Teacher of English & EAL

TEACHER OF ENGLISH & EAL      APPROX. 0.78 FTEFROM SEPTEMBER 2026 Appointment ofCONTENTS3Our Mission Statement andVision1Headmaster’s Introduction7About Ratcliffe College6The Benefits4-5Academic ExcellenceThe Vacancy910-12How to apply / Ratcliffe Terms13-14 Job Description and PersonSpecificationI wish you all the very best of luck with your application. Yours sincerely, Kind regards,Mr J. P. Reddin,Headmaster.Welcome to Ratcliffe College. I am delighted that you are considering applying for a role at our wonderful school. First andforemost, Ratcliffe College is a fantastic place to work. We are blessed with a beautiful physicalenvironment set in almost 200 acres of rolling Leicestershire countryside. Our staff, teaching andnon-teaching, work in harness, daily, to provide a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for thechildren and young people to enjoy. Our collegiality is built on the foundations of the College’sCatholic faith, which welcomes everyone with the same universality of warmth and respect,embracing difference and cultivating an authentic community which values everyone equally. As a Catholic School with a proud Rosminian heritage which has endured since our Foundationin 1847, our aim is to help young people to achieve their greatest potential, guide theirintellectual growth, nurture their God-given talents, and inspire them to live in service to others.Together, we aim to develop honest, confident, responsible, and compassionate members ofsociety, based on the educational values of Blessed Antonio Rosmini, inspired by our schoolmotto, Legis Plenitudo Charitas’ or Love is the fulfilment of the Law. At Ratcliffe College, Christ is very much at the centre of all that we do. So, if our Missionresonates, and you believe you can be happy and thrive here, I encourage you to apply andjoin our team of staff as we fulfil our Mission.HEADMASTER’S INTRODUCTION12“Learning and Growing in theLight of the Gospel.”With Christ at the centre of our learning we: Help young people to achieve their greatestpotential.Guide their intellectual growth, nurture theirGod-given talents, and inspire them to live inservice to others.Aim to develop honest, confident, responsible andcompassionate members of society, based on theeducational values of Blessed Antonio Rosmini. Our core Rosminian values: 1. Legis Plenitudo Charitas: Love is the Fulfilment ofthe Law. Our community recognises each individual as a uniquepart of God’s creation, nurtures in each a sense ofdignity and self-worth, and fosters supportive andcaring relationships. 2. Rosminian Education pursues the perfection ofboth human nature and the human person. Our students’ intellect and talents are formed by abroad and balanced curriculum, responsive to andsupportive of students’ needs and aspirations. Ourstudents’ moral integrity is developed through theteaching, celebration and the living of Christian faith.3. Intellectual integrity leads us to the Truth. God is the source of all truth. Our staff are encouragedto foster intellectual curiosity, honesty and achievementin their students and within themselves. OUR VISIONTo be a leading independent day and boardingschool, which is financially secure. OURMISSIONSTATEMENTSCAN THE CODE 3-YEAR STRATEGYDEVELOPMENT PLAN 2025-2028.34Ratcliffe College is an Outstanding Roman Catholic,co-educational, day and boarding school for studentsaged between 3 and 18 years, founded in 1847 bythe Institute of Charity (known as the Rosminians). Whilst Ratcliffe operates as a Catholic school, children arewelcomed from other denominations and faiths whoseparents feel they can share in, and benefit from, the ethosand environment of the College. The majority of students atRatcliffe are day students drawn from the local catchmentarea of Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. The Senior Leadership Team comprises:Headmaster        Mr J Reddin, BSc, MSc, NPQH Senior Deputy Head        Mr K Ryce, BA, MScDeputy Head Pastoral        Mr J Rainer, BA, MADirector of Safeguarding       Mr J MastertonAssistant Head Academic        Ms J Davis, BA, MScAssistant Head, Head of Sixth Form        Mr B Harrison, BAHead of Preparatory School        Mrs S Boccaccini, BSc, MEdDeputy Head of Preparatory School        Mrs M Markham, BMusDirector of Finance and Operations       Mr C Bellamy, HNDBoarding CommunityRatcliffe benefits from a vibrant, warm and welcoming boarding community that has long been part of the School's history. Allstudents are encouraged to participate in boarding during their years at school – as full, weekly, part-time or occasionalboarders. Its close-knit community of friends and teachers’ is a supportive environment where our young people thrive. Our boarding community comprises students from both the UK and overseas, including those who join through our partnership withthe Academy at Leicester City Football Club.The College also offers several short-term international boarding programmes throughout the year, including 3–4 