is an asset
• Plan visits, activities, trips, speakers and fieldwork relevant to English, in agreement with the Curriculum Lead
• Communicate with parents and pupils on curriculum, teaching, pastoral and learning matters
• Mark regularly and promptly, assess pupils' progress against prior attainment and use information to extend achievement
• Prepare schemes of work and set homework regularly, and produce detailed pupil reports on request
• Take part in department meetings, parent-teacher-student meetings and extra-curricular provision, including advising A-level students on university applications and running help clubs
• Promote pupil achievements and career opportunities in English for the School Newsletter

Required profile

• Minimum of three years of English teaching experience in a UK state or independent school or recognised international school teaching the British Curriculum (ECTs are not suitable)
• English language, literature or humanities degree
• Experience teaching at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, with a track record of excellent GCSE and A-level results
• Experience teaching EAL and SEND students
• Active approaches to learning English and use of drama in the classroom; experience teaching drama is an asset

Required skills

• Knowledge of the English National Curriculum, GCSE English Language and Literature, and UK/International exam boards such as AQA, OCR or Pearson Edexcel
• Effective communication with pupils, colleagues and parents, and teamwork
• Commitment to an interconnected curriculum and to safeguarding, diversity, equity and inclusion