Teacher of English - Croesyceiliog Comprehensive School
Our English department hosts a dedicated team of enthusiastic professionals whose aim is to drive our passion for excellent communication skills throughout the school. This is supported by the wider school community which is wholly focused on providing every opportunity for pupils to perform to their very best.
English is taught as a subject across Key Stage 3. We are very proud of our new concept driven approach to the curriculum. At KS4 the school follows the WJEC specification for English Language and English Literature. All lessons are taught across well-equipped classrooms. The department has very high expectations of pupils which is evident in their excellent standards at GCSE which are higher than the Welsh average and the LEA, guided by a talented Director of Language, Literacy and Communication and their team.
Within our Literacy Language and Communication AOLE team, there is a wealth of experience, good practice and commitment. We have one Leader of Faculty who oversees three Lead Practitioners for English, Welsh and MFL. The faculty works closely together, believing in collaboration and the sharing of ideas to develop professional expertise in order to enhance the learning experience of our pupils.
All new members of staff receive a very strong programme of induction, which includes an allocated member of staff to support with the operational elements of joining a new school, as well as a tailored support package to meet individual needs. All teaching staff are also issued with a school 2-in-1 laptop device.
The right candidate will be expected to contribute to the development of the curriculum in line with Curriculum for Wales and teach across both key stages. Our aim at Croesyceiliog is to imbue pupils with our ethos of ‘Learning, Respect and Ambition’ so that all young people can achieve their full potential. For our staff, we offer a positive working environment, personal and professional development, a strong team ethos, and recognition for a job well done.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registration with the Education Workforce Council is required for this position.
Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.
Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.
We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.