immersion tasterexperiences and an annual International Summer School, all delivered by Ratcliffe staff.Boarders benefit from a strong pastoral framework. Each student is supported by a Form Tutor who monitors their academicprogress and personal development, alongside the care and guidance provided by a dedicated and experienced boardingteam.ABOUT RATCLIFFE COLLEGE 4Ratcliffe College Preparatory School Ratcliffe College Preparatory School is a thriving andnurturing environment where children aged 3 to 11 areencouraged to develop a lifelong love of learning. As part ofthe wider Ratcliffe College community, the Prep Schoolbenefits from outstanding facilities, a beautiful campussetting, and access to specialist teaching, ensuring aseamless educational journey from Early Years through toSenior School.Ratcliffe College Preparatory School provides a rich, well-rounded educational experience that nurtures each child’sunique talents and potential. Our dedicated staff arecommitted to delivering a broad, balanced, and ambitiouscurriculum that supports academic excellence while nurturingcreativity, confidence, and character. Alongside coresubjects, pupils enjoy a wide range of specialist-led lessonsincluding Music, French, Spanish, Latin, Drama, PhysicalEducation and Games. Small class sizes and a strong sense of community allow usto truly know each child and support their individual strengthsand needs. An extensive co-curricular programme, regular trips, andenrichment opportunities further enhance pupils' experiences,helping to develop well-rounded individuals prepared forthe next stage of their education. The Preparatory School isan exciting and rewarding place to work. Staff are valuedmembers of a collaborative and forward-thinking team,playing an active role in shaping the character and culture ofthe school.5Ratcliffe students enjoy an excellent all-roundbalanced education, underpinned by theCollege’s core Rosminian Catholic ethos. While students at Ratcliffe have a broad range ofability, academic success is strongly encouraged,valued and recognised; indeed, the greatlyimproved academic standards in recent years haveproved popular both with parents and prospectiveparents, as reflected in the numbers of studentsapplying to join the College.Ratcliffe College has repeatedly ranked in thetop 10% nationally for value added results at A Level.A Level results achieved in 2025: 45% of A Level grades A*/A 71% grade B or above. Ten percent of students achieved A*/A*/Aor better. One in four students achieved A Level orBTEC grades equivalent to A/A/A orhigher.Over 90% of students typically achieve their firstchoice pathway for life after School. This includesstudents taking up places at Oxford, Cambridge,and other highly selective Russell Group universities;for Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science; andat universities abroad.. ACADEMICEXCELLENCERatcliffe College has been judged ‘Excellent’ in all areas (ISI Inspection, 2022).Read the full Inspection Report here.6THE BENEFITS OFWORKING ATRATCLIFFE COLLEGETPS or Defined ContributionsPension SchemeFree parking on-siteFree lunch and refreshments Professional Developmental opportunities Sport and LeisureFree use of the on-site gym        (at specified times)Leicestershire County Cricket Clubfamily tickets (limited)Staff WellbeingStaff Wellbeing Committee     Free staff social events                        Access to on-site Medical CareRatcliffe College CommunityCommittee Access to the School CounsellorSCAN THE CODE VIRTUAL CAMPUSTOUR.7TEACHER OF ENGLISH & EALThe English Department is looking to appoint a dynamic and motivated English teacher with an infectious passion for thesubject. The ideal candidate would have appropriate experience as an exceptional classroom teacher, and be able to teachGCSE English Language and Literature to a very high standard, as well as being an established Key Stage 3 English teacher.The English Department moved into a purpose built English Language Centre in September 2022.The department is wholly committed to raising the standards of pupil achievement and to providing students with a learningexperience of the highest quality. We are an ambitious and innovative department that prides itself on a strong collaborativeapproach to the curriculum. Moreover, the English Department takes its role as a core department very seriously and isconstantly seeking new ways to enhance teaching and learning; the successful applicant will be expected to contribute ideasand to create resources for our schemes of work. Our schemes are regularly reviewed to ensure that all staff contribute to acoherent and engaging programme of study.Year 7 is taught in mixed ability groups whereas Year 8 pupils are set. Pupil progress is closely monitored using CAT4 data,departmental trackers and through the formal assessment of reading, writing and speaking and listening skills.  