English Teacher

WE'RE RECRUITING FOR JANUARY 2026 Purpose of Role The purpose of the ISP Teacher role is to drive improvements in student learning and professional practice, creating a positive and effective environment that supports academic and personal growth. This role is key to enhancing student outcomes, fostering professional development, and contributing to the overall improvement of the school. Responsible To Head of Department ISP Principles Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential Safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately. Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well‑being of self and others. Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community. Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools. Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement. Key Responsibilities Atmosphere. You enable students to learn in a safe, open, caring, collaborative and inclusive atmosphere. Your students feel confident to have open and honest conversations about their learning and how they can get better. You create a positive atmosphere by building relationships, behaviours, and inclusive learning experiences that support a good struggle for all your learners. You engage in professional and respectful dialogue with colleagues and the wider school and ISP communities about learning and teaching, with a shared commitment to getting better. Shared Ideas. You know and model your school’s values and contribute to its mission and vision through your daily actions. Through all aspects of learning and teaching, you create a strong sense of shared behaviours and purpose for learners and their learning. A Focus on Learners and Learning. You put learners and their learning first. Your understanding of the difference between learning and the factors that affect learning enables you to plan and support a good struggle for all your students to get better. You are committed to your personal and professional learning and development, engaging in a series of learning visits and inquiries with colleagues and leaders to support your ongoing self‑evaluation. You are an active and valued member of dynamic learning communities. Learning and Teaching. You put learners and their learning first in your design and facilitation of learning outcomes, content and experiences, which are underpinned by positive and supportive relationships. You understand the types and phases of learning and apply your knowledge, skills and understanding of these to effectively facilitate learning, teaching and assessing to meet the personalised needs of each student. You empower students to lead their own learning, supporting them to monitor, assess and adjust their learning in response to feedback. You continuously inquire into the process of learning, making evidence‑informed decisions and taking action to further improve learning and teaching. Evidence of Learning. You gather, document and analyse evidence of learning from various sources and use this to identify targets and action steps for improving learning. You support students in knowing the different ways their learning can be evidenced and how to use feedback and learning advice to get better. Evidence enables you to make secure judgments about your students’ learning in line with their personal learning goals, age and stage appropriate expectations, and local, national and international benchmarking. You document and share evidence of learning to answer the questions: “What are my students learning?” and “How do I know?”. Leadership for Learning. You see yourself as a leader for learning and demonstrate the same vision, values and commitment as school leaders to support students to continuously learn and get better. You take responsibility for where students are now with their learning and the targets and action steps needed to improve. You support students to become leaders of their own learning by helping them develop their voice, choice and ownership of their learning process. Learning Spaces. You create and use spaces to support and demonstrate the school’s shared ideas about learners and learning and the ways in which students are getting better. You ensure learning spaces (physical and digital) are safe, collaborative, accessible and inclusive, and enable students to play an active role in their development. In Partnership with Parents and Carers. You work in partnership with parents and carers, communicating with them regularly about their child’s learning, inviting their feedback and using this feedback to improve learning. You help parents and carers understand the school’s shared ideas about learners and learning in ways that help them to engage confidently when talking about what their child is getting better at, what their next steps are and how they will be supported at home. You ensure that the individual needs of parents and carers are understood and that they feel informed and involved as valued members of the school’s learning community. Improvement Planning. You are committed to learning and getting better and ensure this improvement happens strategically and effectively. You are active and accountable for your contribution in setting your own professional goals, targets and action steps that focus on improving learning and gathering evidence to demonstrate these. You contribute to department and school learning improvement planning where possible and view the school’s learning improvement plan as the central focus for getting better together. ISP Core Competencies Curious and agile: Curious and self‑motivated, they explore, question, and adapt while balancing patience and action. Open‑minded and innovative, they challenge traditions and embrace new perspectives. Creative Problem‑Solver: Tackles challenges systematically, encourages innovation, and identifies risks with mitigation plans. Empathetic and emotionally intelligent: They excel at teamwork, build trust, and motivate others while practicing self‑reflection and emotional regulation to foster strong connections. Collaborative & Communicative: They communicate openly and professionally, listen actively, adapt to others, share knowledge, and resolve conflicts constructively. Amazing Learner: Manages personal development, is open about areas for improvement, and builds complementary skillsets within the team. Resilient: Practices self‑care, uses inner strength in challenging times, and recovers positively from setbacks. Technologically Literate: Stays updated with technology trends, demonstrates an adaptive tech mindset, and assesses the impact of new technologies. Values Driven: Role models ISP Principles, prioritises well‑being, and demonstrates a multicultural mindset. Skills, Qualifications And Experience Required QTS (Qualified teacher Status) or PGCE Degree or equivalent in relevant subjects(s) Good up‑to‑date subject knowledge and practical skills Successful secondary teaching experience Ability to motivate children of differing abilities Knowledge of the National Curriculum and exam specifications Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively Enthusiasm and a passion for learning A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all staff, pupils and parents and promoting the ethos and values of the school An approachable manner and excellent interpersonal skills ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles ISP is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history. ISP Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high‑performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio‑economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr