Teacher of English Language and Literature

Role Description

The English Teacher delivers International GCSE and Key Stage 3 lessons according to the Pearson Edexcel British curriculum during the academic year. At Kings, the focus is very much on small classes and on providing high levels of individual help and support. On average, a class will consist of 10–16 students. At such an intense and significant period in a student’s life, you will play a crucial role in their development. Kings Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Kings Tirana is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Duties and responsibilities

    The successful applicant for this post will be expected to:

  • To ensure that all lessons are planned with clear aims and learning objectives
  • To ensure that all lessons are delivered in line with the departmental schemes of work and school policies
  • To take into account the differing ability lessons of students and differentiate work accordingly
  • To take into account and be sensitive to the language and cultural challenges students may face
  • To encourage all students to become independent learners and be actively engaged in their own learning
  • To ensure that all students are known by name and that the classroom atmosphere is positive at all times
  • To check that all subject matter is effectively communicated and understood by all groups of students.
  • To keep careful records of student progress in line with departmental and school policy
  • To build positive relationships with students and parents and keep parents informed on the academic progress of their child/children and other related matters
  • To ensure that there is a high standard of display work in the classroom, which is changed frequently
  • To keep work areas tidy and well organised
  • To attend meetings in the Academic Department
  • To make a positive contribution to the efficient running of the Department, including setting and marking examinations, attending departmental meetings, and undertaking administrative and other tasks as delegated by the Director of Academic Programmes
  • To enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the Academic Department and through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observation, and collaborative teaching
  • Participate in training for subject tutors on methodology for teaching international students
  • To support the school's aims and objectives for teaching and learning
  • Keep work areas tidy and well organised.

Person specification

Kings Tirana is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The right person for the position will:

    • have excellent academic qualifications and subject knowledge
    • be adept at producing and sharing teaching resources
    • be an innovative classroom teacher capable of helping to develop a syllabus that brings their subject to life for our students
    • deliver dynamic and effective lessons to the full age and range of students
    • communicate well with international students

How to apply:

To apply for this position or to request further information, please contact: careers@kingstirana.com

Applications should be made : As soon as possible

Interviews will commence: As soon as application has been received and considered.

Successful appointment will be dependent upon:

  • Enhanced DBS check
  • Satisfactory references (including confirmation of no child safeguarding concerns)

Kings Tirana is an Equal Opportunities employer and we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment process.

It is Kings Tirana’s policy not to communicate further with applicants other than those who are shortlisted for a position.