The department follows the AQA GCSE course, which offers a range of accessible and appealing texts and excellent supportfor interactive activities. The majority of students will take both English Language and English Literature, while a number ofstudents will take the English Language GCSE only. Years 9, 10 and 11 are set according to ability.Each English classroom in the new purpose built facility is equipped with a new interactive whiteboard. Teachers are allocatedtheir own room. The department is well-resourced in terms of teaching and learning materials.Currently, the department consists of four full-time and three part-time members of staff. Individual members have specificareas of literary expertise, and we offer a wide range of co-curricular activities. Each member of the department is expectedto contribute to the wider curriculum of the School.The EAL Department consists of three teachers including an EAL Coordinator. It is based in the new English Centre withmodern facilities. The College has British Council accreditation and an excellent inspection report, available on our website. Inaddition the College is a Cambridge English Examination Centre. Ratcliffe students are entered into Cambridge Englishexaminations and IELTS.Salary: Ratcliffe Pay Scale plus Ratcliffe Allowance. The Ratcliffe Allowance is on a sliding scale presently ranging from£1,591 to £10,397, depending on the experience of the teacher (reviewed annually).   Payment for the Summer School is£5,097 paid in two parts over July and August.JOB DESCRIPTION1010Job Title:    Teacher of English & EAL    Responsible to:  Head of Department and EAL CoordinatorAccountable to:  Senior Deputy Head    Job Purpose: To carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in     accordancewith College policies under the direction of the Headmaster. Subject TeacherTeaching and learning:To plan lessons and sequences of lessons effectively in order to maximise the learning needs of students. To make use of information and prior attainment to set appropriate and demanding expectations for students’learning and motivation. To provide targeted support for students within teaching groups who have special educational needs and/or forwhom English is an Additional Language. To liaise with the SENCo and EAL Coordinator as appropriate regarding students causing concern. To use a range of appropriate strategies for teaching and classroom management, which engage students andstimulate intellectual curiosity through the use of effective questioning, clear presentation and good use ofresources. To set high expectations for students’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of disciplinethrough well-focused teaching and through positive and productive relationships. To assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use this assessment for future teaching.Knowledge and Understanding To have a thorough up-to-date knowledge of the subject/specialisms and to take account of relevant widercurriculum developments. To have a good knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety issues within the subject area and operateto the standards required. To understand the assessment requirements of the National Curriculum (Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1, 2 & 3,as appropriate) and KS4 GCSE syllabi.  Assessment Recording and Reporting:To mark and monitor students’ class work and homework in accordance with the school and departmentalmarking policies. To involve students in self-assessment within the subject. To record and report on students’ progress as outlined in the school and departmental assessment policies. To produce written reports in line with the school and departmental reporting policies. To meet school deadlines for recording and reporting. Pastoral Care: To promote the well being of students. To consult with the Head of Department regarding students causing concern. To liaise with the Form Tutor and Head of Year, and Housemaster/Housemistress when appropriate. Managing own professional development To take responsibility for own professional development and to keep up to date with research and developmentswithin the subject(s) taught. To understand responsibilities in relation to school and departmental policies and practices, includingunderstanding the School Mission Statement and contributing to it, and maintaining the Catholic ethos. To set a good example to students through personal presentation and conduct. To use the outcomes of professional development to improve teaching and students’ learning. To participate in the School Appraisal/Performance Management Programme.   Form Tutor To be fully aware of the school’s Mission Statement, pastoral and academic policies, and to seek to promotethem in all aspects relating to their tutor group.    To work as part of a tutor team within a year group and to contribute to the collective efforts of the tutor team,under the leadership of the Head of Year, and to attend meetings appropriate to pastoral responsibilities.  To use tutorial time positively and with the same professional attitude to attendance, punctuality and preparationas is due in any other lesson.  To monitor the personal and social development, health and welfare of each student in their tutor group;contribute to year assemblies and the PSHCE programme within school guidelines; counsel and guide students.  To be aware of the subjects that their Tutees are studying and to monitor the academic progress of studentsthrough School Reports, Studies Grades and contact with subject teachers.  To support and implement all school policies, especially those relating to attendance, rewards and sanctions,uniform and homework.  To liaise with the Head of Year, Housemaster/Housemistress, parents, the careers department and externalagencies, as appropriate.  To assist the Head of Year with the school’s induction procedures for new students.  To contribute to the operation of a programme of communal social activities; to encourage students to take partin year councils and, thereby, whole school councils and committees.  To encourage the involvement of students in the school’s co-curricular activities and to monitor their contribution,taking action as appropriate.  To contribute to the operation and maintenance of an up-to-date and efficient student record system, which canact as an effective basis for the provision of information to legitimately interested parties; support the operationof the school’s assessment, reporting and recording system. Summer SchoolTo teach EAL on the Summer School.To ensure the EAL teaching resources are updated and prepared for the Summer School.To liaise with the Summer School Co-ordinator regarding student academic progress during the Summer School. To liaise with the appropriate Summer School staff with any relevant pastoral issues.To prepare brief Summer School reports to go home with the students at the end of their course.Attend Summer School trips as directed by the Summer School Coordinator.Involvement in Summer School activity programme.  To undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by the Headmaster.   EssentialDesirableQualificationsGood Honours Degree in EnglishTeaching Qualification (PGCE or equivalent)TEFLQSkillsAbility to teach GCSE Literature and LanguageAbility to teach KS3 EnglishExcellent classroom management skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to prioritiseGood organisational skillsAbility to command respect of children and staffCompetence in ICTKnowledge &ExperienceA record of successful teaching or teaching practiceGood working knowledge ofthe National CurriculumExcellent subject knowledgeExperience of contributing tothe writing of schemes ofworkUnderstanding of current good practice in teachingand learning, and monitoring of standardsCommitment to, or evidence of, continuing relevantprofessional developmentPersonal qualitiesCommitment to the ethos and aims of the SchoolInitiative and enthusiasmDedication and commitmentAbility to maintain appropriate and supportiverelationships with children and staffConfidence in publicspeakingA willingness to be involved in the pastoral care ofstudentsAbility and willingness to contribute to, and supportthe School’s co-curricular programmeFlexibilityPERSON SPECIFICATION11Ratcliffe College reserves the right to interviewand appoint ahead of the closing date.INVITED TO INTERVIEW If you do not hear anything further within twoweeks of the closing date, please assume thatyou have not been successful on this occasion.Visit our vacancies page.Please follow the link above to visit the mainvacancies page on our school website. Searchfor the vacancy you wish to apply for,complete the online application form in fulland submit it to us before the closing date. HOW TO APPLYCOMPLETE AN ONLINEAPPLICATION FORM12Child ProtectionRatcliffe College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expectsall staff to share this commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants arerequired to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” underthe DBS filtering rules), in order to assess their suitability to work with children. For further information, please see the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosures Policy andhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974The College is also registered for the processing of personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.Such checks are required in accordance with the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosures policy and the Data Protectionpolicy. Copies of these policies may be obtained from the Director of Finance and Operations upon request.The appointment is subject to satisfactory:References, of which one must be from a current or most recent employer if not currently in employmentDisclosure and Barring Service check (including children’s barred list check if appropriate)Open source checkProof of identityRight to work checkQualifications checkHealth screeningRATCLIFFE TERMS13Ratcliffe College, Fosse Way, Ratcliffe on the Wreake, Leicester, LE7 4SGwww.ratcliffecollege.comHR: 01509 817089HR@ratcliffecollege.com